Evidence Question
Does Low-carbohydrate diet lower HbA1c?
Related to: Dietary PatternsShort answer
Low-carbohydrate diet may lower HbA1c.
Evidence at a glance
- Evidence strength
- Strong Evidence
- Supporting research
- 19 studys
- Randomized trials
- 18 trials
- Evidence updated
- Apr 2026
Why do we say this?
Across 19 studies, including 18 randomized trials, findings are consistent and showed an effect on HbA1c with Low-carbohydrate diet.
Explore the evidence
Supporting research
19 published studys
- Online education improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetes management
- Weight loss improves heart rate variability in type 2 diabetes
- Dietary interventions improve glycemic control in pre-diabetic patients
- Low-Carbohydrate Diet Improves Glycemic Control in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
- Carbohydrate restriction improves diabetes control.