A low carbohydrate diet improves glucose control and reduces triglycerides and HDL cholesterol in patients with type 2 diabetes, but does not significantly affect long-term weight loss.

Efficacy of low carbohydrate diet for type 2 diabetes mellitus management: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Low carbohydrate diets can lead to higher rates of diabetes remission, weight loss, and improved insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes patients, but may be less effective for weight loss if not adhered to.

Efficacy and safety of low and very low carbohydrate diets for type 2 diabetes remission: systematic review and meta-analysis of published and unpublished randomized trial data

Technology-enabled low carbohydrate diets may help people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes manage their condition and potentially achieve remission.

Effectiveness of Technology-Enabled, Low Carbohydrate Dietary Interventions, in the Prevention or Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Adults: A Systematic Literature Review of Randomised Controlled and Non-Randomised Trials

Very low carbohydrate/ketogenic diets show mixed results in managing pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes.

Very low carbohydrate (ketogenic) diets in type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

A low-carbohydrate diet may improve HbA1c, triglycerides, and HDL cholesterol in type 2 diabetes management, but does not significantly differ in weight, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, or diastolic blood pressure.

The interpretation and effect of a low-carbohydrate diet in the management of type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Low-carbohydrate, Mediterranean, Plant-based, and Low-glycemic Index dietary patterns are clinically effective for managing blood glucose levels and cardiovascular risk factors in people with type 2 diabetes.

Determining Dietary Patterns to Recommend for Type 2 Diabetes: An Umbrella Review

A low carbohydrate diet is equally effective as a low fat diet in controlling cardiometabolic markers and reducing the risk of adverse events in obese patients with type 2 diabetes.

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Low Carbohydrate Versus Low Fat Diets, in Type 2 Diabetes: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

A 40% carbohydrate diet may slightly improve metabolic control in people with type 2 diabetes compared to a 30% fat diet, but the benefits are uncertain and may disappear over time.

Effects of low-carbohydrate- compared with low-fat-diet interventions on metabolic control in people with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review including GRADE assessments.

A 6-month 130 g/day low-carbohydrate diet effectively reduced HbA1c and BMI in poorly controlled Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, making it a potentially useful nutrition therapy for those unable to adhere to calorie restricted diets.

A randomized controlled trial of 130 g/day low-carbohydrate diet in type 2 diabetes with poor glycemic control.

Both very-low-carbohydrate and high-carbohydrate diets effectively improve glycemic control and cardiovascular disease risk factors in obese adults with type 2 diabetes after 52 weeks.

Comparison of low- and high-carbohydrate diets for type 2 diabetes management: a randomized trial.

Low-carbohydrate, low-GI, Mediterranean, and high-protein diets effectively improve glycemic control, lipids, and weight loss in people with type 2 diabetes, reducing cardiovascular risk.

Systematic review and meta-analysis of different dietary approaches to the management of type 2 diabetes.

A very low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet can control glycemia and decrease body weight for up to 6 months in people with type 2 diabetes, but its quality of evidence is not sufficient to recommend it.

Effect of a very low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet vs recommended diets in patients with type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis.

Low-carbohydrate diets can help with weight loss, but long-term use may increase cardiovascular risks and mortality.

Low and reduced carbohydrate diets: challenges and opportunities for type 2 diabetes management and prevention

Very low-carbohydrate and high-carbohydrate, low saturated fat diets maintain normal micronutrient levels in adults with type 2 diabetes over a 2-year period.

Nutritional adequacy of very low- and high-carbohydrate, low saturated fat diets in adults with type 2 diabetes: a secondary analysis of a 2-year randomised controlled trial.

Low to moderate carbohydrate diets improve glucose control in type 2 diabetes patients in the first year, but have no significant advantage in glycemic control, weight, or LDL cholesterol over time.

Systematic review and meta-analysis of dietary carbohydrate restriction in patients with type 2 diabetes

Adopting a low-carbohydrate diet is a legitimate and potentially effective treatment option for patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes, with early de-prescription of diabetes medications and ad libitum eating to satiety.

Low-Carbohydrate Diets in the Management of Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: A Review from Clinicians Using the Approach in Practice

Low-carb and ketogenic diets may help manage type 2 diabetes and obesity, but long-term sustainability, safety, and efficacy remain unclear.

Low-Carb and Ketogenic Diets in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Low-carbohydrate diets effectively reduce high blood glucose, do not require weight loss, and can reduce or eliminate medication in type 2 diabetes and type 1 diabetes management without significant side effects.

Dietary carbohydrate restriction as the first approach in diabetes management: critical review and evidence base.

Low carbohydrate dietary approaches (LCDs) are as effective as or superior to other dietary approaches for managing Type 2 diabetes, reducing medication requirements and achieving remission for some individuals.

Low Carbohydrate Dietary Approaches for People With Type 2 Diabetes—A Narrative Review

Ketogenic diets are more effective than low-carbohydrate diets for glycemic and weight control in patients with type 2 diabetes, but must be balanced with increased cardiovascular risks.

A Comparative Study Evaluating the Effectiveness Between Ketogenic and Low-Carbohydrate Diets on Glycemic and Weight Control in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The effectiveness of low-carbohydrate diets in managing Type 2 diabetes.

Some studies suggest low-carbohydrate diets improve glucose control, triglycerides, and HDL cholesterol in type 2 diabetes patients, while other studies show mixed results and emphasize the importance of adherence for weight loss and long-term benefits.