Plain-English translation of NCT05801614 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether two different ways of eating—a low-carbohydrate diet or a low-calorie diet—can help people with type 2 diabetes and excess weight get their blood sugar under control. Researchers want to understand which approach works better and is easier for people to stick with over time.
High blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health problems like heart disease and stroke. Recent research shows that losing weight can dramatically improve blood sugar levels, but strict diets are hard to follow long-term. This trial aims to find a gentler, more sustainable eating approach that people can live with.
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You would be randomly assigned to follow either a low-carb eating plan or a low-calorie eating plan for one year. During the first three months, the low-carb group would aim for very low carbohydrates (30 grams per day), while the low-calorie group would use meal replacement shakes (850 calories per day). After three months, both groups would transition to longer-term healthy eating plans—the low-carb group increasing to 80 grams of carbs daily, and the low-calorie group learning recipes for weight maintenance. You would have access to online recipes and support throughout the year.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 16, 2026 · Not medical advice
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