Low carb diet yields greater decrease in HbA1c
Reductions in fasting plasma glucose and body weight also greater compared with usual diet study shows
Reductions in HbA1c, fasting plasma glucose, body weight at six months greater with low-carbohydrate diet versus usual diet in individuals with elevated untreated HbA1c
For individuals with elevated glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), a low-carbohydrate dietary intervention leads to greater reductions in HbA1c than usual diet, according to a US study.