DiEt ChoIce to Promote Type 2 Diabetes REmission
Recruiting now NCT05710900
Run by University of British Columbia · for 20 to 80 · All sexes
What this study is about
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.
Who can join (things the study team will check)
✅ You may be able to join if…
- Aged 20-80 years old
- Diagnosed with T2D by a physician,
- HbA1c ≥ 6.0%,
- Body Mass Index ≥27 kg/m2 and
- No contraindications or dietary restrictions to following a low-carbohydrate/low-calorie diet.
🚫 You may not be able to join if…
- History of heart disease, heart attack, heart failure, stroke or coronary artery disease within the previous 2 years,
- any current unstable cardiovascular disorder,
- history of liver disease,
- history of kidney disease with eGFR <30 mls/min/1.73 m2,
- history of neurological disease,
- previous bariatric surgery,
- weight loss (≥5%) within the last six months
- currently pregnant or lactating, or planning on becoming pregnant within the next 12 months,
- history of cancer within the previous 5 years,
- dietary restrictions or allergies that would inhibit adherence to the intervention diet,
- history of eating disorders,
- moderate or severe depression, anxiety or mental health condition that impacts daily life,
- currently following a low-carbohydrate or low-calorie diet, and
- unable to access the Internet (for communication with research team and RD).
Where this trial is running
- University of British Columbia Okanagan, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Who to contact
Barbara Oliveira, PhD · (250) 859-9900 · barbara.oliveira@ubc.ca
It's completely normal to call and ask questions before deciding anything. Mention the study ID: NCT05710900.
Verify everything on the official ClinicalTrials.gov record. Page updated July 2026.