Meal replacement in dietary management of type-2 diabetes mellitus: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been increasing globally. Without proper management, T2DM can develop into serious complications and even death. Diet modification is one of the most effective tools in managing T2DM at the early stage, but it requires knowledge and compliance from the patients. Thus, meal replacement (MR) has gained its popularity as a tool for diet modification to improve glycemic control and also reducing weight in T2DM patients. There are several existing meal replacement studies but not much is known on the general scope and effect of these existing MRs. Hence, this review is aimed to provide an overview of the existing evidences regarding the application of meal replacement on T2DM patients and identify the gaps or limitations i

SUBMITTER: Chen LL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7686729 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature