Breakfast makeover: simple diet change may tame diabetes

NCT ID NCT05986097

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a 4-month online program that encourages a very low-carbohydrate breakfast for adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. Researchers measured how satisfied participants were, how well they stuck to the diet, and changes in blood sugar, weight, and medication use. The goal is to see if this simple breakfast change is a practical way to improve diabetes management.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: low-carbohydrate breakfast-focused dietary program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a simple, low-cost dietary approach to help manage type 2 diabetes and reduce medication needs.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase trial (119 participants) focused on feasibility and satisfaction, not a large-scale test of effectiveness. Results may not apply to all people with diabetes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

TYPE 2 DIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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