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A very low-energy diet is an effective method for achieving glycaemic control and weight loss.
Implementing very low-energy diets may benefit patients with diabetes and obesity preoperatively.
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A very low-energy diet is an underutilised but well-evidenced method of achieving both glycaemic control and weight loss.
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Metabolism and Target Organ Damage
Naomi Fearon et al. · Metabolism and Target Organ Damage · 2022
DOI 10.20517/mtod.2022.12
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