Dietary choice may unlock type 2 diabetes remission without drugs

NCT ID NCT05710900

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a low-calorie or low-carbohydrate diet can help people with type 2 diabetes achieve remission—meaning blood sugar returns to normal without medication. One hundred adults aged 20–80 with type 2 diabetes and a BMI of 27 or higher will follow a structured diet program supported by pharmacists and dietitians. The study will compare how well participants stick to each diet and how many achieve remission over one year.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: a low-calorie or low-carbohydrate dietary intervention
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that structured dietary programs can help many people with type 2 diabetes achieve remission without medication.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 100 participants. Dietary adherence can be challenging, and results may not apply to everyone with type 2 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 British Columbia Okanagan

Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 3G1, Canada

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