A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding diabetes and glucose intolerance.

  2023-04-28 – Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

A position statement for professionals from Diabetes UK explaining how low carbohydrate diets might be used, short-term, to help individual manage their diabetes.

  2021-10-05 – Position Paper/Policy Document

Information from Diabetes Canada on their position on “Low Carbohydrate Diets for Adults with Diabetes”, and a summary of the evidence related to a low carbohydrate dietary pattern as it relates to diabetes.

  2021-11-10 – Position Paper/Policy Document

Guidelines from Waterloo Wellington Diabetes developed as a resource for health care professionals who work with individuals who choose or ask about a ketogenic diet. There is section specifically for registered dietitians and related to practical implementation of the diet.

  2021-08-04 – Counselling Guideline

A new report from the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) concluding that a lower carbohydrate diet is an effective short-term option for higher weight adults living with type 2 diabetes.

  2021-05-27 – Research Report/Paper

A 2018 policy statement from the Diabetes Australia on low carb eating and its effectiveness in reducing blood glucose levels and achieving weight-loss for people with type 2 diabetes in the short term (6 months).

  2021-10-01 – Position Paper/Policy Document

A policy statement from the Ordre professionnel des diététistes du Québec (QDPQ) about science in the nutritional treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults by low carb diets and the roles of professionals. Only available in French.

  2019-07-10 – Position Paper/Policy Document

A policy statement from the British Dietetic Association (BDA) on low carbohydrate diets (50 g and 130 g carbohydrate) and their effectiveness in managing weight, improving glycaemic control and cardiovascular risk in people with type 2 diabetes in the short term (less than 12 months).

  2021-10-01 – Position Paper/Policy Document

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding primary care.

  2022-01-10 – Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding dyslipidemia.

  2022-08-10 – Summary of Recommendations and Evidence