![](https://www.diabetesnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/iStock_000057833324_Small-150x150.jpg)
Low carb diets are often recommended for people with diabetes, but an examination of carbohydrate intake including more than 432,000 people from over 20 countries suggests not only that a moderate-carb diet is best for most people, but that not all low-carbohydrate diets are created equal. Replacing carbs with animal-based proteins and fats like meat and cheese was associated with higher risk of death, while eating more plant-based proteins and fats like beans and nuts led to healthier outcomes. Read more