Vegetarian Keto Diet for Type 2 Diabetes
(DT2-OFF Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: BloomedIn

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This trial is testing a diet with very few carbohydrates that is entirely plant-based to help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels. The diet aims to reduce blood sugar spikes and improve gut health. Researchers hope this approach will offer better control of diabetes compared to traditional diets. Plant-based diets have been shown to be effective in managing type 2 diabetes by reducing blood sugar levels and improving overall health.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults aged 18 to 70 with Type 2 diabetes who are currently on medication for their condition. It's not suitable for those with abnormal C-peptide levels, Type 1 diabetes, anyone already on a ketogenic or vegan diet for over a month, or pregnant/breastfeeding women.

Inclusion Criteria

You are between 18 and 70 years old.

You have type 2 diabetes.

You are currently taking medicine for type 2 diabetes.

Exclusion Criteria

Your blood C-peptide levels are not within the normal range.

You have type 1 diabetes.

You have started following a ketogenic or vegan diet for over 1 month.

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Participant Groups

The study compares the effects of two types of ketogenic diets on Type 2 diabetes management: one vegetarian and one omnivore. It will explore how these diets impact blood sugar control and gut microbes by analyzing participants' microbiome and daily breath tests.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Vegetarian ketogenic dietExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will be required to eat a diet that is very low in carbohydrates, moderate in vegetarian proteins, including fish and eggs, with added healthy fats

Group II: Omnivor ketogenic dietActive Control1 Intervention

Participants will be required to eat a diet that is very low in carbohydrates, moderate in animal protein, with added healthy fats.