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The web-based T2Diet healthy LCD education programme (intervention) or standard care only (control).
A web-based low carbohydrate diet improved glycaemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes compared to standard care.
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Extended (5–20+ y)
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Study focus
A web-based low carbohydrate diet improved glycaemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes compared to standard care.
Improving glycaemic control is crucial for individuals with type 2 diabetes, as it can reduce the risk of complications associated with the disease. This study demonstrates that a web-based low carbohydrate diet can be an effective tool for managing diabetes, potentially leading to better health outcomes and reduced reliance on medication.
The study did not measure long-term effects beyond the intervention period. Sample size and demographic diversity may limit generalizability. Some outcomes were not statistically significant, indicating variability.
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Jedha D, Mohammadreza M, Gavin A, Elena SG, Kylie B, Sheikh MSI. Web-based low carbohydrate diet improves glycaemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial. Nutrition & Diabetes. 2023;13:12. doi:10.1038/s41387-023-00240-8
HbA1c decreased by 0.65% (p < 0.0001)
Body weight decreased by 3.26 kg (p < 0.0001)
BMI decreased by 1.11 kg/m² (p < 0.0001)
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This study contributes evidence to Remote nutrition education on low-carbohydrate diet and Anti-glycaemic medication requirements, BMI, Body weight, and 1 more.
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Remote nutrition education on low-carbohydrate diet → Anti-glycaemic medication requirements
Remote nutrition education on low-carbohydrate diet → Anti-glycaemic medication requirements
Remote nutrition education on low-carbohydrate diet → BMI
Remote nutrition education on low-carbohydrate diet → BMI
Remote nutrition education on low-carbohydrate diet → Body weight
Remote nutrition education on low-carbohydrate diet → Body weight
Remote nutrition education on low-carbohydrate diet → HbA1c
Remote nutrition education on low-carbohydrate diet → HbA1c
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This study contributes to evidence on Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education and HbA1c, Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education and Body Weight.
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Measures Body Weight as a key outcome.
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Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education appears to affect body weight.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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Body weight
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 68.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 17 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education may lower HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
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HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 74.8 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 28 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education appears to affect body mass index.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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BMI
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 7 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Remote nutrition education on low-carbohydrate diet appears to improve anti-glycaemic medication requirements.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Anti-glycaemic medication requirements
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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