In April, the American Diabetes Association published a long-awaited consensus statement explaining that carbohydrate restriction is not only a safe and sustainable option for diabetes but also the most effective dietary intervention for lowering blood sugar.
A few months later, it was standing-room only during two low-carb presentations at the American Association of Diabetes Educators conference attended by dietitians, nurses, and other diabetes professionals.
A recent study from a team of South African researchers that included Professor Tim Noakes: Unlike many of the studies covered, this wasn’t a randomized controlled trial (RCT) where people were assigned to follow either a low-carb diet or control diet. Instead, the researchers recruited a small group of people with diabetes who were already following a carb-restricted diet on their own. In fact, the criteria for participating in the study included having followed a low-carb, high-fat (LCHF) diet for at least six months, along with a formal diagnosis of type 2 diabetes corroborated by lab work.
See highlights from the study at https://www.dietdoctor.com/new-real-world-study-confirms-benefits-of-a-self-selected-low-carb-lifestyle-for-type-2-diabetes
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#^New Study Confirms Benefits of Low Carb for Type 2 Diabetes — Diet Doctor
Are low-carb diets a good option for type 2 diabetes? A new study shows that people who choose to follow low-carb long term improve their blood sugar, weight, and quality of life.