Plain-English translation of NCT06144593 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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This study investigates whether a special eating pattern can help improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. The pattern alternates between two days of eating normally and two days of restricting carbohydrates to about 70–90 grams per day. Researchers will compare how your blood sugar responds to this alternating approach versus eating normally for four weeks each.
Many people with type 2 diabetes struggle to keep their blood sugar stable, and standard dietary advice doesn't work equally well for everyone. This study explores whether an alternating carbohydrate-restriction pattern might be an easier, more sustainable way to improve blood sugar control compared to continuous dietary restriction.
You will participate in two four-week periods separated by a break. In one period, you'll follow the alternating carbohydrate-restriction diet (two days normal eating, two days lower carbs, repeating). In the other period, you'll eat normally without restrictions. Your blood sugar will be monitored continuously during both periods using a sensor, and you may have MRI scans and blood tests to measure metabolic changes. The study uses a crossover design, meaning you'll experience both the diet and the normal eating period to see which works better for you personally.
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