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MIND diet improves cardiometabolic health in women with diabetes

Última actualización 12 de julio de 2026

Key finding

Fasting blood sugar decreased by 19.31 mg/dl (95% CI: -38.43 to -0.19)

This study investigated the effects of the MIND diet on cardiometabolic health in women with type 2 diabetes and insomnia, finding significant reductions in various health markers.

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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 investigated the effects of the MIND diet on cardiometabolic health in women with type 2 diabetes and insomnia, finding significant reductions in various health markers.

Clinical relevance

These findings suggest that dietary interventions like the MIND diet may provide important health benefits for women suffering from type 2 diabetes and insomnia, potentially reducing their risk of cardiovascular disease and improving overall health.

Keep in mind

Unclear effectiveness for some outcomes Limited generalizability due to specific population Potential confounding factors not measured

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Mona G, Vahideh EA, Yahya S, Lotfollah S, Seyed MN, Mehnoosh S. Effects of the MIND diet on cardiometabolic health in women with type 2 diabetes and insomnia: a randomized controlled trial. Nutrition Journal. 2025;25:18. doi:10.1186/s12937-025-01275-6

Efectos Principales

Fasting blood sugar decreased by 19.31 mg/dl (p=0.001)

Total cholesterol decreased by 24.49 mg/dl (p=0.001)

Systolic blood pressure decreased by 7.75 mmHg (p=0.001)

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Calorie restriction and Change in Body Roundness Index (BRI), Change in waist-to-height ratio after dietary intervention, Diastolic blood pressure, and 6 more.

Primary intervention

Calorie restriction

Primary outcomes

  • Change in Body Roundness Index (BRI)
  • Change in waist-to-height ratio after dietary intervention
  • Diastolic blood pressure

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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Related topics

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Evidence pairs

590

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 9 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 4 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Dietary Patterns

matched_intervention_and_outcome

Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

Prediabetes

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Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Change in Body Roundness Index (BRI)

Calorie restriction → Change in Body Roundness Index (BRI)

Calorie restriction → Change in Body Roundness Index (BRI)

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Change in waist-to-height ratio after dietary intervention

Calorie restriction → Change in waist-to-height ratio after dietary intervention

Calorie restriction → Change in waist-to-height ratio after dietary intervention

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Diastolic blood pressure

Calorie restriction → Diastolic blood pressure

Calorie restriction → Diastolic blood pressure

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Fasting blood sugar (FBS)

Calorie restriction → Fasting blood sugar (FBS)

Calorie restriction → Fasting blood sugar (FBS)

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

LDL cholesterol

Calorie restriction → LDL cholesterol

Calorie restriction → LDL cholesterol

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Systolic blood pressure

Calorie restriction → Systolic blood pressure

Calorie restriction → Systolic blood pressure

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Total cholesterol

Calorie restriction → Total cholesterol

Calorie restriction → Total cholesterol

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Waist circumference

Calorie restriction → Waist circumference

Calorie restriction → Waist circumference

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Waist-to-hip ratio

Calorie restriction → Waist-to-hip ratio

Calorie restriction → Waist-to-hip ratio

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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La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Fasting blood sugar decreased by 19.31 mg/dl, indicating improved glycemic control.
  • Total cholesterol levels reduced by 24.49 mg/dl, suggesting cardiovascular benefits.
  • Systolic blood pressure decreased by 7.75 mmHg, which may lower cardiovascular risk.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Women aged 30-60 with type 2 diabetes
  • Women experiencing insomnia
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to men or younger populations.
  • The study focused on a specific dietary intervention, limiting broader dietary recommendations.
  • Further research is needed to confirm long-term effects and generalizability.
between the lines

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  • Unclear effectiveness for some outcomes
  • Limited generalizability due to specific population
  • Potential confounding factors not measured

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This study contributes to evidence on Calorie restriction and Change in Body Roundness Index (BRI), Calorie restriction and Blood Pressure.

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Does Calorie restriction improve change in body roundness index (bri)?

Emerging Evidence

Calorie restriction appears to improve Change in Body Roundness Index (BRI).

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Change in Body Roundness Index (BRI)

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

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

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

Does Calorie restriction affect change in waist-to-height ratio after dietary intervention?

Emerging Evidence

Calorie restriction appears to improve Change in waist-to-height ratio after dietary intervention.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Change in waist-to-height ratio after dietary intervention

    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

Does Calorie restriction improve diastolic blood pressure?

Emerging Evidence

Calorie restriction appears to improve Diastolic blood pressure.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Diastolic blood pressure

    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

Does Calorie restriction improve fasting blood sugar (fbs)?

Emerging Evidence

Calorie restriction appears to improve Fasting blood sugar (FBS).

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fasting blood sugar (FBS)

    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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