Study of Basic Carbohydrate Counting Education to Lower HbA1c in Adults with Prediabetes Randomized Controlled Trial at Marmara University

What this Trial Is About

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a growing global health issue, and prediabetes is a high-risk condition that often has no symptoms. Early detection and lifestyle changes are important to prevent or delay diabetes development. This study evaluates the effect of basic carbohydrate counting education on blood sugar control HbA1c levels in adults with prediabetes in a primary care setting. Participants aged 18 and older with HbA1c levels between 5.7% and 6.4% will be randomly assigned to two groups. One group receives standard lifestyle advice, while the other also gets structured carbohydrate counting education in three sessions. Education sessions are held weekly and include teaching on identifying carbohydrates, portion sizes, and meal planning. The intervention group will also complete dietary records and receive monthly follow-up calls. Participants will undergo assessments at the start, 3 months, and 6 months, including blood tests for HbA1c, fasting glucose, and lipid levels, as well as measurements of weight, body mass index, and waist size. Knowledge about carbohydrate counting will be tested using a special questionnaire. Researchers will track changes in blood sugar control and other health measures over 6 months. The study aims to provide practical dietary approaches to help prevent diabetes progression in primary care.

Basic Carbohydrate Counting in Prediabetes