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However, evidence on the effects of low-carbohydrate diets on HbA1c<\/jats:sub> among individuals with HbA1c<\/jats:sub> in the range of prediabetes to diabetes not treated by diabetes medications is limited.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Objective<\/jats:title>To study the effect of a behavioral intervention promoting a low-carbohydrate diet compared with usual diet on 6-month changes in HbA1c<\/jats:sub> among individuals with elevated untreated HbA1c<\/jats:sub>.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Design, Setting, and Participants<\/jats:title>This 6-month randomized clinical trial with 2 parallel groups was conducted from September 2018 to June 2021 at an academic medical center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Laboratory analysts were blinded to assignment. Participants were aged 40 to 70 years with untreated HbA1c<\/jats:sub> of 6.0% to 6.9% (42-52 mmol\/mol). 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