A 5‑year very‑low‑carb, remote‑care program for type 2 diabetes showed durable benefits: 20% remission among completers, 33% reached HbA1c <6.5% with no meds or only metformin, alongside less medication and improved heart‑risk markers.
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Long-term Study
Long-term studies follow participants for years or decades to assess lasting effects and sustainability of interventions. While short-term studies might show initial improvements, long-term data reveals whether benefits persist, whether people can maintain the approach, and whether any unexpected issues emerge over time. In nutrition research, long-term studies are rare and expensive—which is why much dietary advice is based on shorter trials that may not reflect real-world sustainability.