Can cooking classes help control diabetes? new study tests virtual program
NCT ID NCT06096506
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a virtual culinary medicine program for 89 adults with type 2 diabetes and elevated body mass index. Participants attended five online cooking and nutrition sessions, learning basic skills and healthy eating habits. Researchers measured changes in blood sugar (HbA1c), weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol to see if the program could improve health outcomes.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Culinary Medicine Program (virtual cooking and nutrition education)
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could offer a practical, community-based way to help people with diabetes and high BMI improve their health through better eating habits.
What could go wrong
This was a small, completed study with no control group, so results may not be generalizable. The program requires access to groceries and technology, which may limit who can benefit.
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States