Low-Fat Vegan Diet for Type 2 Diabetes
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial involves online nutrition classes and a low-fat, vegan diet for Blue Cross Blue Shield subscribers with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if these changes can improve their health and reduce healthcare costs by teaching them about healthy eating and following a specific diet.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the study coordinators or your healthcare provider.
Is a low-fat vegan diet safe for humans?
How does a low-fat vegan diet treatment for type 2 diabetes differ from other treatments?
A low-fat vegan diet for type 2 diabetes is unique because it focuses on plant-based foods and minimizes fat intake, unlike other diets that may include animal products or higher fat content. This approach may improve diabetes management by enhancing glycemic and lipid control without requiring additional lifestyle changes like exercise.45678
What data supports the effectiveness of the low-fat vegan diet treatment for type 2 diabetes?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Neal Barnard, MD
Principal Investigator
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Adults over 18 with type 2 diabetes, who are Blue Cross Blue Shield subscribers and have been so for the past year. Participants must be willing to adopt a plant-based diet, attend weekly online classes for 16 weeks, and keep their physical activity level steady.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants attend weekly online classes on nutrition and health and follow a low-fat, vegan diet
Follow-up
Participants' medical utilization, plasma lipids, and HbA1C are monitored every 6 months
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Low-fat, vegan diet
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Lead Sponsor
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Collaborator