A dietary intervention focusing on low-carbohydrate breakfasts for adults with type 2 diabetes
A small steps, low-literacy, breakfast-focused dietary self-management intervention for adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes
This study is looking at a simple way to help adults with type 2 diabetes improve their health by changing what they eat for breakfast, focusing on low-carb options to make it easier for everyone to follow along and feel better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11004354 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a dietary self-management intervention specifically designed for adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. It aims to simplify dietary changes by focusing on low-carbohydrate breakfasts, making it easier for individuals with lower health literacy to adhere to the recommendations. The approach involves providing practical, manageable steps to improve glycemic control and reduce reliance on medications. Participants will be guided through the process of modifying their breakfast choices to support better health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes and low health literacy.
Not a fit: Patients who have well-controlled diabetes or those who do not have type 2 diabetes may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could help improve blood sugar control and overall health for adults with type 2 diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that dietary interventions can effectively improve glycemic control, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Saslow, Laura — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Saslow, Laura
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.