Intermittent Versus Continuous Low-Energy Diet in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intensive face-to-face weight loss programs using continuous low-energy diets (CLEDs) providing approximately 800 kcal per day (3347 kJ per day) can produce significant weight loss and remission from type 2 diabetes (T2D). Intermittent low-energy diets (ILEDs) and remotely delivered programs could be viable alternatives that may support patient choice and adherence.

Objective

This paper describes the protocol of a pilot randomized controlled trial to test the feasibility and potential efficacy of remotely supported isocaloric ILED and CLED programs among patients with overweight and obesity and T2D.

Methods

A total of 79 participants were recruited from primary care, two National Health Service hospital trusts, and a voluntary T2D research register in the U

SUBMITTER: McDiarmid S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8088860 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature