Meal frequency strategies for the management of type 2 diabetes subjects: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Effective nutrition management is fundamental in the comprehensive treatment of individuals with type 2 diabetes. Various strategies have been explored in this regard, demonstrating their potential usefulness in improving clinical outcomes. This systematic review aims to assess the impact of meals frequency on the well-being of these patients.

Methods and findings

In accordance with PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar databases were searched until July 10th, 2023. We included studies from the last 10 years in people with type 2 diabetes that had an intervention regarding their meal frequency. The risk of bias was evaluated based on the Cochrane

SUBMITTER: Gomez-Ruiz RP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10903815 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature