The Claim

In adults with type 2 diabetes, a 3-month low-carbohydrate diet results in a time in target glucose range (3.9–10 mmol/L) of 93.75%, which is higher than the 80.21% observed with canagliflozin treatment.

Source: 42-LB: Low-Carbohydrate Diet Compared with Canagliflozin for the Treatment of Diabetes—A Randomized Noninferiority Trial

What the research says

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In plain English

In adults with type 2 diabetes, following a low-carbohydrate diet for three months leads to a higher percentage of time with blood glucose levels within the target range compared to taking canagliflozin.

See the scientific wording

In adults with type 2 diabetes, a 3-month low-carbohydrate diet increases time in target glucose range (3.9–10 mmol/L) to 93.75% compared to 80.21% with canagliflozin, indicating superior glucose stability with dietary intervention.

Why this might work

When a person eats fewer carbohydrates, the liver makes less sugar and the body's cells respond better to insulin, so blood sugar stays within a normal range without large spikes or drops.

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What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: 42-LB: Low-Carbohydrate Diet Compared with Canagliflozin for the Treatment of Diabetes—A Randomized Noninferiority Trial

    In a study, people with type 2 diabetes who ate fewer carbs spent more time with their blood sugar in the healthy range than those taking a common diabetes pill—93.75% of the time vs. 80.21%.

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