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August 19, 2025Diabetology & Metabolic SyndromeOpen Access

The efficacy of low-carbohydrate diets on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes: a comprehensive overview of meta-analyses of controlled clinical trials

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YYYue YanSASanaz AsemaniPJParsa Jamilian

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Overview

Meta-analysis shows low-carbohydrate diets improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetes, indicating potential benefits short-term.

Key Points

  • Low-carbohydrate diets significantly reduced hemoglobin A1c levels in 16 out of 21 analyzed studies, demonstrating effectiveness.
  • The analysis reviewed multiple randomized controlled trials, focusing on adults with type 2 diabetes, ensuring high-quality evidence.
  • Methodological quality was assessed using the AMSTAR2 tool, highlighting the rigor of the evaluation process.
  • While short-term benefits were evident, further research is necessary to develop strategies for long-term diabetes management.

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Yan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af4953ad7bf08b1ead5214https://doi.org/10.1186/s13098-025-01890-7
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