Randomised controlled trial showed mean weight loss at 3 months in type 2 diabetes, indicating low-carbohydrate diet may aid short-term weight management.
Key Points
Mean weight loss of 2.6 kg at 3 months was noted in the intervention group, while no sustained change was observed at 12 months.
A randomised controlled trial involved 115 participants with type 2 diabetes and BMI ≥27 recruited across 19 practices in England.
Digital support with a low-carbohydrate diet did not significantly improve glycaemic control or cardiovascular risk factors compared to usual care.
The trial suggests that while the intervention is feasible and acceptable, its long-term impact on health metrics appears limited.