### Do Eggs Increase Cardiovascular Risk in Type 2 Diabetes? New research from the University of Sydney suggests that high egg consumption does not increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in people with type 2 diabetes, as long as they maintain a heart-healthy diet. This study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, followed participants with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes over several months. Participants were divided into two groups: one consuming a high-egg diet (12 eggs per week) and the other a low-egg diet (less than two eggs per week). Initially, both groups maintained their weight, and after three months, no differences in cardiovascular risk markers were found. In a follow-up phase, participants were put on a weight loss diet that replaced saturated fats with healthier fats like those from avocados and olive oil. Even with different levels of egg consumption, both groups showed no unfavorable changes in cardiovascular risk factors and achieved similar weight loss. Dr. Nicholas Fuller, the lead author, emphasized that people with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes do not need to avoid eggs if they are part of a balanced diet. This research challenges older studies that linked high egg consumption to poor health outcomes, which were often conducted when dietary guidelines were different. Nutritionist Kelly Kennedy also pointed out that the cholesterol in eggs does not necessarily raise blood cholesterol levels. While eggs do contain some saturated fat, they can be part of a healthy diet if consumed in moderation and balanced with other nutritious foods. This is good news for egg lovers who can now enjoy eggs without worrying about increasing their cardiovascular risk, as long as they maintain an overall healthy diet.