The Effects of Hass Avocados on Glycemic Control in Persons With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Summary
The objective of this study is to assess the effects of Hass Avocados on glycemic control. The investigators hypothesize that Hass Avocado consumption will reduce fasting blood sugar compared to an isocaloric amount of other fruit during controlled feeding.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Participant reported diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes * HbA1c between 5.7%-11% (inclusive) and / or fasting blood glucose of ≥ 100 mg/dL * BMI 27-50 kg/m2 (inclusive) * Age range - 18 - 65 years (inclusive) * On stable regimen of all medications (including diabetes) for at least 3 months (brief regimens of medications such as antibiotics, steroids, etc. are permitted) * Willing to follow all requirements of study protocol including blood draws * Under the care of a physician who will be responsible for managing the subject's diabetes * Willing to give release to provide thei…
Interventions
- OtherAvocado
The Hass Avocado group will consume 7 avocados a week (1 / day; \~240 kcals/d).
- OtherOther Fruit(s)
The other fruits group will consume fruit(s) matched to the avocado in energy and form (i.e., solid fruit).
Location
- Pennington Biomedical Research CenterBaton Rouge, Louisiana