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Read our Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
The CARBCOUNT trial is testing whether two different eating approaches can help people with type 2 diabetes go into remission—meaning blood sugar levels return to normal without medication. One approach uses a complete nutritional formula for 3 months followed by a calorie-controlled diet, while the other uses a very low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet for 3 months followed by a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet. Both approaches include online support, recipes, meal planning tools, and e-learning to help you succeed.
Type 2 diabetes can sometimes be reversed with the right diet and lifestyle changes, but we don't yet know which dietary approach works best for the most people. This trial will help doctors understand whether a formula-based approach or a low-carbohydrate approach is more effective at achieving remission.
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You will be randomly assigned to one of two eating plans and follow it for 15 months total. You will receive access to an online platform with recipes, meal planning tools, cooking tips, and educational videos. You'll have support to help you stick with your assigned diet, and researchers will track how well your blood sugar is controlled over time. The study involves regular check-ins to monitor your progress toward remission.
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