Diet intervention
D.L., diabetes
BLOOD, DIABETES
Details of the dietary intervention are reported elsewhere [Participants were instructed to perform usual care practice self-monitoring blood glucose readings before and two hours after each meal (measured using their own blood glucose monitoring device) for insulin calculations and adjustments throughout the study. Blood glucose targets were consistent with standard practice for diabetes management (4–8 mmol/L when fasting and before meals, and 4–10 mmol/L two hours after starting meals) [Participants were provided an information booklet about insulin management on a LC diet and received access to short, pre-recorded videos (3–5 minutes each) by the study diabetes educator (A.R.) explaining this information. Participants were provided the opportunity to meet with the study diabetes educator via Zoom for at least one 30-minute session during the intervention period to discuss questions relating to diabetes management on a LC diet. Participants were provided fortnightly reminders to follow up with their nominated healthcare practitioner for individualised advice on insulin titrations.The participants’ other medications such as oral anti-glycaemic and anti-hypertensive agents were assessed prior to commencing the intervention by the study physician (D.L.) to develop a medication management plan that informed participants’ usual GP of the expected adjustments that may be required with adherence to a LC diet.