This is an interventional study that will evaluate the feasibility, implementation, and efficacy of an online, 12-week, plant-based, nutrition education program in a community setting. Data will also be analyzed to see if participation in the program results in reductions glycated hemoglobin levels, body weight, and cholesterol levels.
This study aims to assess the feasibility and implementation of an online, plant-based, diabetes reversal program in a community setting. The study will also assess changes in glycated hemoglobin, body weight, and plasma lipids with an online 12-week, plant-based, nutrition education program. These health benefits may illustrate feasibility to physicians and healthcare professionals elsewhere, in addition to their value for the individual research participants.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
150
For the duration of the study, this arm will: follow a low-fat vegan diet; weigh themselves weekly, and get fasting bloodwork before, during and after the study
Physician Committee for Responsible Medicine
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
RECRUITINGGlycated hemoglobin
A1c will be measured before and after the study period
Time frame: 12 weeks
body weight
participants will track body weight weekly using a RNFO scale
Time frame: 12 weeks
total cholesterol
total cholesterol will be measured before and after the study period
Time frame: 12 weeks
LDL cholesterol
LDL cholesterol will be measured before and after the study period
Time frame: 12 weeks
medication usage
changes in medications to treat diabetes will be tracked during the study period
Time frame: 12 weeks
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