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The effects of popular diets on type 2 diabetes management
Author(s) -
Chester Brittannie,
Babu Jeganathan Ramesh,
Greene Michael W.,
Geetha Thangiah
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
diabetes/metabolism research and reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.307
H-Index - 110
eISSN - 1520-7560
pISSN - 1520-7552
DOI - 10.1002/dmrr.3188
Subject(s) - ketogenic diet , type 2 diabetes , diabetes mellitus , dietary management , medicine , diabetes management , weight loss , mediterranean diet , weight management , vegan diet , endocrinology , obesity , psychiatry , epilepsy
Summary Type 2 diabetes can be managed with the use of diabetes self‐management skills. Diet and exercise are essential segments of the lifestyle changes necessary for diabetes management. However, diet recommendations can be complicated in a world full of different diets. This review aims to evaluate the evidence on the effects of three popular diets geared towards diabetes management: low‐carbohydrate and ketogenic diet, vegan diet, and the Mediterranean diet. While all three diets have been shown to assist in improving glycaemic control and weight loss, patient adherence, acceptability, and long‐term manageability play essential roles in the efficacy of each diet.