According to the network meta- analysis the Mediterranean diet is the most effective and efficacious dietary approach to improve glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes patients
The aim of the present study is to assess the comparative efficacy of different dietary approaches on glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus using a systematic review of the literature .
Effect of a Brown Rice Based Vegan Diet and Conventional Diabetic Diet on Glycemic Control of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A 12-Week Randomized Clinical Trial
Objective Several intervention studies have suggested that vegetarian or vegan diets have clinical benefits , particularly in terms of glycemic control , in patients with type 2 diabetes ( T2D ) ; however , no r and omized controlled trial has been conducted in Asians who more commonly depend on plant-based foods , as compared to Western population s. Here , we aim ed to compare the effect of a vegan diet and conventional diabetic diet on glycemic control among Korean individuals . Material s and Methods Participants diagnosed with T2D were r and omly assigned to follow either a vegan diet ( excluding animal-based food including fish ; n = 46 ) or a conventional diet recommended by the Korean Diabetes Association 2011 ( n = 47 ) for 12 weeks . HbA1c levels were measured at weeks 0 , 4 , and 12 , and the primary study endpoint was the change in HbA1c levels over 12 weeks . Results The mean HbA1c levels at weeks 0 , 4 , and 12 were 7.7 % , 7.2 % , and 7.1 % in the vegan group , and 7.4 % , 7.2 % , and 7.2 % in the conventional group , respectively . Although both groups showed significant reductions in HbA1C levels , the reductions were larger in the vegan group than in the conventional group ( -0.5 % vs. -0.2 % ; p-for-interaction = 0.017 ) . When only considering participants with high compliance , the difference in HbA1c level reduction between the groups was found to be larger ( -0.9 % vs. -0.3 % ) . The beneficial effect of vegan diets was noted even after adjusting for changes in total energy intake or waist circumference over the 12 weeks . Conclusion Both diets led to reductions in HbA1c levels ; however , glycemic control was better with the vegan diet than with the conventional diet . Thus , the dietary guidelines for patients with T2D should include a vegan diet for the better management and treatment . However , further studies are needed to evaluate the long-term effects of a vegan diet , and to identify potential explanations of the underlying mechanisms . Trial Registration CRiS
According to the network meta- analysis the Mediterranean diet is the most effective and efficacious dietary approach to improve glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes patients
The aim of the present study is to assess the comparative efficacy of different dietary approaches on glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus using a systematic review of the literature .