When people with type 2 diabetes and obesity follow a low-carb diet for 12 weeks, it changes certain blood chemicals that are linked to liver problems, which helps improve how their liver works.

A special low-carb diet for 12 weeks helps overweight people with diabetes lose fat from their liver, making their liver healthier.

Eating a low-carb diet for 12 weeks helps people with type 2 diabetes and obesity improve how their liver responds to insulin, making it work better without needing to change their medications.

If you're overweight and have type 2 diabetes, cutting back on carbs and eating more protein for 6 weeks can clear more fat from your liver than just eating a normal diabetes diet—even if you lose the same amount of weight. It’s like your liver gets a special boost from fewer carbs.

When people with type 2 diabetes and obesity follow a low-carb diet for 12 weeks, their blood sugar levels drop significantly and they may need less medication.

If you're overweight and have type 2 diabetes, cutting carbs and eating more protein for 6 weeks can lower your blood fats (triglycerides) 18% more than the usual diabetes diet—even if you lose the same amount of weight—meaning your body handles fats better.