According to the network meta- analysis the Mediterranean diet is the most effective and efficacious dietary approach to improve glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes patients
The aim of the present study is to assess the comparative efficacy of different dietary approaches on glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus using a systematic review of the literature .
Long-term effects of weight loss with a very-low carbohydrate, low saturated fat diet on flow mediated dilatation in patients with type 2 diabetes: A randomised controlled trial.
BACKGROUND AND AIMS Very-low carbohydrate diets can improve glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes ( T2DM ) . However , compared to traditional higher carbohydrate , low fat ( HighCHO ) diets , they have been associated with impaired endothelial function ( measured by flow mediated dilatation [ FMD ] ) that is possibly related to saturated fat . This study aim ed to examine the effects of a 12-month hypocaloric very-low carbohydrate , low saturated fat ( LowCHO ) diet compared to an isocaloric HighCHO diet . METHODS One hundred and fifteen obese patients with T2DM ( age:58.4 ± 0.7 [ SEM ] yr , BMI : 34.6 ± 0.4 kg/m(2 ) , HbA1c:7.33 [ 56.3 mmol/mol ] ± 0.10 % ) were r and omised to consume an energy restricted LowCHO diet ( Carb : Pro : Fat : Sat-Fat 14:28:58 : < 10 % energy ; n = 58 ) or isocaloric HighCHO diet ( 53:17:30 : < 10 % ; n = 57 ) whilst undertaking exercise ( 60 min , 3/wk ) . Bodyweight , HbA1c and FMD were assessed . RESULTS Seventy eight participants completed the intervention ( LowCHO = 41 , HighCHO = 37 ) . Both groups experienced similar reductions in weight and HbA1c ( -10.6 ± 0.7 kg , -1.05 ± 0.10 % ; p < 0.001 time , p ≥ 0.48 time × diet ) . FMD did not change ( p = 0.11 time , p = 0.20 time × diet ) . CONCLUSIONS In patients with obesity and T2DM  , HighCHO diet and LowCHO diet have similar effects on endothelial function
According to the network meta- analysis the Mediterranean diet is the most effective and efficacious dietary approach to improve glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes patients
The aim of the present study is to assess the comparative efficacy of different dietary approaches on glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus using a systematic review of the literature .