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The Impact of a Low-Carbohydrate Diet on Micronutrient Intake and Status in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes.

Nutrients
March 15, 2023
Neriya Levran et al. (7 authors)
Clinical TrialJournal ArticleHuman StudyClinical
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to evaluate macronutrient and micronutrient intake and status in youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) following a low-carbohydrate diet (LCD).

Results Summary

The LCD reduced carbohydrate intake, BMI z-scores, waist-circumference percentile, and HbA1c levels, but also led to significant declines in iron, calcium, vitamin B1, and folate intake below recommended levels.

Population

Adolescents with T1DM using continuous glucose monitoring devices.

Effective Dosage

50-80 g carbohydrate/day.

Duration

6 months.

Interactions

None mentioned.

Extracted Claims (14)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
low-carbohydrate diet (LCD)
decrease
carbohydrate intake
adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM)
from 266 g (204; 316) to 87 g (68; 95)
decreased
#1
low-carbohydrate diet (LCD)
decrease
energy intake
adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM)
-
decreased
#2
low-carbohydrate diet (LCD)
decrease
energy percent from ultra-processed food
adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM)
-
decreased
#3
low-carbohydrate diet (LCD)
decrease
fiber intake
adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM)
-
decreased
#4
low-carbohydrate diet (LCD)
decrease
BMI z-score
adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM)
-
declines
#5
low-carbohydrate diet (LCD)
decrease
waist-circumference percentile
adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM)
-
declines
#6
low-carbohydrate diet (LCD)
decrease
HbA1c
adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM)
from 8.1% (7.5; 9.4) to 7.7% (6.9; 8.2)
improvement
#7
low-carbohydrate diet (LCD)
decrease
median intake levels of iron
adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM)
-
significant declines below the DRI
#8
low-carbohydrate diet (LCD)
decrease
median intake levels of calcium
adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM)
-
significant declines below the DRI
#9
low-carbohydrate diet (LCD)
decrease
median intake levels of vitamin B1
adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM)
-
significant declines below the DRI
#10
low-carbohydrate diet (LCD)
decrease
median intake levels of folate
adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM)
-
significant declines below the DRI
#11
low-carbohydrate diet (LCD)
decrease
ultra-processed food consumption
youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM)
-
lowered
#12
low-carbohydrate diet (LCD)
decrease
BMI z-scores
youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM)
-
lowered
#13
low-carbohydrate diet (LCD)
decrease
indices of central obesity
youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM)
-
lowered
#14
Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the macronutrient and micronutrient intake and status in youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) following the consumption of a low-carbohydrate diet (LCD). RESEARCH METHODS AND PROCEDURES: In a prospective intervention clinical trial, adolescents with T1DM using a continuous glucose monitoring device were enrolled. Following a cooking workshop, each participant received a personalized diet regime based on LCD (50-80 g carbohydrate/day). A Food Frequency Questionnaire was administered, and laboratory tests were taken before and 6 months following the intervention. Twenty participants were enrolled. RESULTS: The median age was 17 years (15; 19), and the median diabetes duration was 10 years (8; 12). During the six-months intervention, carbohydrate intake decreased from 266 g (204; 316) to 87 g (68; 95) (p = 0.004). Energy intake, the energy percent from ultra-processed food, and fiber intake decreased (p = 0.001, p = 0.024, and p < 0.0001, respectively). These changes were accompanied by declines in BMI z-score (p = 0.019) and waist-circumference percentile (p = 0.007). Improvement was observed in the median HbA1c from 8.1% (7.5; 9.4) to 7.7% (6.9; 8.2) (p = 0.021). Significant declines below the DRI were shown in median intake levels of iron, calcium, vitamin B1, and folate. CONCLUSIONS: The LCD lowered ultra-processed food consumption, BMI z-scores and the indices of central obesity. However, LCDs require close nutritional monitoring due to the possibility of nutrient deficiencies.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdolescentHumansBlood GlucoseBlood Glucose Self-MonitoringDiabetes Mellitus, Type 1DietDiet, Carbohydrate-RestrictedEatingEnergy IntakeProspective Studies
Study Links
Quality Scores
Safety70
Efficacy85/10
Quality80/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations9
Citations/Year4.5
Relative Citation Ratio2.76
NIH Percentile83.1%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
Weight Score2.80
Normalized Score0.78
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