Could a 5-Day Plant-Based diet help control prediabetes?
NCT ID NCT06518798
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested whether a 5-day fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) is feasible and can lower blood sugar in 30 Asian Americans with prediabetes. Participants ate a special plant-based meal kit for five days, then had their blood sugar and physical measurements checked. The goal was to see if people would stick with the diet and if it might help control prediabetes.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Fasting-Mimicking Diet (a 5-day plant-based, calorie-restricted meal kit)
What this could lead to
If it works, this diet could help manage prediabetes and prevent progression to type 2 diabetes in Asian Americans.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 30 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The diet is short-term and effects on blood sugar may be temporary.
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UC Irvine
Irvine, California, 92617, United States