We know that obesity is the single strongest risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes. That said, it also appears that eating certain foods helps to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. These foods, which include whole grains, beans, nuts, and fruits and vegetables, are all high in magnesium. Magnesium is involved in the metabolism of glucose and it is thought that it then plays a role in the body’s use of insulin – and therefore type 2 diabetes.
Swedish researchers looked at the data from a number of different studies to see if magnesium intake was related to type 2 diabetes.
