University of British Columbia
Jonathan Little
Type 2 diabetes is typically viewed as a chronic, progressive, and lifelong condition. Patients and their healthcare providers "manage" type 2 diabetes through lifestyle modifications and various types of medications designed to lower blood sugar. Exciting new research indicates that "remission" of type 2 diabetes - defined as returning blood sugar into the normal range without having to use medications - through therapeutic nutrition may be possible for many people living with the condition. We will examine the preference, adherence and clinical results of a low-calorie diet or low-carbohydrate diet in type 2 diabetes remission rates.
Type 2 Diabetes
Dietary intervention
Not Applicable
Each dietary remission strategy involves three phases focused on weight loss and medication deprescribing (Phase 1: Weeks 0-12), transition to an individualized sustainable dietary pattern (Phase 2: Weeks 13-20), and weight loss/remission maintenance (Phase 3: Weeks 21-52). We will determine if there is a preference for one diet over the other, measure satisfaction with each approach, and determine clinical outcomes (T2D remission, medication use, blood biomarkers) at one year. Qualitative interviews and feedback surveys with the participants, pharmacists, and RD will provide information on barriers and facilitators to each T2D remission strategy.}}
Study Type : | Interventional |
Estimated Enrollment : | 100 participants |
Masking : | None (Open Label) |
Primary Purpose : | Treatment |
Official Title : | DECIDE: DiEt ChoIce to Promote Type 2 Diabetes rEmission Supported by Community Pharmacists and Registered Dietitians |
Actual Study Start Date : | July 15, 2023 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date : | June 15, 2025 |
Estimated Study Completion Date : | November 1, 2026 |
Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Experimental: Low-calorie diet group A low-calorie diet involving will involve a commercial weight loss program (pre-packaged foods from Ideal Protein, select lean protein sources, non-starchy vegetables) and be led by the pharmacist and registered dietitian (RD) involving in-person and virtual appointments. |
Other: Dietary intervention |
Experimental: Low-carbohydrate diet group The low-carbohydrate diet will involve an individualized whole-food diet (30-130 grams carbohydrate per day) led through virtual visits with a registered dietitian. |
Other: Dietary intervention |
Ages Eligible for Study: | 20 Years to 80 Years |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
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Recruiting
University of British Columbia Okanagan
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1V 3G1