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Quinoa diet improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetes.

Última actualización 18 de julio de 2026

Key finding

Postprandial blood glucose decreased from 4.57 ± 2.7 mmol/L to 2.2 ± 2.8 mmol/L (P < 0.001)

A quinoa-based dietary intervention improved glycemic control in patients with early-stage type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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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

A quinoa-based dietary intervention improved glycemic control in patients with early-stage type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Clinical relevance

These findings are clinically significant as they suggest that incorporating quinoa into the diet of patients with early-stage type 2 diabetes may enhance glycemic control and potentially reduce reliance on medication. This could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life for individuals managing diabetes.

Keep in mind

Limited sample size may affect generalizability. Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects. Potential for unmeasured confounding factors.

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Jianbo Z, Riping C, Lujia X, et al. Quinoa-based dietary intervention improves glycemic control in patients with early-stage type 2 diabetes mellitus. International Journal of General Medicine. 2026;19:584727. doi:10.2147/IJGM.S584727

Efectos Principales

Postprandial blood glucose decreased by 2.37 mmol/L in the quinoa diet group (P < 0.001).

HbA1c levels decreased by 0.58% in the quinoa diet group (P = 0.042).

28.6% of patients in the quinoa diet group achieved medication reduction compared to 7.1% in the regular diet group (P = 0.036).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Standard diet and Glucose iAUC (OGTT), HbA1c, Rate of medication reduction in patients on quinoa diet, and 1 more.

Primary intervention

Standard diet

Primary outcomes

  • Glucose iAUC (OGTT)
  • HbA1c
  • Rate of medication reduction in patients on quinoa diet

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Related topics

4

Evidence pairs

555

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 4 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 2 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Glycemic Control

matched_outcome

Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

HbA1c Reduction

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

Standard diet → Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

Standard diet → Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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HbA1c

Standard diet → HbA1c

Standard diet → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Rate of medication reduction in patients on quinoa diet

Standard diet → Rate of medication reduction in patients on quinoa diet

Standard diet → Rate of medication reduction in patients on quinoa diet

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Time in range

Standard diet → Time in range

Standard diet → Time in range

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Quinoa diet led to a significant decrease in postprandial blood glucose levels.
  • HbA1c levels significantly improved in the quinoa diet group.
  • Higher percentage of patients reduced their diabetes medication on the quinoa diet.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with early-stage type 2 diabetes mellitus.
  • Patients looking for dietary interventions to manage blood sugar levels.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to individuals with advanced diabetes.
  • Further research is needed to confirm long-term effects.
  • Dietary adherence may vary among participants.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Limited sample size may affect generalizability.
  • Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects.
  • Potential for unmeasured confounding factors.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Standard diet and Postprandial and OGTT Glucose, Standard diet and HbA1c.

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This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.

Diet and Nutrition

Standard diet → HbA1c

Diet and Nutrition

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Does Standard diet improve glucose iauc (ogtt)?

Emerging Evidence

Standard diet appears to improve Glucose iAUC (OGTT).

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

    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 Standard diet improve HbA1c?

Emerging Evidence

Standard diet appears to improve HbA1c.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    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 Standard diet improve rate of medication reduction in patients on quinoa diet?

Emerging Evidence

Standard diet appears to improve Rate of medication reduction in patients on quinoa diet.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Rate of medication reduction in patients on quinoa diet

    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 Standard diet improve time in range?

Emerging Evidence

Standard diet appears to improve Time in range.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Time in range

    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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