Impact of a remote nutrition education on low-carbohydrate diet based in type 2 diabetes management: findings from a Brazilian primary care randomized controlled trial
Introduction: The difficulty of nutritional management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in primary health care in Brazil highlight the need for innovative strategies based on nutritional education. Methods: = 29). Results: < 0.001). Conclusion: In conclusion, the online education intervention improved glycemic control, reduced BMI, and lowered medication requirements, representing a promising strategy for T2DM management with potential to reduce complications and healthcare system costs.
Authors
- Geraldo Emı́lio Vicentini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9446-0427)
- Gisely Sanagiotto Balbinot
- Rômulo Scariot Costódio
Institutions
- Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Diabetology International
- Published
- 2026-04-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s13340-026-00898-2
- Primary Topic
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná