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Low-Carbohydrate Diets

Diets that restrict carbohydrate intake, such as very-low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diets, and their effects on weight and glucose control.

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Feb 2, 2026

How do keto diets affect type 2 diabetes outcomes in randomized controlled trials?

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) show that (KDs/VLCKDs) produce consistent short‑to‑medium‑term improvements in weight, triglycerides, and reductions in glucose‑lowering medication use, while effec...

Feb 1, 2026

What peer‑reviewed clinical trials exist that demonstrate reversal of type 2 diabetes and what interventions produced them?

Randomized and controlled clinical trials show that type 2 diabetes (T2D) remission—sustained non‑diabetic glycemia off glucose‑lowering drugs for defined periods—can be achieved by several interventi...