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DASH diet improves sleep and mental health in women with diabetes
Last updated July 11, 2026
Key finding
Fasting blood sugar decreased from 153.60 ± 40.52 mg/dl to 128.05 ± 45.43 mg/dl.
This study examined the impact of the DASH diet on sleep, mental health, and hormonal changes in Iranian women with Type 2 diabetes, revealing significant improvements in several health metrics.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
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RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
This study examined the impact of the DASH diet on sleep, mental health, and hormonal changes in Iranian women with Type 2 diabetes, revealing significant improvements in several health metrics.
Clinical relevance
These findings are significant as they suggest that dietary interventions like the DASH diet can enhance both metabolic health and mental well-being in women with Type 2 diabetes. This could lead to better overall management of diabetes and improved quality of life, highlighting the importance of nutrition in chronic disease management.
Keep in mind
Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics Small sample size may affect the robustness of findings Short duration of the intervention may not capture long-term effects
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Elnaz D, Javad H, Vahid B, et al. The Effect of the DASH Diet on Sleep Status, Mental Health, and Hormonal Changes Among Iranian Women with Type 2 Diabetes. Frontiers in Nutrition. 2022;9:775543. doi:10.3389/fnut.2022.775543
Main Effects
Fasting Plasma Glucose decreased by 25.55 mg/dl (p=0.0001)
HbA1c decreased by 1.29% (p=0.0001)
Depression score decreased from 6.66 to 3.19
Night sleep duration increased from 6.61 to 7.53 hours
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This study contributes evidence to DASH diet and 2-hour plasma glucose, Advanced glycation end products (AGEs), Anxiety score, and 6 more.
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Primary intervention
DASH diet
Primary outcomes
- 2-hour plasma glucose
- Advanced glycation end products (AGEs)
- Anxiety score
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- Contributes to 9 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 2 direct semantic evidence topics
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Glycemic Control
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Advanced glycation end products (AGEs)
DASH diet → Advanced glycation end products (AGEs)
DASH diet → Advanced glycation end products (AGEs)
Evidence Intelligence™
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
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- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
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- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
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- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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- ImpactScore™
- 100
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Unlock full evidence detailsFasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
DASH diet → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
DASH diet → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
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
Unlock full evidence detailsEvidence 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
Unlock full evidence detailsEvidence 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
Unlock full evidence detailsEvidence 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
Unlock full evidence detailsEvidence 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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Evidence Suggest
- Fasting Plasma Glucose decreased by 25.55 mg/dl, indicating improved blood sugar control.
- Depression scores significantly reduced, suggesting better mental health.
- Night sleep duration increased by nearly an hour, enhancing sleep quality.
Who this applies to
- Iranian women aged 30-60 with Type 2 diabetes
- Individuals seeking dietary interventions for diabetes management
Keep in Mind
- Results may not be applicable to men or other ethnic groups.
- The study's short duration limits understanding of long-term effects.
- Further research is needed to explore mechanisms behind observed changes.
Between the Lines
- Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics
- Small sample size may affect the robustness of findings
- Short duration of the intervention may not capture long-term effects
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This study contributes to evidence on DASH diet and Postprandial and OGTT Glucose, DASH diet and Advanced glycation end products (AGEs).
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Detailed evidenceDASH diet → Postprandial and OGTT Glucose
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- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
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- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
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Detailed evidenceDASH diet → Advanced glycation end products (AGEs)
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- ImpactScore™
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- 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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Does DASH diet improve 2-hour plasma glucose?
Emerging Evidence
DASH diet appears to improve 2-hour plasma glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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2-hour plasma glucose
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
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- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does DASH diet improve advanced glycation end products (ages)?
Emerging Evidence
DASH diet appears to improve Advanced glycation end products (AGEs).
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
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Advanced glycation end products (AGEs)
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
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- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does DASH diet improve anxiety score?
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DASH diet appears to improve Anxiety score.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Anxiety score
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.
Does DASH diet improve depression score?
Emerging Evidence
DASH diet appears to improve Depression score.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
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Depression score
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.
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