Consumer insights into low-energy formula diet interventions for type 2 diabetes management – A scoping review
Authors' conclusion
Overall, LED and VLED interventions were acceptable and formula diet products well tolerated.
Study context
- Population
- Consumers undertaking LED and VLED total diet replacement interventions for T2D management15 studies
- Outcome
- Consumer insights and experiences of LED/VLED TDR
Methodological detailsPRISMA-ScR guidelines, 5 databases, inception to February 2026
- PRISMA-ScR guidelines
- 5 databases, inception to February 2026
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- LED and VLED interventions were acceptable and formula diet products well tolerated
- Key motivators for adherence in intensive TDR phase: potential T2D remission and weight loss
- Broader benefits (physical and psychological wellbeing) increasingly recognised as interventions progressed
- Challenges: inconsistent education delivery, insufficient psychological support, limited consideration of cultural needs
Original publication
Consumer insights into low-energy formula diet interventions for type 2 diabetes management – A scoping review. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Published 15 September 2026. doi:10.
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