Skip to main content
. 2023 Jun 9;15:124. doi: 10.1186/s13098-023-01037-6
Classes of recommendations
Class I There is evidence and general agreement favoring the recommendation
 Class IIa There is divergence, but the majority approves
 Class IIb There are divergence and conflicting opinions
 Class III Not recommended
Levels of evidence
Level A Multiple randomized controlled clinical trials
Level B A single randomized controlled trial, non-randomized clinical trials or well-designed observational studies
Level C The consensus opinion of experts