Effect of a peanut-rich weight loss diet on risk of diabetes

INTERVENTION: weight loss diet containing 35g of peanuts before 2 main meals over 6 months in men and women with a BMI>26 at increased risk over type 2 diabetes. Both the peanut diet and the control diet were calorie controlled (1500‐1600 calories) but composition was not specified. Peanuts were provided to the peanut group and equivalent value vouchers to the control group. The Duration of the diet was 6 months. Food records were filled in as well as a daily peanut consumption record CONDITION: Diet and Nutrition ‐ Obesity Metabolic and Endocrine ‐ Diabetes obesity;diabetes; ; obesity ; diabetes PRIMARY OUTCOME: 2 hour glucose after 75g glucose load from venous blood sample[baseline and 6 months after starting diet] fasting glucose from venous blood sample[baseline and 6 months after starting diet] serum insulin from venous blood sample [0 and 6 months after starting diet] SECONDARY OUTCOME: Blood pressure measured in clinic using a sphygmomanometer[baseline and 6 months after starting diet] weight measured on digital scales in clinic[0 and 6 months after starting diet] INCLUSION CRITERIA: BMI>26 AUSDRISK score>6