Clinical Implications of the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans for Diabetes and Prediabetes Management

Key Points The 2025–2030 DGAs emphasize whole, minimally processed foods while recommending reductions in ultra‐processed foods, refined carbohydrates, added sugars, and sugar‐sweetened beverages, aligning well with diabetes nutrition therapy. The DGAs retain a limit of ⟨10% energy from saturated fat, yet promote animal‐derived foods high in saturated fat (e.g., full‐fat dairy, butter), creating a potential inconsistency for cardiovascular risk management. The DGAs recommend higher protein intake (1.2–1.6 g/kg/day) with an emphasis on animal protein sources, which may be concerning for kidney health, particularly in individuals with or at risk for chronic kidney disease. The DGAs should be applied with individualized nutrition therapy, tailoring dietary patterns to patients’ metabolic status, comorbidities, and preferences.