Have it in plenty as higher consumption of low-fat fermented dairy products can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Scientists at the University of Cambridge found that higher consumption of yoghurt, compared with no consumption, can reduce the risk of new-onset type 2 diabetes by 28 percent.ave it in plenty as higher consumption of low-fat fermented dairy products can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Scientists at the University of Cambridge found that higher consumption of yoghurt, compared with no consumption, can reduce the risk of new-onset type 2 diabetes by 28 percent.