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Further studies, including clinical trials, are needed to investigate the effects of a low carbohydrate diet on type 2 diabetes.
There is a need for more rigorous research to clarify the impact of low carbohydrate diets on diabetes management.
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Results highlight the need for further studies, including clinical trials investigating the effects of a low carbohydrate diet in T2D.
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The study is a prospective cohort analysis.
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Association of low carbohydrate diet score with the risk of type 2 diabetes in an Australian population: A longitudinal study
Robel Hussen Kabthymer et al. · Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome Clinical Research & Reviews · 2024
DOI 10.1016/j.dsx.2024.103049
cohort · n=39185Cited 9×
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