Macro partitioning
A low-carbohydrate, high-unsaturated fat diet improves cardiovascular risk markers (specifically triglycerides and HDL-C) compared to a high-carbohydrate diet in type 2 diabetes patients, without adversely affecting renal function.
For people with type 2 diabetes, choosing a low-carbohydrate diet rich in unsaturated fats can improve blood lipid levels (lower triglycerides, better HDL) without harming kidney function. This makes it a safe and effective option for managing cardiovascular risk alongside blood sugar control.
Compared to HC, the LC achieved greater reductions in... triglycerides... and maintained HDL-C levels... but had similar changes in... eGFR and albuminuria.
Why this rating
RCT with 2-year duration, consistent with N1.
Source
Effects of an energy‐restricted low‐carbohydrate, high unsaturated fat/low saturated fat diet versus a high‐carbohydrate, low‐fat diet in type 2 diabetes: A 2‐year randomized clinical trial
Jeannie Tay et al. · Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism · 2017
DOI 10.1111/dom.13164
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