Low-Carb Diet for Type 2 Diabetes in Teens
A Low-Carb Approach to Treat Type 2 Diabetes in Pediatric Patients
- Age
- 12 – 18
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 40 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham · Other
This trial is looking for teenagers with type 2 diabetes to test how a low-carb diet works compared to a standard carbohydrate diet. Participants will be involved for 24 weeks.
You may be able to join if
- I am aged 12 to 18.
- I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for more than 3 months.
- My HbA1C is between 6.5% and 8.5%.
- My BMI is greater than the 85th percentile.
- I have negative pancreatic autoantibodies.
- I have been on a stable dose of anti-diabetic medications for 3 months.
You may not be able to join if
- I am currently receiving insulin treatment.
- I have renal impairment.
- I have hepatic dysfunction.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityThe purpose of this project is to test the effect of a low carb diet compared to standard carb diet among adolescents with T2D over a 24-week period.
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