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- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Dietary interventions improve glycemic control in pre-diabetic patients
Last updated July 18, 2026
Key finding
Weight decreased by 1.02 kg (95% CI: -1.96, -0.07; P = 0.017)
This randomized clinical trial assessed the impact of various dietary interventions on glycemic control in pre-diabetic patients, finding significant reductions in body weight, fasting blood sugar, and hemoglobin A1c.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
Risk of bias
Some Concerns
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Study focus
This randomized clinical trial assessed the impact of various dietary interventions on glycemic control in pre-diabetic patients, finding significant reductions in body weight, fasting blood sugar, and hemoglobin A1c.
Clinical relevance
These findings are clinically significant as they demonstrate that specific dietary interventions can lead to meaningful improvements in glycemic control among pre-diabetic individuals. This could potentially reduce the risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes, highlighting the importance of dietary management in diabetes prevention strategies.
Keep in mind
Exact values for some outcomes were not provided. Effectiveness of all interventions remains unclear. Sample size and demographic details were not specified.
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Yahya P, Amir S, Nayebali R, et al. The effects of dietary interventions on glycemic control in pre-diabetic patients: a randomized clinical trial. Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome. 2025;17:319. doi:10.1186/s13098-025-01901-7
Main Effects
Body weight decreased by 1.02 kg (P = 0.017)
Fasting Blood Sugar decreased by 6.42 mg/dL (P = 0.026)
Hemoglobin A1c decreased by 0.27% (P = 0.028)
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Intermittent Fasting (IF), Low-carbohydrate diet and Body weight, Fasting blood sugar (FBS), HbA1c.
This study contributes evidence to
Primary intervention
Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Primary outcomes
- Body weight
- Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
- HbA1c
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Evidence relationships
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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
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Evidence topics
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72
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Related topics
9
Evidence pairs
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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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Primary evidence
Evidence relationship
Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education and HbA1c
Related evidence
Evidence relationship
Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education and Body Weight
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Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education and Fasting Glucose
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Core evidence
Study findings
The primary outcomes reported in this study.
Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
Anti-Inflammatory Diet → Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
Anti-Inflammatory Diet → Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerFasting blood sugar (FBS)
Intermittent Fasting (IF) → Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
Intermittent Fasting (IF) → Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- 79
- Strong
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
Add to Evidence TrackerFasting blood sugar (FBS)
Low-carbohydrate diet → Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
Low-carbohydrate diet → Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- 79
- Strong
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
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Evidence Suggest
- Body weight decreased significantly by 1.02 kg.
- Fasting Blood Sugar levels reduced by 6.42 mg/dL.
- Hemoglobin A1c decreased by 0.27%.
Who this applies to
- Adults diagnosed with pre-diabetes.
- Individuals seeking dietary interventions for glycemic control.
Keep in Mind
- Results may not be generalizable to all populations.
- Long-term effects of dietary interventions were not assessed.
- Further research is needed to clarify effectiveness across different diets.
Between the Lines
- Exact values for some outcomes were not provided.
- Effectiveness of all interventions remains unclear.
- Sample size and demographic details were not specified.
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Connected Evidence
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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.
This study contributes to evidence on Intermittent Fasting (IF) and HbA1c, Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education and Body Weight.
Related evidence relationships
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Diet and Nutrition
Intermittent Fasting (IF) → HbA1c
Diet and Nutrition
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
View evidenceDiet and Nutrition
Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education → Body Weight
Diet and Nutrition
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- 79
- Strong
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
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Curated evidence collections and hubs this study is part of.
Body Weight Evidence Hub
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3 studies
outcome_hubMeasures Body Weight as a key outcome.
HbA1c Evidence Hub
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3 studies
outcome_hubMeasures HbA1c as a key outcome.
Intermittent Fasting (IF) Evidence Hub
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3 studies
intervention_hubContributes to Intermittent Fasting (IF) evidence base.
Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education Evidence Hub
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3 studies
intervention_hubContributes to Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education evidence base.
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Intervention: Low-carbohydrate dietOutcome: Body weight
3 results
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Intervention: Intermittent Fasting (IF)
3 results
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Intervention: Low-carbohydrate diet
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Outcome: HbA1c
3 results
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Does Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education improve HbA1c?
Strong Evidence
Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education appears to improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 78.6 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 4 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education affect body weight?
Strong Evidence
Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education appears to improve Body Weight.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Body weight
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 78.6 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 3 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education improve fasting glucose?
Moderate Evidence
Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education may improve Fasting Glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
Limitations
- Only a small number of supporting studies are available.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Intermittent Fasting (IF) improve HbA1c?
Strong Evidence
Intermittent Fasting (IF) appears to improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Population details are unavailable.
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