Reduced-carbohydrate diets

A reduced-carbohydrate diet includes fewer carbohydrates than your usual eating pattern. It does not have to be ketogenic or eliminate carbohydrates.

Why people choose fewer carbs

Some people find that meals with more protein and fat help them feel full, making it easier to manage their food intake. Reduced-carbohydrate diets can support weight loss, but they are not consistently better than other approaches over the long term. Overall calorie intake, food quality and a pattern you can maintain still matter. Mayo Clinic: low-carb diets.

Metabolic health and medical conditions

Some people with type 2 diabetes can improve blood glucose and weight management with a lower-carbohydrate eating pattern, particularly in the short term. This does not mean it is appropriate for every diagnosis or that the same advice applies to type 1 diabetes. Diabetes UK: benefits and risks.

Reducing carbohydrates can change medication needs. Insulin and some diabetes medicines can cause low blood glucose; SGLT2 medicines can also raise ketoacidosis risk when carbohydrate intake is reduced. Discuss changes with your healthcare team and do not adjust medication yourself. Diabetes UK: medication considerations.

Keep food quality in focus

Reducing sugary drinks and refined snacks can be a useful starting point. Include vegetables, fibre-rich foods and unsaturated fats, and choose protein sources that suit your needs. Cutting out whole food groups can make it harder to get enough fibre and nutrients. Mayo Clinic: food choices and risks.

What the checkbox does

It records a dietary preference, not a diagnosis. Each diet plugin decides whether and how to adjust its macros. Some respond with fewer carbohydrates; others retain their own allocation. Selecting it does not automatically change your diet preset, calorie goal or protein requirement.