The effect of a low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet versus a low-glycemic index diet on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus

摘要

ObjectiveDietary carbohydrate is the major determinant of postprandial glucose levels, and several clinical studies have shown that low-carbohydrate diets improve glycemic control. In this study, we tested the hypothesis that a diet lower in carbohydrate would lead to greater improvement in glycemic control over a 24-week period in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus.