A randomized clinical trial comparing low-glycemic index versus ADA dietary education among individuals with type 2 diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We compared the effects of a low glycemic index (GI) diet with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) diet on glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) among individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Methods

Forty individuals with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes were randomized to a low-GI or an ADA diet. The intervention, consisting of eight educational sessions (monthly for the first 6 mo and then at months 8 and 10), focused on a low-GI or an ADA diet. Data on demographics, diet, physical activity, psychosocial factors, and diabetes medication use were assessed at baseline and 6 and 12 mo. Generalized linear mixed models were used to compare the two groups on HbA1c, diabetic medication use, blood lipids, weight, diet, and physical activity.

Results

Participants (53% fem

SUBMITTER: Ma Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2330083 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature