Carbohydrate Restriction for Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers affiliated with Virta Health (San Fransciso, California) have published results from a year-long study of its comprehensive care program that supports people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) as they maintain nutritional ketosis with a low-carbohydrate diet. Nutritional ketosis is defined as a serum beta-hydroxybutyrate (BOHB) level between 0.5 and 3.0 mmol/L-1 The program includes education about diabetes, managing carbohydrate restriction while consuming protein in moderation and increasing fat intake, and behavior change techniques. Nutritional programs were individualized with the goal of maintaining nutritional ketosis with satiety. Patients were advised to consume a variety of fats, including omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA), omega-6 fatty acids (linoleic acid), monounsaturated and saturated food sources. In addition to supplemental omega-3 (up to 1000 mg/day), a multivitamin and vitamin D3 (1000-2000 IU) were recommended.










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