INTRODUCTION: Emerging evidence indicates that remission of type 2 diabetes (T2D) is achievable through nutritional approaches. However, effectiveness of remission-focused nutrition interventions has yet to be tested in real-world settings. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the preliminary effectiveness of a virtual healthcare provider-led nutrition intervention for T2D remission on glycemic management and medication use. METHODS: This quasi-experimental study was remotely delivered by registered dietitians and pharmacists. Adults with T2D self-selected to either a 12-week whole-food ketogenic diet (KD, 0.05). Carbohydrate intake decreased significantly in both groups (both p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: A virtual, healthcare provider-led, nutrition-based T2D remission intervention led to significant improvements in CGM-derived glycemic outcomes and reduced medication burden over 12 weeks, supporting the preliminary effectiveness and safety of remotely-delivered nutritional strategies for T2D management.
Yuan Ji (Thu,) studied this question.