Adapting diabetes medication for low carbohydrate management of type 2 diabetes: a practical guide

C Murdoch, D Unwin, D Cavan, M Cucuzzella… - British Journal of …, 2019 - bjgp.org
C Murdoch, D Unwin, D Cavan, M Cucuzzella, M Patel
British Journal of General Practice, 2019bjgp.org
The pathological changes associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D) can be reversed through
lifestyle measures, in some cases leading to remission. 1 The low carbohydrate diet (LCD) is
recognised as an effective option that is clinically inexpensive with few side effects. 2 Many
patients are achieving significant improvements in glycaemic control, with associated
reduction in drug costs from cessation of hypoglycaemic agents. 3 Digitaltechnology
behaviour change solutions for T2D remission are being delivered at scale. 4 Primary care …
The pathological changes associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D) can be reversed through lifestyle measures, in some cases leading to remission. 1 The low carbohydrate diet (LCD) is recognised as an effective option that is clinically inexpensive with few side effects. 2 Many patients are achieving significant improvements in glycaemic control, with associated reduction in drug costs from cessation of hypoglycaemic agents. 3 Digitaltechnology behaviour change solutions for T2D remission are being delivered at scale. 4 Primary care clinicians need to be competent to adjust diabetes medications appropriately in individuals who follow an LCD.
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