Three meals a day may beat five for blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes

NCT ID NCT04127994

First seen Apr 02, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study looked at whether eating three meals a day on a low-calorie diet helps control blood sugar and weight better than eating five smaller meals in people with type 2 diabetes who are overweight or obese. Fifty adults followed either a 3-meal or 5-meal low-calorie plan for 11 weeks. Researchers measured blood sugar changes, weight, and other health markers to see which meal pattern worked best.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán ''INCMNSZ''

    Mexico City, Mexico City, 14080, Mexico

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