Effects of DASH Diet on Corticosteroids Medication Use

Phase 3 Study of Beneficiary Effects of Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) on the Metabolic Aeffects of Corticosteroids Medications Use

To determine the effects of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet on the metabolic side effects of corticosteroids medications use.

Objective: To determine the effects of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet on the metabolic side effects of corticosteroids medications use.

Design: A randomized clinical trial was undertaken in 60 patients on corticosteroid therapy for 10 weeks. Patients were randomly assigned to a DASH or control diet. Fasting blood sample were measured to determine blood glucose and lipid profile. Blood pressure and anthropometric measurements were measured based on the standard guidelines.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients who were on corticosteroid therapy

Exclusion Criteria:

• refuse to follow the visits