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

Diabetes Spectrum (2020) 33(2) 133-142
DOI: 10.2337/ds19-0070
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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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Merrill, J. D., Soliman, D., Kumar, N., Lim, S., Shariff, A. I., & Yancy, W. S. (2020). Low-Carbohydrate and Very-Low-Carbohydrate Diets in Patients With Diabetes. Diabetes Spectrum, 33(2), 133–142. https://doi.org/10.2337/ds19-0070

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