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 ) .
The effect of protein restriction on albuminuria in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized trial.
BACKGROUND A r and omized trial was conducted to assess whether protein restriction helps to delay the onset of renal disorders in type 2 diabetic patients . METHODS Included in the trial were 121 type 2 diabetic patients with microalbuminuria or at least detectable albuminuria , or diabetes of duration > or = 5 years . The experimental ( 39 male/19 female ) and control group ( 35 male/28 female ) received counselling on protein restriction and the usual dietary advice , respectively . The outcome measure was albuminuria ( mg/24 h ) . Results . After 6 months in experimental and control groups the change in protein intake was -0.05+/-0.21 and + 0.03+/-0.19 g/kg ( P = 0.02 ) , and in albuminuria -14 % and + 11 % ( P = 0.01 ) , respectively . After 12 months , the differences between the experimental and the control group with respect to both protein intake and albuminuria had decreased . At 6 and 12 months , respectively , albuminuria was 28 % ( P<0.001 ) and 18 % ( P = 0.08 ) lower in the experimental than the control group . The effect in normoalbuminuric patients did not differ from that in microalbuminuric patients . In the experimental group , blood pressure , HbA1c and body weight decreased ; in the control group , such decreases were less or absent . Dose-response analysis showed that a 0.10 g/kg change at 6 months in the intake of protein , of animal protein in particular , was related to an 11.1 % change in albuminuria ( P<0.005 ) . Combining the intakes at 6 and 12 months suggested a percentage change of 9.1 % . CONCLUSIONS Substantial protein restriction in primary care , type 2 diabetic patients with no nephropathy is barely feasible . However , even a small reduction has a substantial and potentially beneficial effect on albuminuria
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 ) .