The dietary modifications were more effective in reducing both SBP and DBP vs. control diet .
The Low-sodium , High-fiber , DASH , Low-fat , Low-protein and Vegan dietary approach were significantly more effective in reducing SBP compared to a control diet .
The High-fiber , Low-fat , Low-protein and Vegan diet were significantly more effective in reducing DBP .
The Low-sodium and High fiber diets had the greatest lowering effect on SBP and DBP in T2D patients .
CONCLUSIONS Adopting healthful dietary modifications were more effective in reducing both SBP and DBP vs. control .
The High-fiber and Low-sodium diets had the greatest lowering effect on SBP and DBP in T2D
AIMS We aim ed to investigate the effect of different dietary approaches on systolic and diastolic blood pressure ( SBP and DBP )  in Type II diabetes ( T2D ) .
A controlled trial of a high fibre, low fat and low sodium diet for mild hypertension in type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetic patients
Summary Fifty hypertensive Type 2 ( non-insulin-dependent ) diabetic patients were allocated , in a controlled trial , to a treatment diet of high fibre , low fat and low sodium composition , or to a control diet by the hospital dietitian . After 3 months treatment , the modified diet-treated group showed a highly significant reduction in mean systolic ( 180.5±19.0 to 165.0±20.7 mmHg ) and diastolic blood pressure ( 96.6±9.3 to 88.0±10.5 mmHg ) , accompanied by significant reductions in urinary sodium excretion ( 183.0±62.1 to 121.7 + 65.8 mmol/day ) glycosylated haemoglobin ( 12.4±3.1 to 10.5±2.9 % ) , weight ( 74.6s±13.5 to 71.7±12.1 kg ) and serum triglyceride levels ( p<0.05 ) . The mean values of diastolic pressure ( p<0.01 ) , urinary sodium/potassium ratio ( p < 0.001 ) , urinary potassium ( p<0.01 ) was significantly reduced at 3 months compared to control . No changes in serum HDL-cholesterol levels were observed . The number of patients with normal blood pressure at 3 months was greater in the modified diet-treated group ( ten versus five ) . Treatment of mild hypertension in diabetic subjects with this form of dietary regimen has a hypotensive response , with improvement in glycaemic control and no side effects . This modified diet may be an attractive alternative to anti-hypertensive drug therapy as a first line treatment
The dietary modifications were more effective in reducing both SBP and DBP vs. control diet .
The Low-sodium , High-fiber , DASH , Low-fat , Low-protein and Vegan dietary approach were significantly more effective in reducing SBP compared to a control diet .
The High-fiber , Low-fat , Low-protein and Vegan diet were significantly more effective in reducing DBP .
The Low-sodium and High fiber diets had the greatest lowering effect on SBP and DBP in T2D patients .
CONCLUSIONS Adopting healthful dietary modifications were more effective in reducing both SBP and DBP vs. control .
The High-fiber and Low-sodium diets had the greatest lowering effect on SBP and DBP in T2D
AIMS We aim ed to investigate the effect of different dietary approaches on systolic and diastolic blood pressure ( SBP and DBP )  in Type II diabetes ( T2D ) .