Plant-Based diet shows promise for prediabetes in tiny study
NCT ID NCT06571279
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested whether switching from a Western diet to a plant-based diet for 5 weeks could improve insulin sensitivity in 9 adults with prediabetes. Participants received all meals and snacks, and researchers measured changes in insulin sensitivity and muscle inositol levels. The goal is to see if diet alone can help prevent type 2 diabetes.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Plant-based diet
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary approach to prevent type 2 diabetes in people with prediabetes.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 9 participants and no control group, so results may not apply widely. The diet is short-term and tightly controlled, so real-world adherence could be challenging.
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University of Kentucky CCTS
Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, United States