Research
Clinically tested nutrition research focused on improving type 2 diabetes and prediabetes through proven, practical digital health interventions.
The T2Diet Study
Dr Jedha’s T2Diet Program was evaluated in a rigorous randomised controlled trial, showing significant improvements in HbA1c, weight, BMI, and diabetes medication use.
| Standard Care with T2Diet Program | Standard Care Only | |
| HbA1c | ⬇️ 0.94% | ⬇️ 0.26% |
| Weight | ⬇️ 4.36 kg | ⬇️ 0.77 kg |
| BMI | ⬇️ 1.48 kgm2 | ⬇️ 0.27 kgm2 |
| Medication | ⬇️ Lowered medication | ⬆️ Increased medication |
Published in Nutrition & Diabetes, Nature Portfolio
Published Research
T2Diet Study Results
2023
Randomized controlled trial showing significant improvements in HbA1c, weight, BMI, and medication use with the T2Diet Program.
User Experience & Engagement
2022
Mixed-methods evaluation exploring user experience, engagement, adherence, and dietary behaviour change in the T2Diet Program.
Study Design Protocol
2022
Peer-reviewed study protocol describing the research design, methodology, intervention, outcomes, and study procedures.
User-Centered Development
2022
Research describing the user-centered design and development of a web-based dietary program for type 2 diabetes.
Low Carbohydrate Definitions
2020
Published definition of low carbohydrate diets and the Carb-Cal Model™, a practical tool for assessing carb intake.
Web-Based Dietary Interventions
2020
Systematic review examining web-based dietary interventions for dietary behavior change and glycemic control in type 2 diabetes.
From Research To Real Life
The T2Diet research began with user-centered design, moved through rigorous clinical testing, and continues to inform practical nutrition programs used by people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.
Stage 1
Co-Design
Built with input from people living with type 2 diabetes across Australia.
Stage 2
Development
Designed using behavioor change, digital health, and nutrition principles.
Stage 3
Clinical Trial
Tested in a randomised controlled trial to assess clinical outcomes.
Stage 4
Real-World Use
Translated into practical programs and resources for everyday life.
Meet Dr Jedha Dening
Dr Jedha Dening is a nutrition specialist, published researcher, and founder of Diabetes Meal Plans. Her research focuses on practical digital nutrition interventions for people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.
T2Diet Program: Changing Lives
Australia’s first digital nutrition program proven effective for adults with type 2 diabetes in a randomised controlled trial
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