Assessing the Value of Avocados on Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes

This study is examining whether eating avocados regularly can help improve blood sugar control in people with Type 2 diabetes. Avocados are rich in healthy fats and fiber, and researchers want to know if they provide a meaningful benefit for managing diabetes. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 to 65 years old with a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis - Your HbA1c (blood sugar average) is between 5.7% and 11%, or your fasting glucose is 100 mg/dL or above - Your BMI is between 27 and 50 - You are willing to eat avocados as part of the study - Your medications have been stable for at least 3 months **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have Type 1 diabetes or use insulin - You take thiazolidinedione diabetes medications (e.g., pioglitazone, rosiglitazone) - You have significant kidney, liver, or heart disease - You had weight-loss surgery in the past 5 years or lost more than 5 kg (11 lbs) recently - You have active cancer or cancer treatment in the past 3 years - You are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.