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Quinoa diet improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetes.
Last updated July 18, 2026
Key finding
Postprandial blood glucose decreased from 4.57 ± 2.7 mmol/L to 2.2 ± 2.8 mmol/L (P < 0.001)
A quinoa-based dietary intervention improved glycemic control in patients with early-stage type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
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Study focus
A quinoa-based dietary intervention improved glycemic control in patients with early-stage type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Clinical relevance
These findings are clinically significant as they suggest that incorporating quinoa into the diet of patients with early-stage type 2 diabetes may enhance glycemic control and potentially reduce reliance on medication. This could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life for individuals managing diabetes.
Keep in mind
Limited sample size may affect generalizability. Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects. Potential for unmeasured confounding factors.
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Jianbo Z, Riping C, Lujia X, et al. Quinoa-based dietary intervention improves glycemic control in patients with early-stage type 2 diabetes mellitus. International Journal of General Medicine. 2026;19:584727. doi:10.2147/IJGM.S584727
Main Effects
Postprandial blood glucose decreased by 2.37 mmol/L in the quinoa diet group (P < 0.001).
HbA1c levels decreased by 0.58% in the quinoa diet group (P = 0.042).
28.6% of patients in the quinoa diet group achieved medication reduction compared to 7.1% in the regular diet group (P = 0.036).
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This study contributes evidence to Standard diet and Glucose iAUC (OGTT), HbA1c, Rate of medication reduction in patients on quinoa diet, and 1 more.
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Primary intervention
Standard diet
Primary outcomes
- Glucose iAUC (OGTT)
- HbA1c
- Rate of medication reduction in patients on quinoa diet
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- Contributes to 4 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 2 direct semantic evidence topics
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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 TrackerRate of medication reduction in patients on quinoa diet
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Standard diet → Rate of medication reduction in patients on quinoa diet
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
- Quinoa diet led to a significant decrease in postprandial blood glucose levels.
- HbA1c levels significantly improved in the quinoa diet group.
- Higher percentage of patients reduced their diabetes medication on the quinoa diet.
Who this applies to
- Adults diagnosed with early-stage type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Patients looking for dietary interventions to manage blood sugar levels.
Keep in Mind
- Results may not apply to individuals with advanced diabetes.
- Further research is needed to confirm long-term effects.
- Dietary adherence may vary among participants.
Between the Lines
- Limited sample size may affect generalizability.
- Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects.
- Potential for unmeasured confounding factors.
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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.
This study contributes to evidence on Standard diet and Postprandial and OGTT Glucose, Standard diet and HbA1c.
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- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
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- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
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- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Does Standard diet improve glucose iauc (ogtt)?
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Standard diet appears to improve Glucose iAUC (OGTT).
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Glucose iAUC (OGTT)
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Standard diet improve HbA1c?
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Standard diet appears to improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
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HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Standard diet improve rate of medication reduction in patients on quinoa diet?
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Standard diet appears to improve Rate of medication reduction in patients on quinoa diet.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Rate of medication reduction in patients on quinoa diet
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 Standard diet improve time in range?
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EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
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Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
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