Could traditional foods help control diabetes? new study puts it to the test.

NCT ID NCT06836479

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tests whether meals designed for South Asian and Filipino cultures, following diabetes guidelines, can improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. Thirty participants will wear a continuous glucose monitor for a month while eating their usual diet and then the tailored meals. Researchers will compare blood sugar levels to see if the cultural meals make a difference.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: culturally tailored meals (NOURISH diet)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that culturally tailored meals help people with type 2 diabetes better manage their blood sugar.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It also excludes people on certain common diabetes medications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

TYPE 2 DIABETES TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS (T2DM)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Stanford University
RECRUITING

Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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