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 ) .
Effects of nutrition motivational intervention in patients affected by type 2 diabetes mellitus: a longitudinal study in Naples, South Italy
Background Type 2 diabetes ( T2D ) is associated with a prion diminished quality of life , especially due to the severe complications that it implicates . Changing dietary habits is an absolute priority , as well as implementing nutritional motivational programs . The aim of this study was to verify the effectiveness of a nutritional intervention in improving the health of patients affected by T2D . Methods A total of 69 patients participated in a nine-months motivational program focused on the principles of the Mediterranean diet , the classes of nutrients , the distribution of the meals during the day and the dietary choices . During regular meetings , the patients were requested to fill out a question naire about their dietary habits and behaviours . Clinical and metabolic parameters were also analysed . Results At the end of the intervention the number of people who declared that they ate five meals a day ( p = 0.006 ) and preferred to have fruit for snack ( p = 0.004 ) increased , while there was a reduction in the use of sweeteners and an elimination of the use of fructose ( p = 0.05 ) . The total daily consumption of kilocalories ( kcal ) had been reduced and the percentages of carbohydrates , proteins and lipids , after the intervention , follow the guidelines . In relation to this , a significant improvement ( p < 0.05 ) was registered in systolic and diastolic pressure , BMI and waist circumference , as well as in glycaemic values ( p = 0.018 ) . Conclusions A nutritional motivational intervention may be useful in improving dietary habits and health status of patients with T2D . We hope that a similar intervention will be applied in Campania and in other Italian regions . Trial registration Registration number is IS RCT N11067689 ; date of registration : 10/09/2018 . Retrospectively registered
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 ) .