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- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
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- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
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Dietary interventions improve diabetes remission rates
Última actualización 17 de julio de 2026
Key finding
Diabetes remission occurred in 9 (22.5%) of 40 participants in the CCR group.
The DIREM Study evaluated the effects of different dietary interventions on diabetes remission. Results showed higher remission rates in the calorie-carbohydrate restriction and intermittent fasting groups compared to usual care.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Short-Term (≤3 mo)
Risk of bias
Some Concerns
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Study focus
The DIREM Study evaluated the effects of different dietary interventions on diabetes remission. Results showed higher remission rates in the calorie-carbohydrate restriction and intermittent fasting groups compared to usual care.
Clinical relevance
These findings are significant as they suggest that dietary interventions can be effective strategies for achieving diabetes remission, which is crucial for improving patient outcomes and reducing the burden of diabetes-related complications. This could lead to new dietary guidelines and treatment approaches for managing diabetes.
Keep in mind
The study had a relatively small sample size of 120 participants. Findings may not be generalizable to all populations with diabetes. The long-term effects of the dietary interventions were not assessed.
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Negin B, Alireza E, Kurosh D, et al. Diet and Diabetes Remission (DIREM) Study: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. 2026;9(3):e70209. doi:10.1002/edm2.70209
Efectos Principales
Diabetes remission occurred in 22.5% of participants in the CCR group (p=0.024).
Diabetes remission occurred in 30.0% of participants in the IFCCR group (p=0.007).
Only 2.5% of participants in the usual care group achieved diabetes remission.
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Calorie restriction, Usual care and Diabetes remission, HbA1c.
This study contributes evidence to
Primary intervention
Calorie restriction
Primary outcomes
- Diabetes remission
- HbA1c
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Primary outcomes
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72
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Evidence pairs
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High relevance in at least one topic
Why it is useful
- Contributes to 4 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics
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Tema de evidencia
Dietary Patterns
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Evidencia relacionada
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Diabetes Remission
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Study findings
The primary outcomes reported in this study.
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 4 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 88
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 75
- consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 4 estudios
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- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
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- EvidenceScore™
- 86
- Strong
- ImpactScore™
- 56
- Slightly Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 89
- consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 9 estudios
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La Evidencia Sugiere
- 22.5% of CCR participants achieved diabetes remission.
- 30.0% of IFCCR participants achieved diabetes remission.
- HbA1c levels significantly decreased in both intervention groups.
A quién se aplica
- Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
- Individuals seeking dietary interventions for diabetes management.
Tener en Cuenta
- The study's findings are based on a specific population and may not apply to everyone.
- Long-term sustainability of the dietary interventions was not evaluated.
- Further research is needed to confirm the findings in larger, diverse populations.
Entre Líneas
- The study had a relatively small sample size of 120 participants.
- Findings may not be generalizable to all populations with diabetes.
- The long-term effects of the dietary interventions were not assessed.
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This study contributes to evidence on Usual care and HbA1c, Calorie restriction and HbA1c.
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Behavioral & Lifestyle
Usual care → HbA1c
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- 86
- Strong
- ImpactScore™
- 56
- Slightly Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 89
- consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 9 estudios
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Calorie restriction → HbA1c
Diet and Nutrition
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 4 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 88
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 75
- consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 4 estudios
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Questions answered by this study
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Does Usual care improve HbA1c?
Strong Evidence
Usual care may improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 85.7 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Calorie restriction improve HbA1c?
Strong Evidence
Calorie restriction appears to improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Usual care improve diabetes remission?
Moderate Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Usual care for Diabetes remission.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Diabetes remission
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Calorie restriction improve diabetes remission?
Emerging Evidence
Calorie restriction appears to improve Diabetes remission.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Diabetes remission
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
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