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A Low-Carb Approach to Treat Type 2 Diabetes in Pediatric Patients

Carb Control: Low-Carbohydrate Dietary Intervention for Pediatric Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Who can join

Ages 12 to 18 · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 12-18
* Diabetes diagnosis \>3 months to ensure stable baseline glycemic control
* HbA1C between 6.5- 8.5%
* BMI \>85th percentile
* Negative pancreatic autoantibodies
* Stable dose of anti-diabetic drugs GLP-1, metformin, SGLT-2 inhibitors, for 3 months

Exclusion Criteria:

* Current insulin treatment
* Renal impairment measured as creatinine \> 1 mg/dL
* Hepatic dysfunction measured as AST and ALT \>100 IU/ml

About the study

The purpose of this project is to test the effect of a low carb diet compared to standard carb diet among adolescents with T2D over a 24-week period.

What is being tested

• low carb diet (behavioral)
• diabetic diet (behavioral)

Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham · Participants: 40 · Started: Nov 25, 2025

Contact the study team

• Ortal Resnick, MD · Phone: 205-638-9107

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06902077

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Type 2 Diabetes

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.