There are total three hypotheses for The Protective Effect of Mediterranean Diet Against COVID-19 In Diabetic People
1.	Mediterranean Diet Exerts Anti-inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Effects
2.	Mediterranean Diet Prevents Diabetes and Improves Glucose Control in Diabetic People
3.	Mediterranean Diet Reduces Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes


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The Mediterranean diet originates in the food cultures of ancient civilizations that developed around the Mediterranean Basin and are based on the regular consumption of olive oil (as the main source of added fat), plant foods (cereals, fruits, vegetables, legumes, tree nuts, and seeds), the moderate consumption of fish, seafood, and dairy, and low-to-moderate alcohol (mostly red wine) intake, balanced by a comparatively limited use of red meat and other meat products.

Mediterranean Diet

Maiorino, M. I., Bellastella, G., Longo, M., Caruso, P., & Esposito, K. (2020). Mediterranean Diet and COVID-19: Hypothesizing Potential Benefits in People With Diabetes. Frontiers in endocrinology, 11, 574315. https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2020.574315

Mediterranean Diet and COVID-19: Hypothesizing Potential Benefits in People With Diabetes

- Adherence to the Mediterranean diet has a favorable impact on cardiovascular diseases and other cardiometabolic disorders, such as diabetes that predispose to COVID-19 infection and related outcomes. 
- Mediterranean diet may represent a potential strategic therapeutic approach to address both short- and long-term conditions associated with COVID-19 infection and severity and improve mortality and the overall well-being of affected populations.

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