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Vol. 2 No. 5 (2024)

Ketogenic Diets in Type 2 Diabetes: Balancing Glycemic Benefits with Lipid Risks

Submitted
December 1, 2024
Published
2024-12-20

Abstract

Very-low carbohydrate ketogenic diets can rapidly reduce hyperglycemia and facilitate weight loss in type 2 diabetes. In a real-world clinical program, HbA1c declined by 1.2 percentage points and insulin needs fell by 35 percent, but LDL cholesterol increased in a subset of participants. Shared decision-making and regular lipid monitoring are recommended, with statin optimization where indicated.