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. 2020 May;33(2):133-142.
doi: 10.2337/ds19-0070.

Low-Carbohydrate and Very-Low-Carbohydrate Diets in Patients With Diabetes

Jennifer D Merrill  1 , Diana Soliman  1 , Nitya Kumar  1 , Sooyoung Lim  2 , Afreen I Shariff  1 , William S Yancy Jr  3   4
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Low-Carbohydrate and Very-Low-Carbohydrate Diets in Patients With Diabetes

Jennifer D Merrill et al. Diabetes Spectr. 2020 May.

Abstract

Low-carbohydrate diets have been advocated as an effective method for promoting weight loss in overweight and obese individuals and preventing and treating type 2 diabetes. This article reviews the differences between various low-carbohydrate eating plans and discusses the benefits and drawbacks of such a diet based on available evidence. It also offers practical pointers for clinicians.

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