Low-Carb Diet for Type 2 Diabetes
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this project is to test the effect of a low carb diet compared to standard carb diet among adolescents with T2D over a 24-week period.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial requires that you stay on a stable dose of your current anti-diabetic medications like GLP-1, metformin, or SGLT-2 inhibitors for at least 3 months before joining.
Is a low-carb diet safe for people with type 2 diabetes?
How does a low-carb diet differ from other treatments for type 2 diabetes?
A low-carb diet is unique for type 2 diabetes management because it focuses on reducing carbohydrate intake, which can help improve blood sugar control more effectively than high-carb diets. This approach is particularly suitable for people with type 2 diabetes, as it directly targets the body's ability to manage blood sugar levels.56789
What data supports the effectiveness of the low-carb diet treatment for type 2 diabetes?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Ortal Resnick, MD
Principal Investigator
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adolescents aged 12-18 with Type 2 Diabetes, who have an HbA1C level between 6.5-8.5% and a BMI above the 85th percentile. Participants should not be on insulin but can be taking certain diabetes medications like GLP-1, metformin, or SGLT-2 inhibitors as long as doses have been stable for three months.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants are randomly assigned to either a low-carb diet or a standard diabetes diet for 24 weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Low Carb Diet
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Lead Sponsor
Children's of Alabama
Collaborator