The Claim

A 12-week low-carbohydrate energy-restricted diet intervention in adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity reduces hemoglobin A1c by -1.1% and fasting glucose by -2.2 mmol/L, demonstrating significant glycemic improvement alongside medication reduction.

Source: A secondary analysis of indices of hepatic and beta cell function following 12 weeks of carbohydrate and energy restriction vs. free-living control in adults with type 2 diabetes

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In plain English

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.

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A 12-week low-carbohydrate energy-restricted diet in adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity reduces hemoglobin A1c by -1.1% (p=0.007) and fasting glucose by -2.2 mmol/L (p=0.0017), demonstrating significant glycemic improvement alongside medication reduction.

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