Whole Grain Foods Might Reduce Diabetes Risk, But Evidence Weak

Counter-point. Likely the correct point.

"Many have touted whole grain foods as a way to prevent type 2 diabetes...However, the authors caution that more research is necessary before scientists can confirm a causal relationship.

'At the moment, because there is only weak evidence, no definite conclusion can be drawn concerning the protective effect of whole grain foods for the development of type 2 diabetes,' said lead review author Marion Priebe."

So many research conclusions and consequent advice/calls to action are based on association, not cause and effect.

"A decrease in consumption of whole grain cereals over the last decade, occurring at the same time as an increase in type 2 diabetes, has lead to the theory that there is a connection between the two."

But no proof.