Effects of Peanut and Peanut Butter Consumption on Blood Lipids and Glycemic Control in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

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Conditions studied: Type 2 Diabetes

In brief

Peanuts and peanut butter contain high levels of monounsaturated fat (MUFA), arginine, fiber, phytosterols, resveratrol and vitamin E that have the potential to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk through improved blood glucose control and favorable modification of blood lipids. When substituted for saturated fat in the diet, MUFA may have important metabolic benefits for persons with diabetes. Therefore, the investigators propose to study the effects of a peanut and peanut butter-enriched diet on markers of CVD risk factors in free-living adults with diabetes residing in Southern California. This study's primary clinical outcome will be high-density lipoprotein (HDL) - cholesterol. Secondary outcomes will include additional serum lipids (total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) - cholesterol and triacylglycerol), glucose, HbA1c, and anthropometry (body weight, body composition and waist circumference). This study will provide vital information about the role of peanuts and peanut butter in modulating blood glucose homeostasis and CVD risk factors among adults with diabetes.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00937222

Run by

Loma Linda University

People needed

60

Starts

2009-06-01

Expected to finish

2011-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-06-20

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Presence of a medical diagnosis of diabetes for at least 6 months
• HbA1c < 9%
• Age greater than 18 years
• Resident of Loma Linda, California area

You may not qualify if…

• Allergy to peanuts
• Smokers
• History of irritable bowel disease or diverticulitis
• Statin therapy (unless stable statin dose for 3 months)

Where it is running

• Loma Linda University Medical Center Diabetes Treatment Center — Loma Linda, California, United States

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