Using a very low-carbohydrate diet to lower diabetes risk
Testing a very low-carbohydrate diet version of the Diabetes Prevention Program to reduce risk factors for type 2 diabetes
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · NIH-11085174
This study is looking at whether a very low-carb diet can help people at risk for type 2 diabetes do better in a program designed to prevent the disease, and it’s for adults who want to improve their blood sugar levels and overall health.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11085174 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how a very low-carbohydrate diet can improve the effectiveness of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) in reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Participants will be involved in a randomized controlled trial where they will follow this dietary approach, which is believed to better manage blood sugar levels compared to traditional low-fat diets. The study aims to assess the acceptability and feasibility of this dietary strategy among adults at risk for diabetes, focusing on weight loss and metabolic health improvements.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are at risk for type 2 diabetes, particularly those with prediabetes or obesity.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk for type 2 diabetes or those with established diabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a more effective dietary intervention for preventing type 2 diabetes in at-risk adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that dietary interventions can significantly impact diabetes prevention, but this specific approach using a very low-carbohydrate diet is relatively novel.
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.
Conditions: adult onset diabetes, Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus