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Poster

Description

With the increasing rate of patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and the serious complications associated with this disease, there continues to be controversy surrounding the most effective way to manage glycemic control in this population. The intention of this meta-analysis is to determine the effect of a ketogenic diet as a first-line treatment option on glycemic control in type 2 diabetic patients. Effectiveness was determined by comparing the ketogenic diet to other popular diets recommended to diabetics by practitioners following guidelines set forth by the American Diabetes Association. Several high-quality studies were selected utilizing PubMed, Dynamed plus, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and Clinical Key databases with keyword and MeSH terms to narrow search results. These studies provide data of the diet's effects on HbA1c along with other parameters such as body weight, lipids, blood glucose levels of which can increase the risk of complications and associated diseases in T2DM patients. According to several studies, initiation of a ketogenic diet does not improve health parameters more than the current recommended diets for T2DM patients. With multiple diet plans providing health benefits in type 2 diabetics, the main component of success was adherence. The research does show promise, but the treatment plan will need to be individualized based on the patient’s readiness and willingness to implement lifestyle changes.

Department

Physician Assistant Studies

Date of Work

2021

Publication Date

2021

Keywords

Ketogenic Diet, Glycemic Control, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), low carbohydrates, high fat, Fasting plasma glucose, HDL cholesterol, lowering triglycerides

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

Effect of a Ketogenic Diet on Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetics

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