Which diet works best for type 2 diabetes? study tests three approaches
NCT ID NCT02520050
First seen Jun 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study compared three different medical nutrition therapy plans for overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes. One plan followed standard American Diabetes Association guidelines, another used a structured meal plan with a diabetes-specific nutritional formula, and the third added weekly coaching from a dietitian. The goal was to see which approach best improved blood sugar control and weight over time.
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Locations
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Joslin Diabetes Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
medical nutrition therapy (diet plans, including a diabetes-specific nutritional formula and coaching)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show which type of diet plan works best for managing blood sugar and weight in people with type 2 diabetes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study comparing different diet approaches, so results may not apply to everyone. Diet changes can be hard to stick with long-term.
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