Please select the eligibility criteria that correspond to the clinical trial below.
Title: Low Glycemic Index Diets to Improve Glycemic Control and Cardiovascular Disease in Type 2 Diabetics
Brief Summary: A low glycemic index diet may improve glycemic control and reduce plaque buildup in arteries of those with type 2 diabetes. Subjects will be randomly assigned to receive dietary advice on either a low glycemic index diet, or a high cereal fibre diet, for three years.


Options:
A: Inclusion Criteria:

Men and women with type 2 diabetes who

* are treated with oral hypoglycemic agents at a stable dose for at least 8 weeks
* have a HbA1c in the range of 6.5 to 8.0% at screening and at the prestudy visit
* have diabetes diagnosed \>6 months
* have maintained stable weight for 2 months (within 3%)
* have a valid OHIP card and a family physician
* if prescribed lipid medication, have taken a stable dose for at least 2 weeks
* if prescribed blood pressure medication, have taken a stable dose for at least 1 week
* can keep written food records, with the use of a digital scale

Exclusion Criteria: Individuals who

* take insulin
* take steroids
* have GI disease (gastroparesis, celiac disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's Disease, IBS)
* have had a major cardiovascular event (stroke or myocardial infarction) in the past 6 months
* take warfarin (Coumadin)
* have had major surgery in the past 6 months
* have a major debilitating disorder
* have clinically significant liver disease (AST or ALT \> 130 U/L), excluding NAFL or NASH
* have hepatitis B or C
* have renal failure (high creatinine \> 150 mmol/L)
* have serum triglycerides ≥ 6.0 mmol/L
* have a history of cancer, except non-melanoma skin cancer (basal cell, squamous cell)
* have food allergies to study food components
* have elevated blood pressure (\> 145/90) unless approved by GP
* have acute or chronic infections (bacterial or viral)
* have chronic inflammatory diseases (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, lupus; ulcerative colitis)
* have other conditions which in the opinion of any of the investigators would make them unsuitable for the study
* If HbA1c rises above 8.5% over two consecutive routine measurements, subjects will be referred back to their family doctors for an increase in anti hyperglycemic medications according to a predetermined protocol.
* Any condition or circumstance which would prevent an individual from having an MRI (e.g. individuals with prostheses or metal implants, or those who are excessively claustrophobic)
B: Inclusion Criteria:

* 18-40 years of age BMI \>=25 stable weight for 3 months non-vegetarian good understanding of English

Exclusion Criteria:

medications other than the contraceptive pill weight \>150kg (weight limit of DEXA machine) vegetarian (diets included red meat) specific diets diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance pregnancy

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C: Inclusion Criteria:

* Families with healthy adults and children

Exclusion Criteria:

* Various
D: Inclusion Criteria:

* 18-65 years old
* overweight or obese
* prediabetes with elevated glucose value

Exclusion Criteria:

* recent cardiovascular event
* use of corticosteroids
* concurrent participation in a structured weight loss program
* pregnant or lactating

Answer: A