Última actualización 24 de agosto de 2026
Key finding
TIR improved from 84.3% to 90.3% (P = 0.041)
This study investigated the effects of caloric restriction on glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity, finding significant improvements in several key metrics.
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Moderate
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RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
Risk of bias
Some Concerns
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Study focus
This study investigated the effects of caloric restriction on glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity, finding significant improvements in several key metrics.
These findings are clinically significant as they suggest that caloric restriction can be an effective strategy for improving glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes and obesity. This approach may help reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications and improve overall health outcomes.
The study had a single-arm design, limiting comparisons. Changes in C-peptide index were not significant, indicating potential measurement limitations. The generalizability of findings may be limited to similar populations.
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Jinyoung K, Joonyub L, Mee KK, et al. Caloric restriction improves glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity. Journal of Diabetes Investigation. 2026;17(7):1106-1114. doi:10.1111/jdi.70308
Time in range (TIR) improved from 84.3% to 90.3% (P = 0.041)
BMI decreased from 29.3 to 26.7 kg/m² (P < 0.001)
Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) decreased from 127.8 mg/dL to 110.2 mg/dL (P < 0.001)
Glycemic variability (CV) decreased significantly (P < 0.001)
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This study contributes evidence to Continuous glucose monitoring and 2-hour plasma glucose, BMI, C-peptide index (CPI), and 7 more.
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The primary outcomes reported in this study.
Continuous glucose monitoring → 2-hour plasma glucose
Continuous glucose monitoring → 2-hour plasma glucose
Continuous glucose monitoring → C-peptide index (CPI)
Continuous glucose monitoring → C-peptide index (CPI)
Continuous glucose monitoring → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Continuous glucose monitoring → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Continuous glucose monitoring → Indices of 24-hour glycemic variability
Continuous glucose monitoring → Indices of 24-hour glycemic variability
Continuous glucose monitoring → Matsuda index improvement
Continuous glucose monitoring → Matsuda index improvement
Continuous glucose monitoring → Mean glucose levels measured during the intervention
Continuous glucose monitoring → Mean glucose levels measured during the intervention
Continuous glucose monitoring → Time above range
Continuous glucose monitoring → Time above range
Continuous glucose monitoring → Time below range
Continuous glucose monitoring → Time below range
Continuous glucose monitoring → Time in range
Continuous glucose monitoring → Time in range
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This study contributes to evidence on Insulin Delivery Systems and CGM Time in Range, Insulin Delivery Systems and CGM Time in Range.
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Insulin Delivery Systems may improve CGM Time in Range.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Ranked evidence signals
Time in range
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 85.5 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Time below range
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Time above range
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 78.8 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
Limitations
Insulin Delivery Systems may improve Fasting Glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 6 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
Insulin Delivery Systems may improve Postprandial and OGTT Glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
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2-hour plasma glucose
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
Limitations
Insulin Delivery Systems may improve Body Mass Index.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
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BMI
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
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