Nuts as a replacement for carbohydrates in the diabetic diet.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Fat intake, especially monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA), has been liberalized in diabetic diets to preserve HDL cholesterol and improve glycemic control, yet the exact sources have not been clearly defined. Therefore, we assessed the effect of mixed nut consumption as a source of vegetable fat on serum lipids and HbA(1c) in type 2 diabetes.

Research design and methods

A total of 117 type 2 diabetic subjects were randomized to one of three treatments for 3 months. Supplements were provided at 475 kcal per 2,000-kcal diet as mixed nuts (75 g/day), muffins, or half portions of both. The primary outcome was change in HbA(1c).

Results

The relative increase in MUFAs was 8.7% energy on the full-nut dose compared with muffins. Using an intention-to-treat analysis (

SUBMITTER: Jenkins DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3142027 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature