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VLEDs may result in better long-term glucose metabolism in type 2 diabetes patients compared to conventional weight-reducing diets.
If you have type 2 diabetes, a VLED might offer better long-term control of your blood sugar levels compared to standard dieting. However, this requires strict medical supervision to adjust your diabetes medications (insulin or oral agents) to prevent dangerous hypoglycemia. The rapid weight loss itself contributes to improved insulin sensitivity.
In type 2 diabetes it may improve long-term glucose metabolism better than conventional weight reducing diets.
Why this rating
Based on summary statements and references to specific studies, but the text notes 'may' and does not provide detailed pooled meta-analysis data for this specific subgroup in the main text.
Source
Very low energy diets in the treatment of obesity
Pertti Mustajoki et al. · Obesity Reviews · 2001
DOI 10.1046/j.1467-789x.2001.00026.x
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- Very low energy diets (VLEDs) defined as <3.4 MJ (800 kcal)/day with full nutritional allowances produce rapid, significant short-term weight loss (1.5–2.5 kg/week) and improve metabolic markers, but do not achieve significantly better long-term weight maintenance compared to conventional low-calorie diets.Good
- Men may achieve better long-term weight maintenance after VLED-based programs compared to women.Moderate
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