People who adhere closely to a Mediterranean diet—comprised of olive oil, grains, fruits, nuts, vegetables and fish with less meat and dairy – may have a lower risk of developing diabetes according to a recent study by Martinez –Gonzalez and colleagues from the University of Pamplona in Spain. This could be important for people with HIV on certain antiretroviral drugs that are more prone to contribute to insulin resistance, the precursor of Type 2 diabetes. www.poz.com