Low-Carbohydrate and Very-Low-Carbohydrate Diets in Patients With Diabetes
Jennifer D. Merrill, Diana Soliman, Nitya Kumar, Sooyoung Lim, Afreen Shariff, William S. Yancy
Abstract
Low-carbohydrate diets have been advocated as an effective method for promoting weight loss in overweight and obese individuals and preventing and treating type 2 diabetes. This article reviews the differences between various low-carbohydrate eating plans and discusses the benefits and drawbacks of such a diet based on available evidence. It also offers practical pointers for clinicians.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCarbohydrateOverweightLow carbohydrateDiabetes mellitusType 2 diabetesWeight lossEndocrinologyPhysiologyObesityInternal medicineDiet and metabolism studiesDiet, Metabolism, and DiseaseNutritional Studies and Diet