What are the effects of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan on cardiovascular risks among type 2 diabetic patients?
A randomized crossover clinical trial conducted by Azadbakht, et al. (2011) found that the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan had positive effects on cardiovascular risks among type 2 diabetic patients. The study found that patients who followed the DASH eating plan had improved levels of systolic and diastolic blood pressure, as well as improved levels of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglycerides compared to those who did not follow the DASH eating plan. These effects were observed after 8 weeks of following the plan.  