Effect of Low GI/ Glycemic Load (GL) Diet in Diabetic Nephropathy Patients
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Diabetic NephropathyMedication Compliance
- Registration Number
- NCT02384902
- Lead Sponsor
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
low GI and low GL diet have more beneficial effect for diabetic nephropath patients compared with conventional diet.
low GL may have more favorable effect than low GI diet.
- Detailed Description
According to body weight status of participants, the investigators considered a slight calorie restriction ranged from 200 to 300 Kcal/d. Planed meals and exchange list prescribed for all volunteers. Dietary records forms were given to all subjects and they were educated how to record their dietary intakes. The investigators asked subjects not to change their physical activity level during the study and monitored them for their physical activity level by 3 days physical activity records monthly.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 90
Inclusion Criteria
- diabetic nephropathy, medication stable
Exclusion Criteria
- poor adherence of dietary recommendations, any changes in kind or dosage of medications
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Serum creatinine (and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) (mg/dL) were measured by colorimetric method and enzymatic colorimetric method using commercial assay kit. baseline, wk 12
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Serum levels of high sensitive C- reactive protein (hs-CRP) (mg/L) were quantified by using an ultrasensitive latex-enhanced immunoturbidimetric assay (Randox Laboratory Ltd., Belfast, United Kingdom). baseline, wk 12
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Leila Azadbakht
🇮🇷Isfahan, Iran, Islamic Republic of
Leila Azadbakht🇮🇷Isfahan, Iran, Islamic Republic of