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A two-meals-a-day ketogenic diet significantly improves weight, glycemic control, and lipid profiles in newly diagnosed obese patients with type 2 diabetes compared to a conventional energy-restricted diabetic diet.
For newly diagnosed obese diabetics not on medication, a modified ketogenic diet (2 keto meals, 1 regular meal) at ~1500 calories for 2 months can significantly improve weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol compared to standard advice. Be aware of potential uric acid increases and early hypoglycemia risk.
The 2-meals-a-day KD can significantly improve weight, blood glucose, and lipid control in newly diagnosed obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Why this rating
Retrospective observational study with a small sample size (n=60) and short duration (2 months).
Source
Effects of a two meals-a-day ketogenic diet on newly diagnosed obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A retrospective observational study
Sumei Li et al. · Medicine · 2023
DOI 10.1097/md.0000000000035753
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