Macro partitioning
Adherence to the DASH diet or the Plate Method leads to improved glycemic control, reduced HbA1c, and better blood pressure management in patients with Type 2 Diabetes.
Adopt the DASH diet or the Plate Method. For DASH, focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy while limiting sodium and saturated fats. For the Plate Method, fill half your plate with non-starchy vegetables, one-quarter with lean protein, and one-quarter with carbohydrates. These approaches have been shown to lower HbA1c and improve blood pressure.
In a randomized crossover trial, the DASH diet improved blood lipids and blood pressure while decreasing HbA1C by 1.7% and fasting blood glucose levels by 29%. ... A randomized controlled trial by Cavanaugh et al. (2016) demonstrated that using the Plate Method in diabetes self-management education significantly improved glycemic control.
Why this rating
Cites specific RCTs and crossover trials with reported effect sizes.
Source
Empowering Pharmacists in Type 2 Diabetes Care: Opportunities for Prevention, Counseling, and Therapeutic Optimization
Sarah Uddin et al. · Journal of Clinical Medicine · 2025
DOI 10.3390/jcm14113822
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