Spud study: baked potatoes may help tame Pre-Diabetes
NCT ID NCT06817252
First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study looks at whether adding baked potatoes (with skin) to a Mediterranean diet can improve blood sugar control, blood pressure, and cholesterol in adults aged 45-80 with pre-diabetes. Sixty participants will either get diet education alone or education plus pre-prepared baked potatoes for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in HbA1c, fasting glucose, insulin, and other heart health markers.
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Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences
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What this could mean
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Active substance
baked potato with skin and Mediterranean diet nutrition education
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that including white potatoes in a healthy diet helps manage blood sugar and reduce heart disease risk in people with pre-diabetes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (60 people) testing a dietary change, not a drug. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect may be modest.
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