The Claim
A five-year continuous remote care intervention with very low carbohydrate nutrition therapy was associated with a 7.6% reduction in body weight among adults with type 2 diabetes, sustained without significant regain.
What the research says
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Among adults with type 2 diabetes, a five-year remote care program using very low carbohydrate nutrition therapy resulted in a 7.6% reduction in body weight that was maintained without significant weight regain.
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A five-year continuous remote care intervention with very low carbohydrate nutrition therapy was associated with a 7.6% reduction in body weight among adults with type 2 diabetes, sustained without significant regain, indicating that substantial weight loss can be maintained long-term with structured support.
Eating very few carbohydrates lowers blood sugar and insulin levels, causing the body to burn fat for fuel and produce ketones. These ketones reduce inflammation and help the liver and muscles respond better to insulin. As fat stores shrink, especially around the liver and muscles, the body stops resisting insulin, allowing blood sugar to normalize. With less insulin and less fat stored, the body holds onto less weight and keeps losing it over time.
What the research says
1 studyPeople with type 2 diabetes who got ongoing remote coaching and ate very few carbs lost 7.6% of their body weight and kept it off for five years — proving that with consistent support, long-term weight loss is possible.
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