Pennington Biomedical Research Center
This 8-week randomized controlled pilot trial is to test the hypothesis that, compared to a Usual Diet control group, almond intake will increase vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) levels in the blood and improve diet quality (Healthy Eating Index) among people prescribed a glucagon-like peptide-1. Two groups of individuals will either: 1) consume a minimum of 56 grams of almonds each day, or 2) not consume almonds and follow their usual diet.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-70 years * BMI ≥ 27 kg/m2 - 47.5 kg/m2 and diagnosed with type 2 diabetes by their personal physician (e.g., primary care physician, endocrinologist), or BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 and have obesity and stable access (i.e., at least a two-month supply) to the medication * Prescribed branded injectable semaglutide or injectable tirzepatide (medication will not be provided as part of the study) * HbA1c will be measured at Pennington Biomedical at baseline (and follow-up), though the baseline HbA1c levels from Pennington Biomedical will not be used for eligibility criteri…
Participants on a glucagon-like peptide-1 medication will be provided with up to 84 grams per day of almonds and coached to consume at least 56 grams per day.
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