The Claim
A medically supervised very-low-carbohydrate diet results in a mean reduction of 1.5–1.6% in HbA1c and 7–8% in body weight in adults with type 2 diabetes after a 3-month intervention, irrespective of the method of glucose monitoring used.
What the research says
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In adults with type 2 diabetes, following a medically supervised very-low-carbohydrate diet for three months is associated with an average drop of 1.5–1.6% in HbA1c levels and a 7–8% reduction in body weight, whether or not glucose is tracked using continuous monitoring or fingerstick tests.
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A medically supervised very-low-carbohydrate diet leads to a mean reduction of 1.5–1.6% in HbA1c and 7–8% in body weight in adults with type 2 diabetes within 3 months, regardless of whether glucose levels are tracked via continuous glucose monitoring or blood glucose monitoring.
When someone eats very few carbs, their blood sugar doesn't spike after meals, so the body doesn't need to make as much insulin. With less insulin, the liver stops making extra sugar, and the body starts burning fat for energy instead. This lowers blood sugar over time and helps the body lose weight.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that when people with type 2 diabetes follow a strict low-carb diet under medical supervision, their blood sugar and weight improve—no matter if they use a fancy glucose monitor or a simple finger-prick test. The results match exactly what the claim says.
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