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Vegan meals improve insulin secretion in type 2 diabetes

Última actualización 24 de agosto de 2026

Key finding

An increase in the stimulated secretion of insulin (by 30.5%; 95% CI 21.2 to 40.7%; p < 0.001) was observed following consumption of the V-meal.

This study compared the effects of vegan and meat meals on insulin and incretin secretion in individuals with type 2 diabetes, finding significant increases in insulin and incretin levels after the vegan meal.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Short-Term (≤3 mo)

Risk of bias

Some Concerns

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Study focus

This study compared the effects of vegan and meat meals on insulin and incretin secretion in individuals with type 2 diabetes, finding significant increases in insulin and incretin levels after the vegan meal.

Clinical relevance

These findings suggest that dietary choices, particularly the inclusion of vegan meals, may enhance insulin and incretin responses in individuals with type 2 diabetes. This could have implications for dietary recommendations aimed at improving glycemic control and overall metabolic health in this population.

Keep in mind

The study's sample size and demographic characteristics may limit generalizability. Only two types of meals were tested, which may not represent all dietary patterns. Long-term effects of meal type on diabetes management were not assessed.

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Hana K, Andrea T, Marta K, et al. Effects of Vegan vs. Meat Meals on Postprandial Incretin and Insulin Secretion in Type 2 Diabetes. Nutrients. 2019;11(3):486. doi:10.3390/nu11030486

Efectos Principales

An increase in stimulated insulin secretion by 30.5% (p < 0.001) was observed after the V-meal.

Stimulated GLP-1 secretion increased by 19.2% (p < 0.001) following the V-meal.

A decrease in GIP secretion by -9.4% (p = 0.02) was noted after the V-meal.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Processed hamburger meat meal (M-meal), Vegan meal (V-meal) and Glucose iAUC (OGTT), Insulin resistance, PREDIM (predicted clamp-derived insulin sensitivity index), and 6 more.

Primary intervention

Processed hamburger meat meal (M-meal)

Primary outcomes

  • Glucose iAUC (OGTT)
  • Insulin resistance
  • PREDIM (predicted clamp-derived insulin sensitivity index)

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Related topics

9

Evidence pairs

717

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

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Contributes evidence

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Contributes evidence

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Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Beta-Cell Function

matched_outcome

Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

C-Peptide

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Study findings

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Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

Processed hamburger meat meal (M-meal) → Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

Processed hamburger meat meal (M-meal) → Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Insulin resistance

Processed hamburger meat meal (M-meal) → Insulin resistance

Processed hamburger meat meal (M-meal) → Insulin resistance

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

PREDIM (predicted clamp-derived insulin sensitivity index)

Processed hamburger meat meal (M-meal) → PREDIM (predicted clamp-derived insulin sensitivity index)

Processed hamburger meat meal (M-meal) → PREDIM (predicted clamp-derived insulin sensitivity index)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Beta-cell function

Vegan meal (V-meal) → Beta-cell function

Vegan meal (V-meal) → Beta-cell function

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

C-peptide

Vegan meal (V-meal) → C-peptide

Vegan meal (V-meal) → C-peptide

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

Insulin secretion levels after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery

Vegan meal (V-meal) → Insulin secretion levels after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery

Vegan meal (V-meal) → Insulin secretion levels after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery

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

Postprandial GLP-1 Secretion Increase in T2D

Vegan meal (V-meal) → Postprandial GLP-1 Secretion Increase in T2D

Vegan meal (V-meal) → Postprandial GLP-1 Secretion Increase in T2D

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
75
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
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Postprandial secretion of amylin in T2D

Vegan meal (V-meal) → Postprandial secretion of amylin in T2D

Vegan meal (V-meal) → Postprandial secretion of amylin in T2D

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

Total costs in telemedicine group compared to standard care

Vegan meal (V-meal) → Total costs in telemedicine group compared to standard care

Vegan meal (V-meal) → Total costs in telemedicine group compared to standard care

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

  • Vegan meals significantly increased insulin secretion by 30.5%.
  • C-peptide secretion rose by 7.1% after the vegan meal.
  • GLP-1 secretion increased by 19.2% following the vegan meal.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
  • Individuals interested in dietary interventions for diabetes management.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to all dietary patterns beyond vegan and meat meals.
  • The study did not evaluate long-term dietary adherence or health outcomes.
  • Further research is needed to explore the effects of different meal compositions.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • The study's sample size and demographic characteristics may limit generalizability.
  • Only two types of meals were tested, which may not represent all dietary patterns.
  • Long-term effects of meal type on diabetes management were not assessed.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Vegan meal (V-meal) and Postprandial GLP-1 Secretion Increase in T2D, Processed hamburger meat meal (M-meal) and Postprandial and OGTT Glucose.

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What evidence is available on Vegan meal (V-meal) and postprandial glp-1 secretion increase in t2d?

Moderate Evidence

Vegan meal (V-meal) may improve postprandial glp-1 secretion increase in t2d.

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

Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Postprandial GLP-1 Secretion Increase in T2D

    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.
1 supporting study

Does Vegan meal (V-meal) improve c-peptide?

Emerging Evidence

Vegan meal (V-meal) appears to improve c-peptide.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    C-peptide

    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.
1 supporting study

Does Vegan meal (V-meal) improve insulin secretion levels after roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery?

Emerging Evidence

Vegan meal (V-meal) appears to improve insulin secretion levels after roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Insulin secretion levels after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery

    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.
1 supporting study

Does Vegan meal (V-meal) improve postprandial secretion of amylin in t2d?

Emerging Evidence

Vegan meal (V-meal) appears to improve postprandial secretion of amylin in t2d.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Postprandial secretion of amylin in T2D

    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.
1 supporting study
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