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An East Asian diet-mimicking plan based on Mediterranean and DASH principles, delivered as ready meals, significantly improves glycemic control (HbA1c) and reduces cardiovascular risk factors compared to a self-prepared food exchange system-based diet in Korean adults with type 2 diabetes.
For Korean adults with type 2 diabetes, switching from a traditional food exchange system to a culturally adapted Mediterranean/DASH-style diet can significantly lower HbA1c and improve cardiovascular risk factors. The key to success in this study was the provision of ready meals, which ensured adherence to the specific macronutrient profile (lower net carbs, higher unsaturated fats) without requiring participants to master new cooking techniques. If you struggle with adherence, consider a meal delivery service that offers similar low-glycemic, high-unsaturated-fat options tailored to your cultural preferences.
With the provision of ready meals, the glycemic benefits of the investigational diet plan were demonstrable over a self-prepared food exchange system-based diet in Korean adults with established type 2 diabetes.
Why this rating
Randomized controlled trial, but open-label with a relatively small sample size (n=60) and short duration (12 weeks).
Source
East Asian diet‐mimicking diet plan based on the Mediterranean diet and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet in adults with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial
Sang‐Man Jin et al. · Journal of Diabetes Investigation · 2020
DOI 10.1111/jdi.13384
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