Utility of a short-term 25% carbohydrate diet on improving glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus

Description:

To determine if introduction of a low carbohydrate diet might be a useful option for type 2 diabetic patients who do not achieve glucose target levels despite conventional treatment. A low carbohydrate, caloricly-restricted diet has beneficial short-term effects in subjects with type 2 who have failed either diet or sulfonylurea therapy and may obviate the necessity for insulin.

Reference:

Goldstein (2004). "Influence of a Modified Atkins Diet on Weight Loss and Glucose Metabolism in Obese Type 2 Diabetic Patients." Israel Medical Association Journal 6: 314.

Url: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9853539