Research
Metabolic adaptation
Low-carb diets may lead to lower levels of HbA1c in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Practitioners may consider recommending low-carb diets to help manage HbA1c levels in diabetic patients.
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theoretically, it could make sense to reduce the daily amount of carbohydrates ingested, to achieve lower levels of HbA1c.
Why this rating
The claim is based on a narrative review of current evidence.
Source
Current Evidence Regarding Low-carb Diets for The Metabolic Control of Type-2 Diabetes
Adriana Andrade de Sousa et al. · Current Diabetes Reviews · 2020
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