Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of a Plant-Based Diet on Insulin Requirements and Obesity Markers in Obese Adults With T2DM

Lead Sponsor:

University of Rochester

Conditions:

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Insulin Resistance

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This is a crossover study utilizing a Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and a whole-food, plant-based diet among subjects with type 2 diabetes who require insulin. Outcomes are short...

Detailed Description

This is a single center, prospective, non-randomized crossover study. The aim of the study is to perform a comprehensive evaluation of factors that may contribute to improvements in glycemic control i...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adults (older than 18 years old) of both genders, of all races and ethnicities.
  • Pre-existing diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, as documented in medical records on basal with or without mealtime bolus insulin with no change to total of basal insulin and nutritional baseline insulin dosing \> 10% in the 1 month prior to consent and no changes to non-insulin antihyperglycemic medications in the 3 months prior to consent
  • If on a GLP-1 analog, on a stable dose for at least 3 months prior to the study enrollment
  • If on an SGLT2 inhibitor, on a stable dose for at least 3 months prior to the study enrollment
  • BMI of 27 kg/m2 or greater
  • Most recent HbA1c (within 6 months prior to consent) between 6.5% and 9.5%
  • Fluent in the English language (education about each diet will be in English)
  • Willingness and ability to participate in study protocol.
  • Agreeable to give informed consent.

Exclusion

  • Diagnosis of T1DM or type 1.5 diabetes mellitus
  • History of liver cirrhosis
  • Impaired renal function (GFR \< 45 ml/min) within 6 months prior to consent
  • History of hyperkalemia (potassium \> 5.4 meq/L) within 6 months prior to consent
  • Use of an insulin pump or expected to start during the study period
  • Use of warfarin (Coumadin)
  • Use of daily aspirin 500 mg or more or expected to start during the study period
  • Use of daily Vitamin C of 1,000 mg or more, unless willing to stop taking 1 week prior to baseline visit and for duration of study
  • Use of antipsychotics or systemic steroids within 3 months prior to consent
  • Use of any of the following weight-lowering pharmacotherapy within 3 months prior to consent: phentermine, orlistat, lorcaserin, phentermine/topiramate, bupropion/naloxone
  • The use of insulin secretagogues including sulfonylureas and glinides within 3 months prior to consent as this may increase the risk of hypoglycemia and alter assessment of daily insulin requirements during the study
  • The use of illicit drugs, defined as active use or use within 3 months prior to consent.
  • Engage in high risk alcohol use (defined as more than 4 drinks on any day or more than 14 drinks per week in men and more than 3 drinks on any day or 7 drinks per week in women).
  • Individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding or intend to become pregnant during the duration of the study
  • Individuals who are following a vegetarian or vegan diet at the time of consent
  • Food allergies or intolerances that will interfere with diet adherence
  • Lack of access to a full-size refrigerator (required for storage of 3-4 days of prepared study meals)
  • Active malabsorption disorder, including uncontrolled symptomatic inflammatory bowel disease, or bariatric surgery in the past 1 year

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 1 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 10 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

15 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04048642

Start Date

December 1 2020

End Date

February 10 2022

Last Update

March 25 2022

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UR Medicine/Highland Hospital Nutrition in Medicine Research Center

Webster, New York, United States, 14580