Diet and Nutrition
Evidence Snapshot
7
Evidence relationships
7
Studies reviewed
7
Outcomes evaluated
Strongest evidence area
Gestational diabetes mellitus incidence
Top Interventions
| Rank | Outcome | Effectiveness | Strength | Consistency | Studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | BMI | Moderate Positive | Limited | Unclear | 1 |
| #2 | Body weight | Moderate Positive | Limited | Unclear | 1 |
| #3 | Fasting Plasma Glucose | Moderate Positive | Limited | Unclear | 1 |
| #4 | HbA1c | Moderate Positive | Limited | Unclear | 1 |
| #5 | Gestational diabetes mellitus incidence | Moderate Positive | Limited | Consistent | 1 |
| #6 | Diabetic retinopathy incidence | Moderate Positive | Limited | Unclear | 1 |
| #7 | Nephropathy progression | Moderate Positive | Limited | Unclear | 1 |
Rank #1
BMI
Effectiveness
Moderate PositiveStrength
LimitedConsistency
UnclearStudies
1
Rank #2
Body weight
Effectiveness
Moderate PositiveStrength
LimitedConsistency
UnclearStudies
1
Rank #3
Fasting Plasma Glucose
Effectiveness
Moderate PositiveStrength
LimitedConsistency
UnclearStudies
1
Rank #4
HbA1c
Effectiveness
Moderate PositiveStrength
LimitedConsistency
UnclearStudies
1
Rank #5
Gestational diabetes mellitus incidence
Effectiveness
Moderate PositiveStrength
LimitedConsistency
ConsistentStudies
1
Rank #6
Diabetic retinopathy incidence
Effectiveness
Moderate PositiveStrength
LimitedConsistency
UnclearStudies
1
Rank #7
Nephropathy progression
Effectiveness
Moderate PositiveStrength
LimitedConsistency
UnclearStudies
1
Practical Questions
What outcomes does Diet and Nutrition appear to affect most often?
outcomeBased on 3 evidence relationships across 3 studies
Outcomes:
BMIBody weightFasting Plasma Glucose
Interventions:
Low Carbohydrate diet
Which outcomes need more research for Diet and Nutrition?
evidenceBased on 3 evidence relationships across 3 studies
Outcomes:
BMIBody weightFasting Plasma Glucose
Interventions:
Low Carbohydrate diet
How does Gestational diabetes mellitus incidence compare with Diabetic retinopathy incidence for Diet and Nutrition?
compareVery Low Evidence
Within Diet and Nutrition, the table evidence for Gestational diabetes mellitus incidence and Diabetic retinopathy incidence is similar or too limited to clearly favor one. Interpret cautiously when study counts are low.
Gestational diabetes mellitus incidence
Evidence:47.5
Effectiveness:80.0
Studies:1
Pairs:1
limited
Diabetic retinopathy incidence
Evidence:46.6
Effectiveness:80.0
Studies:1
Pairs:1
limited
No clear winner based on current evidence
Limitations
Only 1 supporting study per compared itemConsistency scores not available for all compared itemsSome compared items based on single evidence pair
Comparison based on only 1 supporting study per item.
Evidence Landscape
Evidence landscape
Each bubble represents an evidence relationship. Position shows effectiveness and strength; size reflects study volume.
Limited evidence
Promising
Reliable
High impact
Lower Evidence Strength→Higher Evidence Strength
Lower Effectiveness→Higher Effectiveness
Explore by Outcome
| Outcome | Pairs | Research | Avg Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMI | 1 | 1 | 45 |
| Body weight | 1 | 1 | 45 |
| Diabetic retinopathy incidence | 1 | 1 | 47 |
| Fasting Plasma Glucose | 1 | 1 | 45 |
| Gestational diabetes mellitus incidence | 1 | 1 | 47 |
| HbA1c | 1 | 1 | 45 |
| Nephropathy progression | 1 | 1 | 47 |
Latest Research
Mediterranean diet reduces gestational diabetes risk by 40% in Hispanic women
Published: 16 de mayo de 2026
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Eating vegetables first may reduce risk of diabetic eye and kidney damage
Published: 16 de mayo de 2026
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Remote nutrition education with low-carb diet improves blood sugar and reduces medication use in type 2 diabetes
Published: 4 de mayo de 2026
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Full Evidence Table
Showing 7 of 7 evidence pairs
Intervention | Outcome | Effectiveness | Strength | Consistency | Studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Carbohydrate diet | BMI | Moderate Positive | Limited | Unclear | 1 |
| Low Carbohydrate diet | Body weight | Moderate Positive | Limited | Unclear | 1 |
| Low Carbohydrate diet | Fasting Plasma Glucose | Moderate Positive | Limited | Unclear | 1 |
| Low Carbohydrate diet | HbA1c | Moderate Positive | Limited | Unclear | 1 |
| Mediterranean diet | Gestational diabetes mellitus incidence | Moderate Positive | Limited | Consistent | 1 |
| Vegetables First eating pattern | Diabetic retinopathy incidence | Moderate Positive | Limited | Unclear | 1 |
| Vegetables First eating pattern | Nephropathy progression | Moderate Positive | Limited | Unclear | 1 |
Intervention → Outcome
Low Carbohydrate diet → BMI
Effectiveness
Moderate PositiveStrength
LimitedConsistency
UnclearStudies
1
Intervention → Outcome
Low Carbohydrate diet → Body weight
Effectiveness
Moderate PositiveStrength
LimitedConsistency
UnclearStudies
1
Intervention → Outcome
Low Carbohydrate diet → Fasting Plasma Glucose
Effectiveness
Moderate PositiveStrength
LimitedConsistency
UnclearStudies
1
Intervention → Outcome
Low Carbohydrate diet → HbA1c
Effectiveness
Moderate PositiveStrength
LimitedConsistency
UnclearStudies
1
Intervention → Outcome
Mediterranean diet → Gestational diabetes mellitus incidence
Effectiveness
Moderate PositiveStrength
LimitedConsistency
ConsistentStudies
1
Intervention → Outcome
Vegetables First eating pattern → Diabetic retinopathy incidence
Effectiveness
Moderate PositiveStrength
LimitedConsistency
UnclearStudies
1
Intervention → Outcome
Vegetables First eating pattern → Nephropathy progression
Effectiveness
Moderate PositiveStrength
LimitedConsistency
UnclearStudies
1