Evidence Question
Does Low-carbohydrate diet improve fasting plasma glucose (FPG)?
Related to: Dietary PatternsShort answer
Low-carbohydrate diet appears to improve fasting plasma glucose (FPG).
Evidence at a glance
- Evidence strength
- Strong Evidence
- Supporting research
- 5 studys
- Randomized trials
- 5 trials
- Evidence updated
- Apr 2026
Why do we say this?
Across 5 randomized trials, findings are consistent and showed an effect on fasting plasma glucose (FPG) with Low-carbohydrate diet.
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Supporting research
5 published studys
- Online education improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetes management
- Low-Carbohydrate Diet Reduces HbA1c in Prediabetes
- Very low carbohydrate diet improves glycemic control in diabetic kidney disease
- Calorie-Restricted Low-Carbohydrate Diet Improves Diabetes Remission Rates
- Carbohydrate restriction and exercise improve weight loss in prediabetes