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ReviewNutrients2026

Dietary Modulation of Inflammatory and Oxidative Pathways in Type 2 Diabetes: Biomarkers and Cardiorenal Outcomes.

Carlo Domenico Maida, Stefania Scaglione, Rosario Luca Norrito, Mario Daidone, Gaetano Pacinella, Antonino Marchese, Filippo Vutano, Giuliano Cassataro, Luigi Dell'Ajra, Sergio Ferrantelli and 4 more

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Carlo Domenico MaidaDepartment of Internal Medicine, S. Elia Hospital, 93100 Caltanissetta, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4868-9033
Stefania ScaglioneInternal Medicine and Stroke Care Ward, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialities, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.
Rosario Luca NorritoDepartment of Internal Medicine, Buccheri La Ferla Hospital, 90100 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-1297-5860
Mario DaidoneMolecular and Clinical Medicine PhD Program, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-1413-5945
Gaetano PacinellaMolecular and Clinical Medicine PhD Program, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6135-3721
Antonino MarcheseInternal Medicine and Stroke Care Ward, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialities, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.
Filippo VutanoInternal Medicine and Stroke Care Ward, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialities, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.
Giuliano CassataroMedicine Unit, Fondazione G. Giglio, 90015 Cefalù, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8511-3589
Luigi Dell'AjraDepartment of Internal Medicine, S. Elia Hospital, 93100 Caltanissetta, Italy.ORCID 0009-0003-0413-919X
Sergio FerrantelliMolecular and Clinical Medicine PhD Program, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.
Alessandro Del CuoreCardiology Unit, Cervello Hospital, A.O. Ospedali Riuniti Villa Sofia-Cervello, 90146 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8448-7519
Chiara MauriciGeriatrics Unit, Garibaldi-Nesima Hospital, ARNAS Garibaldi, 95122 Catania, Italy.
Gabriele VassalloDepartment of Internal Medicine, Barone Lombardo Hospital, 92024 Canicattì, Italy.
Antonino TuttolomondoInternal Medicine and Stroke Care Ward, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialities, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6440-7318

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Abstract

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a relevant cardio-renal-metabolic disorder in which chronic low-grade inflammation and oxidative stress have a crucial function in linking insulin resistance, endothelial dysfunction, β-cell impairment, and progressive organ injury. In this context, nutrition has emerged as a key modifiable determinant of metabolic homeostasis, capable of influencing inflammatory signalling, redox balance, mitochondrial function, and gut microbiota-host interactions. The objective of this review is to critically summarise the mechanistic connections among inflammation, oxidative stress, and diabetes progression, and to investigate how dietary factors and patterns, as well as nutrition-responsive biomarkers, influence these pathways and their cardiorenal consequences. We discuss the effects of macronutrient quality, dietary fibre, fatty acids, polyphenols, and specific micronutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, zinc, and magnesium, as well as the role of Mediterranean, DASH, and plant-based diets in improving glycaemic control, endothelial function, and cardio-renal risk profiles. We also summarise established and emerging biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress that may improve risk stratification and the evaluation of nutrition-based interventions. Overall, current evidence supports a shift from a purely glucose-centred approach toward an integrated model in which dietary modulation of inflammatory and oxidative pathways helps reduce cardiovascular and renal risk. However, heterogeneity of interventions, variability in biomarker assessment, and interindividual differences in dietary response represent major limitations. Future research should focus on biomarker-informed, precision-oriented nutritional approaches integrated within contemporary cardio-renal-metabolic care.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Diabetic NephropathiesDietInflammationOxidative StressBiomarkersCardiovascular DiseasesHumansBiomarkersbiomarkerscardiovascular riskdiabetic kidney diseaseinflammationMediterranean dietnutritionoxidative stresstype 2 diabetes mellitus

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