Hormonal
Low carbohydrate dietary approaches (LCDs) are as effective as or superior to other dietary approaches for managing Type 2 diabetes, particularly by reducing the requirement for glucose-lowering medications.
Adopt a low carbohydrate diet (under 130g carbs/day) to manage Type 2 diabetes. This approach is supported by evidence as being as effective or superior to standard low-fat diets, with the added benefit of significantly reducing the need for diabetes medications. Work with your doctor to reduce medications, especially insulin, as your blood glucose improves to avoid hypoglycemia.
available evidence suggests that low carbohydrate dietary approaches (LCDs) are as effective as, or superior to, other dietary approaches for its management. Importantly, LCDs appear to be more effective than other dietary approaches for facilitating a reduction in the requirement for certain medications
Why this rating
Based on a narrative review of multiple systematic reviews and meta-analyses of RCTs, though the authors note limitations in long-term data and medication adjustment handling.
Source
Low Carbohydrate Dietary Approaches for People With Type 2 Diabetes—A Narrative Review
Sean Wheatley et al. · Frontiers in Nutrition · 2021
DOI 10.3389/fnut.2021.687658
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