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Mediterranean Diet Reduces Daytime Sleepiness in Type 2 Diabetes

Última actualización 11 de julio de 2026

Key finding

Daytime sleepiness significantly lower in the intervention group, with a modest difference of 42.56% (p < 0.001).

This study evaluated the impact of a Mediterranean diet on daytime sleepiness in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes in Oman, finding significant improvements in the intervention group.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study evaluated the impact of a Mediterranean diet on daytime sleepiness in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes in Oman, finding significant improvements in the intervention group.

Clinical relevance

Reducing daytime sleepiness can improve quality of life and daily functioning for individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. The findings suggest that dietary interventions, such as the Mediterranean diet, may be beneficial in managing symptoms associated with diabetes, potentially leading to better overall health outcomes.

Keep in mind

The study's sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings. The duration of the intervention was relatively short. Potential confounding factors were not fully controlled.

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Najwa SA, Yoke MC, Yit SC, et al. Effectiveness of a Mediterranean Diet Intervention on Daytime Sleepiness Among Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Oman. Sleep Science. 2024;17(1):e45-e54. doi:10.1055/s-0043-1773786

Efectos Principales

Daytime sleepiness decreased significantly in the intervention group, with a reduction of 42.56% (p=0.001).

No significant change in HbA1c levels was observed between groups.

Body weight decreased by 4 kg in the intervention group compared to the control group (p=0.001).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Mediterranean diet and Body weight, HbA1c, Reduction in Daytime Sleepiness Measured by Epworth Sleepiness Scale.

Primary intervention

Mediterranean diet

Primary outcomes

  • Body weight
  • HbA1c
  • Reduction in Daytime Sleepiness Measured by Epworth Sleepiness Scale

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Related topics

3

Evidence pairs

544

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 3 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics

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Contributes evidence

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Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Dietary Patterns

matched_intervention_and_outcome

Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

HbA1c Reduction

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Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Body weight

Mediterranean diet → Body weight

Mediterranean diet → Body weight

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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HbA1c

Mediterranean diet → HbA1c

Mediterranean diet → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Daytime sleepiness reduced by 42.56% in the intervention group.
  • No change in HbA1c levels was noted.
  • Body weight decreased by 4 kg in those following the Mediterranean diet.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
  • Individuals experiencing daytime sleepiness.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not be applicable to populations outside Oman.
  • The study did not measure long-term effects beyond 6 months.
  • Further research is needed to explore the mechanisms behind the observed effects.
between the lines

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  • The study's sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings.
  • The duration of the intervention was relatively short.
  • Potential confounding factors were not fully controlled.

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This study contributes to evidence on Mediterranean diet and Reduction in Daytime Sleepiness Measured by Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Mediterranean diet and HbA1c.

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Does Mediterranean diet improve reduction in daytime sleepiness measured by epworth sleepiness scale?

Moderate Evidence

Mediterranean diet may improve Reduction in Daytime Sleepiness Measured by Epworth Sleepiness Scale.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.

Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Reduction in Daytime Sleepiness Measured by Epworth Sleepiness Scale

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Mediterranean diet improve HbA1c?

Moderate Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Mediterranean diet for HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.

Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Mediterranean diet affect body weight?

Emerging Evidence

Mediterranean diet appears to improve Body weight.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Body weight

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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