Structured population data were available for 3 of 3 supporting studies. 1 study described participants with type 2 diabetes. 3 studies described adult participants.

Evidence uses heterogeneous comparison contexts: active_comparator, usual_care.

Control Diet

Core clinician-reference fields are available or not applicable.

Participants received a CR-LCD with individualized caloric intake and restricted carbohydrate contribution.

Caloric-Carbohydrate Restriction Diet (CR-LCD)

Participants randomized to the CR-LCD intervention group, daily total caloric intake was individualized to match their basal metabolic rate (BMR) as measured by body composition analysis.

Participants consumed an energy-balanced diet with macronutrient contributions balanced.

The control group consumed an energy-balanced diet. Target energy intake was calculated by integrating participants' BMRs with energy expenditure from daily activities.

Calorie-Restricted Low-Carbohydrate Diet Improves Diabetes Remission Rates

Mediterranean Diet (Med diet)

Participants followed a low-carbohydrate diet primarily made of beef, veal, cold cuts, eggs, and seasoned cheese.

Low-Carbohydrate Diet (LC diet)

In this parallel-arm, open, randomized clinical trial, patients were randomly assigned to two types of low-calorie diets designed by a qualified dietician for 4 weeks: a LC diet and a Med diet.

Participants followed a Mediterranean diet rich in whole grains, eggs, poultry, fish, vegetables, legumes, fruits, and olive oil.

Low-Carbohydrate Diet Improves Weight Loss in Obese Individuals

Control Group (CG)

Participants received nutritional education strategies based on a low-carbohydrate dietary approach delivered remotely.

Intervention Group (IG)

In this group, nutritional education strategies were implemented based on a low-carbohydrate dietary approach. The educational sessions were delivered entirely remotely through a smartphone messaging application (WhatsApp).

Participants received conventional management for T2DM.

In contrast, the CG exhibited significant increases in fasting glucose and Body Mass index, with no significant HbA1c change.

Low-carbohydrate diet × BMI

Available supporting studies

Calorie-Restricted Low-Carbohydrate Diet Improves Diabetes Remission Rates

Low-Carbohydrate Diet Improves Weight Loss in Obese Individuals

Online education improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetes management