Efficacy of Ketogenic Diets on Type 2 Diabetes: a Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

To assess the pleiotropic effects of ketogenic diets (KD) on glucose control, changes in medication, and weight loss in individuals with type 2 diabetes, and to evaluate its practical feasibility RECENT FINDINGS: KD results in improved HbA1c already after 3 weeks, and the effect seems to persist for at least 1 year. This is associated with a reduction in glucose-lowering medications. The weight loss observed after a short time period seems to be maintained with a long-term diet. Adequate support (supportive psychological counseling, enhancing positive affectivity, reinforcing mindful eating) is necessary to achieve a benefit and to assure adherence. Despite the documented decrease in HbA1, a definitive causal effect of KD remains to be proven. KD should be perform

SUBMITTER: Tinguely D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8397683 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature