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Adherence to Low-Carbohydrate Diets in Patients with Diabetes: A Narrative Review

Year: 2022

Type: review

Abstract: Evidence suggests that low carbohydrate (<130 g/day of carbohydrate) (LCD) and very low carbohydrate, ketogenic diets (typically <50 g/day of carbohydrate) (VLCKD) can be effective tools for managing diabetes given their beneficial effects on weight loss and glycemic control. VLCKD also result in favorable lipid profile changes. However, these beneficial effects can be limited by poor dietary adherence. Cultural, religious, and economic barriers pose unique challenges to achieving nutritional compliance with LCD and VLCKD. We review the various methods for assessing adherence in clinical studies and obstacles posed, as well as potential solutions to these challenges.

Source: Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity

DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s292742

Authors: Nitya Kalyani Kumar, Jennifer D Merrill, Scott Carlson, Jashalynn German, William S Yancy Jr

Institutions: Duke University, The Ohio State University

Language: English

Topic: Diet and metabolism studies

Subfield: Physiology (medical)

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,836