The Claim
A three-month ketogenic diet in adults with overweight is associated with a 6.3% reduction in HbA1c and a 6.5% reduction in fasting blood glucose.
What the research says
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In adults with overweight, following a ketogenic diet for three months is associated with a 6.3% decrease in HbA1c and a 6.5% decrease in fasting blood glucose levels.
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A three-month ketogenic diet in adults with overweight is associated with a 6.3% reduction in HbA1c and a 6.5% reduction in fasting blood glucose, suggesting improved glycemic control without medication.
When carbs are drastically reduced, the body stops releasing insulin, which tells fat cells to release stored fat. The liver turns that fat into ketones, which the brain and muscles use for energy instead of sugar. With less insulin, the liver stops making new sugar, and the body starts using up the sugar already in the blood. This lowers blood sugar and HbA1c without needing medication.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: The impact of a ketogenic diet on weight loss, metabolism, body composition and quality of life
People who ate a low-carb, high-fat diet for three months had their average blood sugar levels drop by 6.3%, just like the claim said. They also lost belly fat and felt more energetic, with no bad side effects.
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