Effect of Partial Dietary Replacement from Animal to Plant-Based Protein for Type 2 Diabetes Management: a Randomized Clinical Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effect plant-based diet, with a partial replacement of animal protein by plant protein, in blood sugar levels and other health risks of people with type 2 diabetes and excessive weight. The plant-based diet will be compared to a standard healthy diet according to guidelines for people with diabetes. Participants will follow a plant-based or a standard healthy diet for 24 weeks and will maintain their habitual levels of physical activity.
• Adults (≥18 and ≤65 years old)
• Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes;
• Glycated hemoglobin from 7% to 11%;
• Overweight or obesity (BMI ≥25 kg/m² and \<40 kg/m²);
• Use of any hypoglycemic and insulin;
• Stable weight (maximum variation of approximately 5%) for at least 12 weeks before screening;
• Not having undergone dietary intervention in the last 6 months;
• Have the ability to understand and be able to adhere to intervention proposals;
• Able and willing to provide an informed consent form for written and to comply with the requirements of the study protocol;