A food-based, low-energy, low-carbohydrate diet for people with type 2 diabetes in primary care: A randomized controlled feasibility trial.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To examine the feasibility of a food-based, low-energy, low-carbohydrate diet with behavioural support delivered by practice nurses for patients with type 2 diabetes.

Materials and methods

People with type 2 diabetes and a body mass index (BMI) of ≥30 kg/m² were randomized 2:1 to intervention or control (usual care) and assessed at 12 weeks. The intervention comprised an 800-1000 kcal/day, food-based, low-carbohydrate (<26% energy) diet for 8 weeks, followed by a 4-week weight maintenance period and four 15-20-minute appointments with a nurse. Primary outcomes were feasibility of recruitment, fidelity of intervention delivery and retention of participants at 12 weeks. Secondary outcomes included change in weight and HbA1c. Focus groups explored the interventio

SUBMITTER: Morris E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7079070 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature