Evidence Question

Does Basic carbohydrate counting (BCC) improve mean amplitude of glycemic excursions (MAGE)?

Related to: Glucose Variability

Short answer

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Basic carbohydrate counting (BCC) for mean amplitude of glycemic excursions (MAGE).

Evidence at a glance

Evidence strength
Moderate Evidence
Supporting research
2 studys
Randomized trials
2 trials

Why do we say this?

Across 2 randomized trials, findings are mixed, the evidence does not yet establish a clear effect on mean amplitude of glycemic excursions (MAGE) with Basic carbohydrate counting (BCC).

Context and limitations

Some evidence reported benefits while other evidence found little or no effect.

  • Only a small number of supporting studies are available.

Explore the evidence

Supporting research

2 published studys