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Low Carbohydrate Diet vs. High Carbohydrate Diet in Type 1 Diabetes

Low Carbohydrate Diet vs. High Carbohydrate Diet in Type 1 Diabetes: A Randomized Crossover Study

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02888691
Acronym
HiLo12
Enrollment
14
Registered
2016-09-05
Start date
2016-08-31
Completion date
2017-11-30
Last updated
2023-03-28

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Type 1 Diabetes

Brief summary

The aim of the study is to investigate glycemic control during a low carbohydrate diet compared with during a high carbohydrate diet in adults with insulin pump treated type 1 diabetes.

Interventions

OTHERLow carbohydrate diet

Sponsors

Hvidovre University Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Type 1 diabetes ≥3 years * Insulin pump use ≥1 year * HbA1c ≥53 mmol/mol (7.0%) * BMI 20-27 kg/m2 * Willingness to count carbohydrates and use the insulin pump bolus calculator for all boluses during the intervention periods * Willingness to use continuous glucose monitoring consistently during the intervention periods

Exclusion criteria

* Females of childbearing potential who are pregnant, breast-feeding or intend to become pregnant or are not using adequate contraceptive methods * Use of SGLT-2-inhibitors * Use of corticosteroids during or within 30 days prior to the intervention periods * Celiac disease * Inflammatory bowel disease * Macroalbuminuria * Active proliferative retinopathy combined with an HbA1c ≥ 75 mmol/mol (9.0%) * Known or suspected alcohol or drug abuse * Other concomitant medical or psychological condition that according to the investigator's assessment makes the patient unsuitable for study participation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percentage of Time Spent in Euglycemia12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyTime spent with glucose values 4.0-10.0 mmol/l assessed by continuous glucose monitoring

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Potassium12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in potassium
Mean Glucose12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyMean glucose value assessed by continuous glucose monitoring
Standard Deviation of Glucose12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyStandard deviation of glucose values assessed by continuous glucose monitoring
Coefficient of Variation of Glucose12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyCoefficient of variation of glucose values assessed by continuous glucose monitoring
Mean Amplitude of Glycemic Excursions12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyMean amplitude of glycemic excursions (MAGE) assessed by continuous glucose monitoring
Time Spent in Hypoglycemia12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyPercentage of time spent with glucose values ≤ 3.9 mmol/l assessed by continuous glucose monitoring
Time Spent in Hyperglycemia12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyTime spent with glucose values \> 10.0 mmol/l assessed by continuous glucose monitoring
Change in A1cFrom baseline to 12 weeksChange in hemoglobin A1c
AUC Low12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyDifference in area under the curve \<4.0 mmol/l assessed by continuous glucose monitoring
AUC High12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyDifference in area under the curve \>10.0 mmol/l assessed by continuous glucose monitoring
Post Breakfast Glucose Excursion12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyDifference in post breakfast glucose excursion assessed by continuous glucose monitoring
Severe HypoglycemiaFrom baseline to 12 weeksNumber of severe hypoglycemia episodes (glucagon or intravenous glucose administration)
Total Daily Dose12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyTotal daily insulin dose
Total Daily Basal Insulin 24 Hour12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyTotal daily basal insulin dose in the time range 00:00-24:00
Total Nightime Basal InsulinFrom baseline to 12 weeksTotal nighttime basal insulin in the time range 00:00-06:00
Total Daytime Basal Insulin12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyTotal daytime basal insulin in the time range 06:00-24:00
Total Daily Bolus Insulin12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyDifference in total daily bolus insulin
Blood Glucose Readings12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyNumber of blood glucose readings
Carbohydrate Servings12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyNumber of daily carbohydrate servings (one serving ≥ 15 grams)
Body Composition12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in fat mass (% of total body weight) assessed by Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry
Weight12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in weight
Hip Circumference12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in hip circumference
Waist CircumferenceFrom baseline to 12 weeksChange in waist circumference
Systolic Blood Pressure12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in systolic blood pressure
Diastolic Blood Pressure12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in diastolic blood pressure
Heart Rate12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in heart rate
Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire score. Score range: 0-36, with higher values representing higher degrees of treatment satisfaction.
Hypoglycemia Fear12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in Hypoglycemia Fear Survey score. Score range: 0-52, with higher scores indicating higher degrees of fear of hypoglycemia.
Cholesterol12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in total cholesterol
HDL12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in HDL
LDL12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in LDL
Triglycerides12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in triglycerides
Free Fatty Acids12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in free fatty acids
Sodium12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in sodium
Creatinine12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in creatinine
Urate12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in urate
Albumin12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in albumin
Hemoglobin12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in hemoglobin
Leucocytes12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in leucocytes
Thrombocytes12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in thrombocytes
Iron12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in iron
Transferrin12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in transferrin
Ferritin12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in ferritin
Folate12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in folate
Vitamin B-1212 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in vitamin B-12
Magnesium12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in magnesium
Zinc12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in zinc
U-alb-crea Ratio12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in urine albumin-creatinine ratio
IL-812 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in IL-8
TNF-alpha12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in TNF-alpha
Supar12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in Supar
CRP12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in CRP
IL-112 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in IL-1
IL-612 weeks - from baseline to end of studyChange in IL-6

Other

MeasureTime frameDescription
Carbohydrate Intake12 weeks - from baseline to end of studyDaily carbohydrate intake assessed by insulin pump download
KetonesSpot test at week 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12Morning blood ketone values obtained 7 times during the study period. A single value was calculated for each study participant based on an average of the 7 datapoints.

Countries

Denmark

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Study Cohort
Baseline characteristics are for the whole study cohort, not for each of study arm of the cross-over study
14
Total14

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicStudy Cohort
Age, Continuous44 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12
body mass index25 kg/m*m
daily carbohydrate intake145 grams
diabetes duration19 years
HbA1c58 mmol/mol
insulin pump use7 years
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
14 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
8 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
6 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 140 / 12
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 140 / 12
serious
Total, serious adverse events
1 / 140 / 12

Outcome results

Primary

Percentage of Time Spent in Euglycemia

Time spent with glucose values 4.0-10.0 mmol/l assessed by continuous glucose monitoring

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietPercentage of Time Spent in Euglycemia68.6 Percentage of timeStandard Deviation 8.9
High Carbohydrate DietPercentage of Time Spent in Euglycemia65.3 Percentage of timeStandard Deviation 6.5
Secondary

Albumin

Change in albumin

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietAlbumin1 g/lStandard Deviation 1
High Carbohydrate DietAlbumin0 g/lStandard Deviation 0
Secondary

AUC High

Difference in area under the curve \>10.0 mmol/l assessed by continuous glucose monitoring

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

Population: CGM data were collected, but the calculation of AUC high was not conducted. The analysis plan was changed as a result of changes in the guidelines for reporting of CGM-based measures. To calculate AUC high would require extensive work, and the results would be of no clinical relevance. Funding aquired for this project covers only clinically relevant analysis and ultimately, AUC high was not calculated due to lack of funding.

Secondary

AUC Low

Difference in area under the curve \<4.0 mmol/l assessed by continuous glucose monitoring

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

Population: CGM data were collected, but the calculation of AUC low was not conducted. The analysis plan was changed as a result of changes in the guidelines for reporting of CGM-based measures. To calculate AUC low would require extensive work, and the results would be of no clinical relevance. Funding aquired for this project covers only clinically relevant analysis and ultimately, AUC low was not calculated due to lack of funding.

Secondary

Blood Glucose Readings

Number of blood glucose readings

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

Secondary

Body Composition

Change in fat mass (% of total body weight) assessed by Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietBody Composition-0.2 percentage of total body weightStandard Deviation 0.6
High Carbohydrate DietBody Composition1.0 percentage of total body weightStandard Deviation 0
Secondary

Carbohydrate Servings

Number of daily carbohydrate servings (one serving ≥ 15 grams)

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

Secondary

Change in A1c

Change in hemoglobin A1c

Time frame: From baseline to 12 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietChange in A1c1 mmol/molStandard Deviation 1
High Carbohydrate DietChange in A1c1 mmol/molStandard Deviation 0
Secondary

Cholesterol

Change in total cholesterol

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietCholesterol0.4 mmol/lStandard Deviation 0
High Carbohydrate DietCholesterol0.2 mmol/lStandard Deviation 0.3
Secondary

Coefficient of Variation of Glucose

Coefficient of variation of glucose values assessed by continuous glucose monitoring

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietCoefficient of Variation of Glucose32.7 percentageStandard Deviation 3.2
High Carbohydrate DietCoefficient of Variation of Glucose37.5 percentageStandard Deviation 3.6
Secondary

Creatinine

Change in creatinine

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietCreatinine2 micromol/lStandard Deviation 1
High Carbohydrate DietCreatinine2 micromol/lStandard Deviation 1
Secondary

CRP

Change in CRP

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

Secondary

Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction

Change in Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire score. Score range: 0-36, with higher values representing higher degrees of treatment satisfaction.

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietDiabetes Treatment Satisfaction3.8 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.7
High Carbohydrate DietDiabetes Treatment Satisfaction4.9 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.6
Secondary

Diastolic Blood Pressure

Change in diastolic blood pressure

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietDiastolic Blood Pressure2 mmHgStandard Deviation 4
High Carbohydrate DietDiastolic Blood Pressure7 mmHgStandard Deviation 4
Secondary

Ferritin

Change in ferritin

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

Secondary

Folate

Change in folate

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietFolate0.5 micromol/lStandard Deviation 0.1
High Carbohydrate DietFolate0.3 micromol/lStandard Deviation 0.9
Secondary

Free Fatty Acids

Change in free fatty acids

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

Secondary

HDL

Change in HDL

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietHDL0.6 mmol/lStandard Deviation 0
High Carbohydrate DietHDL0.03 mmol/lStandard Deviation 0.05
Secondary

Heart Rate

Change in heart rate

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietHeart Rate3 beats per minuteStandard Deviation 0
High Carbohydrate DietHeart Rate1 beats per minuteStandard Deviation 1
Secondary

Hemoglobin

Change in hemoglobin

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietHemoglobin0.3 mmol/lStandard Deviation 0.1
High Carbohydrate DietHemoglobin0.2 mmol/lStandard Deviation 0
Secondary

Hip Circumference

Change in hip circumference

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietHip Circumference5.2 centimeterStandard Deviation 10.8
High Carbohydrate DietHip Circumference4.6 centimeterStandard Deviation 0.4
Secondary

Hypoglycemia Fear

Change in Hypoglycemia Fear Survey score. Score range: 0-52, with higher scores indicating higher degrees of fear of hypoglycemia.

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietHypoglycemia Fear0 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.9
High Carbohydrate DietHypoglycemia Fear2.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 6
Secondary

IL-1

Change in IL-1

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietIL-10.2 pg/mlStandard Deviation 0.3
High Carbohydrate DietIL-10.9 pg/mlStandard Deviation 1.1
Secondary

IL-6

Change in IL-6

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietIL-61.8 pg/mlStandard Deviation 7.1
High Carbohydrate DietIL-66.5 pg/mlStandard Deviation 4.3
Secondary

IL-8

Change in IL-8

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

Secondary

Iron

Change in iron

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietIron2 micromol/lStandard Deviation 4
High Carbohydrate DietIron4 micromol/lStandard Deviation 0
Secondary

LDL

Change in LDL

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietLDL0.2 mmol/lStandard Deviation 0
High Carbohydrate DietLDL0.2 mmol/lStandard Deviation 0.2
Secondary

Leucocytes

Change in leucocytes

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietLeucocytes0.1 cells/lStandard Deviation 0.2
High Carbohydrate DietLeucocytes0.2 cells/lStandard Deviation 0.1
Secondary

Magnesium

Change in magnesium

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietMagnesium0.03 mmol/lStandard Deviation 0
High Carbohydrate DietMagnesium0.02 mmol/lStandard Deviation 0
Secondary

Mean Amplitude of Glycemic Excursions

Mean amplitude of glycemic excursions (MAGE) assessed by continuous glucose monitoring

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

Population: CGM data were collected, but the calculation of MAGE was not conducted. The analysis plan was changed as a result of changes in the guidelines for reporting of CGM-based measures. To calculate MAGE would require extensive work, and the results would be of no clinical relevance. Funding aquired for this project covers only clinically relevant analysis and ultimately, MAGE was not calculated due to lack of funding.

Secondary

Mean Glucose

Mean glucose value assessed by continuous glucose monitoring

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietMean Glucose8.8 mmol/lStandard Deviation 0.7
High Carbohydrate DietMean Glucose8.9 mmol/lStandard Deviation 0.7
Secondary

Post Breakfast Glucose Excursion

Difference in post breakfast glucose excursion assessed by continuous glucose monitoring

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

Population: Data cannot be reported because the data collection method was invalid.

Secondary

Potassium

Change in potassium

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietPotassium0.2 mmol/lStandard Deviation 0
High Carbohydrate DietPotassium0.1 mmol/lStandard Deviation 0.1
Secondary

Severe Hypoglycemia

Number of severe hypoglycemia episodes (glucagon or intravenous glucose administration)

Time frame: From baseline to 12 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Low Carbohydrate DietSevere Hypoglycemia0 events
High Carbohydrate DietSevere Hypoglycemia0 events
Secondary

Sodium

Change in sodium

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietSodium0 mmol/lStandard Deviation 1
High Carbohydrate DietSodium1 mmol/lStandard Deviation 1
Secondary

Standard Deviation of Glucose

Standard deviation of glucose values assessed by continuous glucose monitoring

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietStandard Deviation of Glucose2.9 mmol/lStandard Deviation 0.4
High Carbohydrate DietStandard Deviation of Glucose3.3 mmol/lStandard Deviation 0.4
Secondary

Supar

Change in Supar

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

Secondary

Systolic Blood Pressure

Change in systolic blood pressure

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietSystolic Blood Pressure4 mmHgStandard Deviation 1
High Carbohydrate DietSystolic Blood Pressure12 mmHgStandard Deviation 5
Secondary

Thrombocytes

Change in thrombocytes

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietThrombocytes17 cells/lStandard Deviation 1
High Carbohydrate DietThrombocytes6 cells/lStandard Deviation 10
Secondary

Time Spent in Hyperglycemia

Time spent with glucose values \> 10.0 mmol/l assessed by continuous glucose monitoring

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietTime Spent in Hyperglycemia29.5 Percentage of timeStandard Deviation 9
High Carbohydrate DietTime Spent in Hyperglycemia31.1 Percentage of timeStandard Deviation 7.3
Secondary

Time Spent in Hypoglycemia

Percentage of time spent with glucose values ≤ 3.9 mmol/l assessed by continuous glucose monitoring

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietTime Spent in Hypoglycemia1.9 Percentage of timeStandard Deviation 1.8
High Carbohydrate DietTime Spent in Hypoglycemia3.6 Percentage of timeStandard Deviation 2.1
Secondary

TNF-alpha

Change in TNF-alpha

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietTNF-alpha2.3 pg/mlStandard Deviation 3
High Carbohydrate DietTNF-alpha2.8 pg/mlStandard Deviation 2.6
Secondary

Total Daily Basal Insulin 24 Hour

Total daily basal insulin dose in the time range 00:00-24:00

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietTotal Daily Basal Insulin 24 Hour18.5 Units of insulinStandard Deviation 5.4
High Carbohydrate DietTotal Daily Basal Insulin 24 Hour17.3 Units of insulinStandard Deviation 5.4
Secondary

Total Daily Bolus Insulin

Difference in total daily bolus insulin

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietTotal Daily Bolus Insulin15.1 Units of insulinStandard Deviation 4.4
High Carbohydrate DietTotal Daily Bolus Insulin25.9 Units of insulinStandard Deviation 7.3
Secondary

Total Daily Dose

Total daily insulin dose

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietTotal Daily Dose33.6 Units of insulinStandard Deviation 8.1
High Carbohydrate DietTotal Daily Dose43.2 Units of insulinStandard Deviation 11
Secondary

Total Daytime Basal Insulin

Total daytime basal insulin in the time range 06:00-24:00

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

Secondary

Total Nightime Basal Insulin

Total nighttime basal insulin in the time range 00:00-06:00

Time frame: From baseline to 12 weeks

Secondary

Transferrin

Change in transferrin

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

Secondary

Triglycerides

Change in triglycerides

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietTriglycerides0.0 mmol/lStandard Deviation 0.1
High Carbohydrate DietTriglycerides0.1 mmol/lStandard Deviation 0
Secondary

U-alb-crea Ratio

Change in urine albumin-creatinine ratio

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietU-alb-crea Ratio1 mg/mmolStandard Deviation 4
High Carbohydrate DietU-alb-crea Ratio3 mg/mmolStandard Deviation 1
Secondary

Urate

Change in urate

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

Secondary

Vitamin B-12

Change in vitamin B-12

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietVitamin B-1218 pmol/lStandard Deviation 8
High Carbohydrate DietVitamin B-1235 pmol/lStandard Deviation 10
Secondary

Waist Circumference

Change in waist circumference

Time frame: From baseline to 12 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietWaist Circumference-1.9 centimeterStandard Deviation 0.5
High Carbohydrate DietWaist Circumference0.0 centimeterStandard Deviation 1.8
Secondary

Weight

Change in weight

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietWeight1.9 kilogramStandard Deviation 0.3
High Carbohydrate DietWeight1.7 kilogramStandard Deviation 1.6
Secondary

Zinc

Change in zinc

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietZinc1 micromol/lStandard Deviation 1
High Carbohydrate DietZinc0 micromol/lStandard Deviation 1
Other Pre-specified

Carbohydrate Intake

Daily carbohydrate intake assessed by insulin pump download

Time frame: 12 weeks - from baseline to end of study

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietCarbohydrate Intake98 grams per dayStandard Deviation 11
High Carbohydrate DietCarbohydrate Intake246 grams per dayStandard Deviation 34
Other Pre-specified

Ketones

Morning blood ketone values obtained 7 times during the study period. A single value was calculated for each study participant based on an average of the 7 datapoints.

Time frame: Spot test at week 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low Carbohydrate DietKetones0.2 mmol/lStandard Deviation 0.1
High Carbohydrate DietKetones0.1 mmol/lStandard Deviation 0

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026