Research
Metabolic adaptation
Liquid meal replacements lead to a mean reduction in HbA1c of −0.43% (−4.7 mmol/mol [−7.2 to −2.1]).
Liquid meal replacements may help improve glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
StrongSupportsmedium confidence
Mean differences were for HbA1c −0.43% (−0.66 to −0.19) (−4.7 mmol/mol [−7.2 to −2.1]).
Why this rating
Based on meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Source
The Effect of Liquid Meal Replacements on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Overweight/Obese Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Jarvis C. Noronha et al. · Diabetes Care · 2019
Meta-analysisCited 63×
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