CRDA: Lipid Outcomes (2023)
Author and Year:
Esposito K, Maiorino M, et al. 2014
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
The effects of a Mediterranean diet on the need for diabetes drugs and remission of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes: follow-up of a randomized trial.
Authors:
Esposito K, Maiorino M, Petrizzo M, Bellastella G, Giugliano D
Journal:
Diabetes Care
Year of publication:
2014
Volume:
37
Issue:
7
Page numbers:
1824-1830
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Low
Inclusion Criteria:
Age 30 to 75 years; BMI >25 kg/m2; HbA1c < 11%; sedentary (<1 hour of physical activity per week); no evidence of participation in weight-reduction programs; stable weight (
Exclusion Criteria:
Pregnancy or breastfeeding; use of any investigational drug in the previous 3 months;
Use of agents affecting glycemic control (such as systemic glucocorticoids and weight-loss drugs); any condition that might compromise adherence to diet regimens; positive antibodies to glutamate decarboxylase; C-peptide levels 1.4 mg/dL).
Research Purpose:
To assess the long-term results of dietary interventions and also to determine their association with frequency of partial and complete remission of type 2 diabetes.
Blinding efforts:
Study Location:
Italy
Source(s) of Funding:
University/Hospital, Other
Please specify names of funders:
Second University of Naples, Associazione Salute con Stile