Eating fewer carbs might help people with type 2 diabetes lose belly fat and lower their blood pressure over several months.

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The effects of low-carbohydrate diet on glucose and lipid metabolism in overweight or obese patients with T2DM: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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2024

The study looked at low-carb diets in people with type 2 diabetes who are overweight, and found they helped reduce belly fat and lower blood pressure, just like the claim says.

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The effects of low-carbohydrate diet on glucose and lipid metabolism in overweight or obese patients with T2DM: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1516086

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