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DiEt ChoIce to Promote Type 2 Diabetes rEmission

Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is typically viewed as a chronic, progressive, and lifelong condition. Patients and their healthcare providers "manage" type 2 diabetes through lifestyle modifications and various types of medications designed to lower blood sugar.

Exciting new research indicates that "remission" of type 2 diabetes - defined as returning blood sugar into the normal range without having to use medications - through therapeutic nutrition may be possible for many people living with the condition.

We will examine the preference, adherence and clinical results of a low-calorie diet or low-carbohydrate diet in type 2 diabetes remission rates.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    20 to 80

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged 20-80 years old
* Diagnosed with T2D by a physician,
* HbA1c ≥ 6.0%,
* Body Mass Index ≥27 kg/m2 and
* No contraindications or dietary restrictions to following a low-carbohydrate/low-calorie diet.

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of heart disease, heart attack, heart failure, stroke or coronary artery disease within the previous 2 years,
* any current unstable cardiovascular disorder,
* history of liver disease,
* history of kidney disease with eGFR \<30 mls/min/1.73 m2,
* history of neurological disease,
* previous bariatric surgery,
* weight loss (≥5%) within the last six months
* currently pregnant or lactating, or planning on becoming pregnant within the next 12 months,
* history of cancer within the previous 5 years,
* dietary restrictions or allergies that would inhibit adherence to the intervention diet,
* history of eating disorders,
* moderate or severe depression, anxiety or mental health condition that impacts daily life,
* currently following a low-carbohydrate or low-calorie diet, and
* unable to access the Internet (for communication with research team and RD).

Study Location

University of British Columbia Okanagan
University of British Columbia Okanagan
Kelowna, British Columbia
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Jonathan Little, PhD

[email protected]
2508079876
Study Sponsored By
University of British Columbia
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT05710900