Medical Nutrition Therapy

MNT: Glycemic Outcomes (2022)

• Intervention
  In adults with dyslipidemia, what is the effect of medical nutrition therapy provided by a registered dietitian nutritionist or international equivalent, compared to usual care or no intervention, on HbA1c%?

  • Conclusion

    In adults with dyslipidemia, medical nutrition therapy provided by a registered dietitian nutritionist or international equivalent may not result in a reduction in hemoglobin A1c.

  • Grade: Low (C)
    • Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
    • Grade II is Fair;
    • Grade III is Limited/Weak;
    • Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
    • Grade V is Not Assignable.
    • High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
    • Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
    • Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
    • Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
    • Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
  • Evidence Summary: In adults with dyslipidemia, what is the effect of medical nutrition therapy provided by a registered dietitian nutritionist or international equivalent, compared to usual care or no intervention, on HbA1c%?
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    • Worksheets
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      • Ménard J, Payette H, Baillargeon J, Maheux P, Lepage S, Tessier D, Ardilouze J. Efficacy of intensive multitherapy for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized controlled trial. Canadian Medical Association Journal 2005; 173:1457-1466
  • Search Plan and Results: MNT: Medical Nutrition Therapy Efficacy for Adults with Dyslipidemia (2022)