Plant-Based Diet and Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes: Evidence from a Thai Health-Promoting Hospital
Issued Date
2024-03-01
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eISSN
20726643
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85187411260
Journal Title
Nutrients
Volume
16
Issue
5
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Nutrients Vol.16 No.5 (2024)
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Adokwe J.B., Waeyeng D., Suwan K., Camsanit K., Kaiduong C., Nuanrat P., Pouyfung P., Yimthiang S., Petchoo J., Satarug S., Khamphaya T. Plant-Based Diet and Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes: Evidence from a Thai Health-Promoting Hospital. Nutrients Vol.16 No.5 (2024). doi:10.3390/nu16050619 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/97680
Title
Plant-Based Diet and Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes: Evidence from a Thai Health-Promoting Hospital
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Abstract
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is associated with diet. While consumption of plant-based foods may reduce blood sugar levels, the impact of consuming plant-based foods on fasting blood sugar levels has not been well defined. This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Health-Promoting Hospital in Pak Phun Municipality, Thailand. It included 61 patients with T2DM and 74 controls matched for age and gender. Dietary intake levels among T2DM and controls were assessed by a validated food-frequency questionnaire from which plant-based-food scores were calculated. This study found significant differences between specific plant foods and fasting blood sugar levels in patients with T2DM. Adherence to a plant-based diet appeared to influence fasting blood sugar levels. Patients who consumed higher amounts of certain vegetables and fruits showed lower fasting blood sugar levels. Diabetic patients consumed more legumes than controls, but the consumption of cereals and nuts/seeds in the two groups were similar. Consumption of nuts and seeds was also associated with a 76.3% reduction in the risk of a T2DM diagnosis. These findings suggest the potential efficacy of glycemic control in T2DM patients. More work is required to explore strategies for preventing and treating metabolic disorders through dietary modification.