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Nutrition in patients with Type 2 diabetes: are low‐carbohydrate diets effective, safe or desirable?
Author(s) -
Kennedy R. L.,
Chokkalingam K.,
Farshchi H. R.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
diabetic medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.474
H-Index - 145
eISSN - 1464-5491
pISSN - 0742-3071
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2005.01594.x
Subject(s) - medicine , type 2 diabetes , intervention (counseling) , weight loss , diabetes mellitus , carbohydrate , low carbohydrate , intensive care medicine , endocrinology , obesity , psychiatry
Abstract Low‐carbohydrate diets have been around for over 100 years. They have become very popular recently but the scientific basis for their use remains to be fully established. This article reviews the recent trials that have been published and also what is known about the effects of low‐carbohydrate, high‐protein diets on energy expenditure and body composition. Although many controversies remain, there is now mounting evidence that these diets can lead to effective weight loss and may thus be a useful intervention for patients who have, or are at risk of, diabetes. The practical aspects of using these diets as a short‐ to medium‐term intervention are discussed.