Impacts of low carbohydrate intake in patients with Type 2 diabetes

All studies confirmed that a low carbohydrate diet could be beneficial for the management of Type 2 diabetes. In some patients, it even helped to discontinue or reduce their medication.

Decreasing carbohydrate intake can be a healthful weight loss and diabetes control strategy, so long as carbohydrates are replaced with plant-based sources of protein and fat. Replacing carbohydrates with animal food sources increases the risk of diabetes and worsens glucose control for those with diabetes.