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The Effect of 3 Different Models of MNT on DM Control in Overweight Patients With T2DM
Sponsor: Joslin Diabetes Center
Summary
The American Diabetes Association (ADA), among other medical societies, is strongly recommending medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for prevention and management of type 2 diabetes. However, the ADA recognized that there is no "one size fits all" diet and thus recommends that MNT should be conducted through a consultation with registered dietitians (RD). Previous studies have shown that using diabetes-specific nutritional formulas, as an integral part of the MNT, lowers postprandial blood glucose levels. Through our experience from the Joslin's Weight Achievement and Intensive Treatment (Why WAIT™) program, applying MNT within a structured dietary intervention protocol has the best impact on blood glucose values and body weight. Meanwhile, the frequent use of health coaching during dietary intervention proved to be effective in managing diabetes and inducing weight loss. However, no study compared those three intervention methods in a randomized clinical study. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of different models of conducting medical nutrition therapy on the glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Official title: The Effect of Three Different Models of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) on Diabetes Control in Overweight and Obese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Comparative Study. (Nutrition Path Study)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
30 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
108
Start Date
2015-04
Completion Date
2018-07
Last Updated
2026-05-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Traditional MNT
Will follow the nutritional recommendations set by the American Diabetes Association in 2013.
Structured MNT
Will follow a meal plan developed at Joslin plus use of use of diabetes-specific nutritional formula.
Structured MNT plus Weekly Support
Will follow a meal plan developed at Joslin plus use of use of diabetes-specific nutritional formula; in addition to receiving weekly coaching from a registered dietitian
Locations (1)
Joslin Diabetes Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States