Abstract:Population-based studies suggest a role for dairy, especially yogurt, in the prevention of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Whether dairy affects T2D risk after myocardial infarction (MI) is unknown. We examined associations of (types of) dairy with T2D incidence in drug-treated, post-MI patients from the Alpha Omega Cohort. The analysis included 3401 patients (80% men) aged 60–80 y who were free of T2D at baseline (2002–2006). Dairy intakes were assessed using a validated food-frequency questionnaire. Incident T2D was … Show more
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