Table 3.
Comparison of HbA1C Value After Intervention with Tree Nuts in Selected Studies
| Study | Subject type; completers (n) | Subject age (year) | Nut treatment: amount (g) | Intervention duration (month) | Baseline HbA1c (%) | End of intervention HbA1c (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tapsell et al.37 | T2Da; 18 | 54 ± 8.7 | Walnuts: 30 | 6 | 7.3 ± 1.2 | 7.1 ± 1.5 | 0.023 |
| Jenkins et al.38 | T2Da; 40 | 63 | Mixed nuts: 50–100 | 3 | 7.1 ± 0.2 | 6.9 ± 0.2 | 0.001 |
| Cohen et al.39 | T2Da; 6b | 66.0 ± 3.3 | Almonds: 28 | 3 | 7.1 ± 0.2 | 6.8 ± 0.3 | 0.045 |
| Gulati et al.40 | MetSc; 30 | 41.6 ± 8.4 | Pistachios | 6 | 5.9 ± 0.4 | 5.7 ± 0.3 | 0.301 |
a
T2D refers to type 2 diabetes subject type.
b
Pilot study.
c
MetS refers to subjects with metabolic syndrome as per modified International Diabetes Federation definition.