Low carbohydrate diets, glycaemic control, enablers, and barriers in the management of type 1 diabetes: a mixed methods systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medical nutrition therapy is fundamental for diabetes management, however there is a lack of evidence supporting an ideal recommended carbohydrate intake for maintaining optimal glycaemia in individuals living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Adults with T1D are increasingly drawn to very low carbohydrate (≤ 50 g/day or < 10% total energy intake) and low carbohydrate diets (< 130 g/day or < 26% total energy intake) because of the reported positive impact on both physical health and psychological well-being. Current evidence regarding the effectiveness on glycaemia and the lived experience by adults with T1D when using these diets is limited. This mixed methods systematic review was undertaken to examine the effectiveness of very low and low carbohydrate diets on HbA1c and exp

SUBMITTER: Paul J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11531154 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature