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Key Points Question What is the effect of a dietary intervention promoting a low-carbohydrate diet compared with usual diet on 6-month change in hemoglobin A1c among adults with untreated hemoglobin… Click to show full abstract
Key Points Question What is the effect of a dietary intervention promoting a low-carbohydrate diet compared with usual diet on 6-month change in hemoglobin A1c among adults with untreated hemoglobin A1c of 6.0% to 6.9%? Findings In this randomized clinical trial that included 150 adults, the low-carbohydrate diet intervention significantly reduced hemoglobin A1c by 0.23% compared with usual diet over 6 months. Meaning These findings suggest that a low-carbohydrate diet, if sustained, might be a useful dietary approach for preventing and treating type 2 diabetes, but more research is needed.
Journal Title: JAMA Network Open
Year Published: 2022
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