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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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Personalized diet improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetes
Last updated August 22, 2026
Key finding
Average PPGR decreased by 19.8 ± 16.3 mg/dl × h, p < 0.001.
This study evaluated the effects of a personalized postprandial-targeting diet on glycemic control in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients, finding significant reductions in glucose levels.
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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
This study evaluated the effects of a personalized postprandial-targeting diet on glycemic control in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients, finding significant reductions in glucose levels.
Clinical relevance
Improving glycemic control is crucial for managing type 2 diabetes and preventing complications. This study suggests that personalized dietary interventions can effectively lower blood sugar levels, providing a potential strategy for clinicians to enhance patient outcomes in diabetes management.
Keep in mind
Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics. Potential biases in self-reported dietary adherence. Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects.
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Journal Reference
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Michal R, Orly B, Anastasia G, et al. Clinical effects of a personalized postprandial-targeting diet on glycemic control in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. BMC Medicine. 2022;20:56. doi:10.1186/s12916-022-02254-y
Main Effects
Average postprandial glucose response decreased by 19.8 mg/dl × h, p < 0.001.
Mean glucose decreased by 7.8 mg/dl, p < 0.001.
HbA1c decreased by 0.39%, p < 0.001.
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Mediterranean diet, Microbiome-guided personalized nutrition and Blood glucose, Diabetes remission, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), and 5 more.
This study contributes evidence to
Primary intervention
Mediterranean diet
Primary outcomes
- Blood glucose
- Diabetes remission
- Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
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Primary outcomes
Evidence relationships
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Evidence pairs
16
Relationships
4
Evidence topics
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68
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Evidence pairs
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High relevance in at least one topic
Why it is useful
- Contributes to 16 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 4 direct semantic evidence topics
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Core evidence
Study findings
The primary outcomes reported in this study.
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 TrackerFasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Mediterranean diet → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Mediterranean diet → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 4 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 75
- Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 4 studies
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 TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- 85
- Strong
- ImpactScore™
- 71
- Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 57
- generally_consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 7 studies
Add to Evidence TrackerMean glucose levels measured during the intervention
Mediterranean diet → Mean glucose levels measured during the intervention
Mediterranean diet → Mean glucose levels measured during the intervention
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™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 75
- Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
Add to Evidence TrackerBlood glucose
Microbiome-guided personalized nutrition → Blood glucose
Microbiome-guided personalized nutrition → Blood glucose
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 TrackerDiabetes remission
Microbiome-guided personalized nutrition → Diabetes remission
Microbiome-guided personalized nutrition → Diabetes remission
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerFasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Microbiome-guided personalized nutrition → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Microbiome-guided personalized nutrition → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
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 TrackerFructosamine
Microbiome-guided personalized nutrition → Fructosamine
Microbiome-guided personalized nutrition → Fructosamine
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 TrackerGlucose iAUC (OGTT)
Microbiome-guided personalized nutrition → Glucose iAUC (OGTT)
Microbiome-guided personalized nutrition → Glucose iAUC (OGTT)
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 TrackerHbA1c
Microbiome-guided personalized nutrition → HbA1c
Microbiome-guided personalized nutrition → HbA1c
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 TrackerMean glucose levels measured during the intervention
Microbiome-guided personalized nutrition → Mean glucose levels measured during the intervention
Microbiome-guided personalized nutrition → Mean glucose levels measured during the intervention
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 TrackerTriglycerides
Microbiome-guided personalized nutrition → Triglycerides
Microbiome-guided personalized nutrition → Triglycerides
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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Evidence Suggest
- Personalized diet reduced average postprandial glucose response significantly.
- Mean glucose levels decreased notably, indicating better control.
- HbA1c levels showed significant reduction, reflecting improved long-term glucose management.
Who this applies to
- Adults with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes.
- Individuals seeking dietary interventions for glycemic control.
Keep in Mind
- Results may not apply to all demographics outside the study population.
- Further research is needed to confirm long-term effectiveness.
- Dietary adherence may vary among individuals, affecting outcomes.
Between the Lines
- Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics.
- Potential biases in self-reported dietary adherence.
- Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects.
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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.
This study contributes to evidence on Mediterranean diet and HbA1c, Mediterranean diet and Fasting Glucose.
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Mediterranean diet → HbA1c
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Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- 85
- Strong
- ImpactScore™
- 71
- Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 57
- generally_consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 7 studies
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Mediterranean diet → Fasting Glucose
Diet and Nutrition
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 4 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 75
- Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 4 studies
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Curated evidence collections and hubs this study is part of.
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outcome_hubMeasures HbA1c as a key outcome.
Mediterranean diet Evidence Hub
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intervention_hubContributes to Mediterranean diet evidence base.
Fasting Glucose Evidence Hub
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4 studies
outcome_hubMeasures Fasting Glucose as a key outcome.
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Intervention: Mediterranean dietOutcome: Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
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Intervention: Mediterranean diet
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Outcome: HbA1c
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All studies measuring Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Outcome: Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
4 results
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Does Mediterranean diet improve HbA1c?
Strong Evidence
Mediterranean diet may improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 84.9 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally 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.
Does Mediterranean diet improve fasting plasma glucose (fpg)?
Strong Evidence
Mediterranean diet may improve Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG).
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | 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.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Mediterranean diet improve triglycerides?
Moderate Evidence
Mediterranean diet may improve Triglycerides.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Triglycerides
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.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Mediterranean diet improve blood glucose?
Emerging Evidence
Mediterranean diet appears to improve Blood glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Blood glucose
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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