Can a Low-Carb app help control diabetes?
NCT ID NCT04916314
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a 12-week low-carbohydrate diet program, delivered through a smartphone app with remote coaching, could help people with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar and lose weight. 115 adults recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and who were overweight took part. The program included meal plans, peer support, and activity tracking. Researchers measured changes in blood sugar and weight at 3 months and 1 year.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Low carbohydrate diet
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a practical, app-based way for people with type 2 diabetes to improve blood sugar control and possibly achieve remission.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 115 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and sticking to a low-carb diet long-term can be challenging.
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Conditions
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University of Oxford
Warwick, Select A Region, CV34 4NH, United Kingdom