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- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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Low-fat vegan diet improves health in corporate employees with diabetes
Last updated August 22, 2026
Key finding
Mean body weight fell 2.9 kg in the intervention group and 0.06 kg in the control group (P < 0.001).
An 18-week dietary intervention with a low-fat plant-based diet in a corporate setting improved body weight, plasma lipids, and glycemic control in individuals with diabetes.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
An 18-week dietary intervention with a low-fat plant-based diet in a corporate setting improved body weight, plasma lipids, and glycemic control in individuals with diabetes.
Clinical relevance
These findings highlight the potential of a low-fat plant-based diet as a practical intervention for weight management and metabolic health in corporate settings. Given the rising prevalence of obesity and diabetes, such dietary changes could contribute to better health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs.
Keep in mind
The study was conducted in a corporate setting, limiting generalizability. Sample size and demographic diversity were not specified. Long-term effects of the dietary intervention were not assessed.
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S M, J X, U A, J G, S L, N DB. An 18-week dietary intervention using a low-fat plant-based diet in a corporate setting improves body weight, plasma lipids, and, in individuals with diabetes, glycemic control. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2013;67(7):718-724. doi:10.1038/ejcn.2013.92
Main Effects
Body weight decreased by 2.9 kg in the intervention group (P < 0.001).
Total cholesterol fell by 8.0 mg/dl in the intervention group (P < 0.01).
HbA1c decreased by 0.6 percentage points in the intervention group (P < 0.01).
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Low-fat diet and Body weight, HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and 3 more.
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Primary intervention
Low-fat diet
Primary outcomes
- Body weight
- HbA1c
- LDL cholesterol
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Evidence pairs
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68
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- Contributes to 6 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics
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Primary evidence
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Low-fat Diets and HbA1c
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Low-fat Diets and Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers
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Low-fat Diets and Body Weight
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Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 67
- Slightly Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 67
- generally_consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
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- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- 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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- 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 TrackerVery-low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
Low-fat diet → Very-low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
Low-fat diet → Very-low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
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
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Evidence Suggest
- Mean body weight fell by 2.9 kg in the intervention group.
- Total cholesterol decreased by 8.0 mg/dl in the intervention group.
- HbA1c levels improved by 0.6 percentage points among participants with diabetes.
Who this applies to
- Corporate employees interested in dietary interventions.
- Individuals with diabetes seeking dietary management options.
Keep in Mind
- Results may not apply to populations outside corporate settings.
- The study did not evaluate long-term adherence to the diet.
- Further research is needed to confirm findings in diverse populations.
Between the Lines
- The study was conducted in a corporate setting, limiting generalizability.
- Sample size and demographic diversity were not specified.
- Long-term effects of the dietary intervention were not assessed.
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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.
This study contributes to evidence on Low-fat Diets and HbA1c, Low-fat Diets and Body Weight.
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Low-fat Diets → HbA1c
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Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 67
- Slightly Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 67
- generally_consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
View evidenceDiet and Nutrition
Low-fat Diets → Body Weight
Diet and Nutrition
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
View evidenceDiet and Nutrition
Low-fat Diets → Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers
Diet and Nutrition
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
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3 studies
outcome_hubMeasures HbA1c as a key outcome.
Low-fat Diets Evidence Hub
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3 studies
intervention_hubContributes to Low-fat Diets evidence base.
Body Weight Evidence Hub
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2 studies
outcome_hubMeasures Body Weight as a key outcome.
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outcome_hubMeasures Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers as a key outcome.
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Do Low-fat Diets lower HbA1c?
Strong Evidence
Low-fat Diets may lower HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 3 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Do Low-fat Diets affect body weight?
Moderate Evidence
Low-fat Diets appear to affect body weight.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Body weight
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
- 2
Weight change
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a small number of supporting studies and should be interpreted cautiously.
Limitations
- Only a small number of supporting studies are available.
Do Low-fat Diets improve adipokine and angiogenic markers?
Moderate Evidence
Low-fat Diets appear to improve adipokine and angiogenic markers.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
LDL cholesterol
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
- 2
Total cholesterol
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a small number of supporting studies and should be interpreted cautiously.
Limitations
- Only a small number of supporting studies are available.
Does Low-fat diet improve very-low-density lipoprotein cholesterol?
Emerging Evidence
Low-fat diet appears to improve very-low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Very-low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
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.
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