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A Mediterranean-Diet-Based Nutritional Intervention for Children with Prediabetes in a Rural Town: A Pilot Randomized
Isabel María Blancas-Sánchez1,2, María Del Rosal Jurado3, Pilar Aparicio-Martínez3,4
1Emergency Department, Reina Sofia's University Hospital, Andalusian Health Care System, 14004 Cordoba, Spain.
Nutrients
|September 9, 2022
Summary
The Mediterranean Diet significantly improved prediabetes markers in children. Nutritional education led to better eating habits and reduced glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels compared to controls.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Nutritional Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Prediabetes is characterized by elevated blood glucose, increasing type 2 diabetes risk.
- The Mediterranean Diet is recognized for its health benefits, including improved metabolic markers.
- Children with prediabetes require effective interventions to prevent disease progression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a nutritional intervention for children with prediabetes.
- To assess the impact of nutritional education on anthropometric and glycemic parameters.
- To determine the effectiveness of the Mediterranean Diet in managing pediatric prediabetes.
Main Methods:
- A randomized pilot trial involving 29 children with prediabetes from a rural area.
- Comparison between an experimental group (EG) receiving nutritional intervention and a control group (CG).
- Assessment using anthropometric measurements, glycemic data, and validated surveys.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements in eating habits and adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in the EG.
- Marked reductions in body mass index (BMI) and other anthropometric measurements in the EG.
- A statistically significant decrease in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in the EG compared to the CG (p < 0.001).
Conclusions:
- Nutritional intervention, emphasizing the Mediterranean Diet, is effective for pediatric prediabetes.
- The intervention significantly improved anthropometric and glycemic control in children.
- This approach offers a promising strategy for managing prediabetes in pediatric populations.
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