Meal showdown: 3 meals vs 5 meals for diabetes control
NCT ID NCT04127994
First seen Apr 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study looked at whether eating three low-calorie meals a day is better than five smaller meals for people with type 2 diabetes who are overweight or obese. Fifty participants followed one of the two meal plans for 11 weeks. Researchers measured blood sugar changes, weight, and other health markers to see which approach worked best.
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Locations
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Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán ''INCMNSZ''
Mexico City, Mexico City, 14080, Mexico
What this could mean
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Active substance
low-calorie diet (3 meals vs 5 meals)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that eating three meals a day is better for blood sugar control and weight loss than five smaller meals for people with type 2 diabetes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The difference between meal patterns might be small or not meaningful.
Conditions
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