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Ketogenic diets produce superior short-term glycemic control (HbA1c reduction) compared to low-carbohydrate diets, but are not superior to other dietary patterns for long-term weight loss or metabolic outcomes.
If you have Type 2 Diabetes, a strict ketogenic diet (20-50g carbs/day) can lower your HbA1c faster than standard low-carb diets in the short term. However, do not expect it to help you lose more weight in the long run compared to other healthy diets. It is a tool for glycemic control, not a magic bullet for weight loss.
However, it was shown that ketogenic diets result in significantly greater efficacy in reduction of HbA1c (- 1.45%) compared to low carbohydrate diets (- 0.27%). ... pooled analysis revealing no significance in BMI reduction between ketogenic diets and controls diets.
Why this rating
Based on systematic reviews and meta-analyses cited, though heterogeneity in definitions limits precision.
Source
Does a Ketogenic Diet Have a Place Within Diabetes Clinical Practice? Review of Current Evidence and Controversies
Chloe Firman et al. · Diabetes Therapy · 2023
DOI 10.1007/s13300-023-01492-4
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