Low-carb diets for type 2 diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares two low-carbohydrate diets to a standard diet to see which is better for managing type 2 diabetes and improving your health. If you are eligible, you'll follow one of these diets for a period and researchers will track your progress.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for at least 6 months.
- You are between 30 and 70 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 35 (overweight or slightly obese).
- Your fasting triglyceride level is between 200 and 399 mg/dL (a blood test will confirm).
- Your diabetes, cholesterol, or blood pressure medications have been at the same dose for at least 8 weeks before starting.
- You can follow a prescribed diet and are willing to sign a consent form.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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