Which diet plan best tames type 2 diabetes? new study tests three approaches

NCT ID NCT02520050

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Joslin Diabetes Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested three different diet plans in 108 overweight adults with type 2 diabetes to see which best improves blood sugar control. Participants followed either standard nutrition advice, a structured meal plan with special diabetes drinks, or that same structured plan plus weekly coaching from a dietitian. The goal was to find the most effective way to manage diabetes through diet.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: dietary plans and meal replacements
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show which type of diet plan works best for managing type 2 diabetes and weight in overweight patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 108 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Diet studies are hard to control and rely on self-reporting.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY TYPE 2 DIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Joslin Diabetes Center

Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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