Strawberries can be categorized as a functional food based on results from several clinical
trials in improving cardiometabolic health beyond providing nutrition. Recent studies
identify the role of strawberries in improving insulin resistance and risks of type 2
diabetes which urgently warrants further investigation, keeping in view the huge public
health burden of diabetes in the US. In this study, we propose to investigate the effects of
a dietary achievable dose of strawberries on glycemic control, insulin resistance, and HbA1c
(primary variables) and biomarkers of inflammation and endothelial function in a 28- week
controlled crossover study.