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Remote Diet Support Studied in Diabetes

WhatsApp-based low-carbohydrate nutrition education was linked to short-term glycemic, weight, and medication-use improvements in a small primary care trial

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  • Kathryn Wighton

  • May 11, 2026

  • 5 min

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A randomized controlled trial conducted in Francisco Beltrão, Brazil, demonstrated that remote low-carbohydrate nutrition education significantly improved glycemic control, body weight, and reduced oral antidiabetic medication use in noninsulin-treated type 2 diabetes patients. The trial included 58 participants aged 40-89, showing a decrease in HbA1c from 7.90% to 6.99% in the intervention group, while the control group saw an increase. Despite limitations, the study suggests that structured digital support is more effective than usual care in managing type 2 diabetes.

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Remote Diet Support Studied in Diabetes

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • May 11, 2026

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