Almonds before meals: a simple trick to tame blood sugar?

NCT ID NCT07603739

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether eating a small handful of almonds (about 18 grams) 30 minutes before a meal can reduce the rise in blood sugar after eating. Researchers will test 25 adults with prediabetes, comparing blood sugar levels after meals with and without almonds. They also want to see if some people consistently benefit more than others.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

almonds (18 g before meals)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary strategy to help manage blood sugar spikes in people with prediabetes.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 25 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect of almonds on blood sugar may be small or inconsistent.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

glucose intolerance Insulin Resistance nutritional disorder prediabetes syndrome type 2 diabetes mellitus prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Pennington Biomedical Research Center

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States

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