December 2005 PMID 16318637

A low-carbohydrate, ketogenic diet to treat type 2 diabetes.

William S Yancy, Marjorie Foy, Allison M Chalecki, Mary C Vernon, Eric C Westman

Mentions

116
Peak: 13 in Jul 2020
across 6 sources since Feb 2019

Extended reach

1,129,988
potential audience

Total likes

2,480

Video views

68,277

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Feb 2019 – Dec 2024

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The group demonstrates strong agreement with the article's findings, as seen in comments about the diet's ability to reverse or significantly improve diabetes markers, such as mentions that 'most participants' reduced or stopped medication and references to groundbreaking studies by Dr. Westman. The tone and language convey strong support for the diet’s impact on health and medical practices, contributing to high scores across all dimensions.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions affirm the effectiveness of low-carb, ketogenic diets in treating type 2 diabetes, citing studies and personal stories of improvement.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions demonstrate high curiosity and engagement, referencing historical studies, medical professionals, and specific biomarkers.

EngagementHigh engagement

Participants actively share Evidence, personal experiences, and historical context, showing deep engagement with the research.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions highlight potential paradigm shifts in diabetes treatment, emphasizing significant influence on medical practices and perceptions.

Abstract in brief

  • The study involved 28 overweight people with type 2 diabetes following a low-carb ketogenic diet for 16 weeks, which led to significant improvements in blood sugar control and weight loss.
  • Hemoglobin A1c levels decreased notably, and many participants either reduced or stopped their diabetes medications, with an average weight loss of about 6.6 kg.
  • The diet also lowered triglyceride levels but didn't significantly change other lipid levels, indicating it can effectively improve blood sugar and weight, but close medical supervision is recommended when using it with diabetes medication.]

Top posts

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Tim Noakes
@ProfTimNoakes · X

Let's not forget that (apart from "saving" my life), the quietly modest @drericwestman also performed the first modern study showing "reversal" of type 2 diabetes with the LCHF Atkins diet. https://t.co/u6umpi4KkV https://t.co/0gL5kB25KT

Jul 28, 2020 · 67 likes · 15 shares · 158,558 followers View post →
Tim Noakes
@ProfTimNoakes · X

@drericwestman co-ordinated first modern study with sufficient documentation, proving that T2DM can be "reversed"/put into "remission" https://t.co/DfOTRmDyTS This was published in 2005. Took @ADAHouston 14 years to acknowledge. Wilful Blindness no excuse https://t.co/gYoPRV4eDT https://t.co/UDSLpXCa5Y

Jul 4, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 158,558 followers View post →
Agustín Almada
@aalmada1982 · X

@camiperochena Cortá drásticamente azúcares y harinas. Consumí más grasas, sí, grasas, y proteinas. La dieta ketogénica funciona. https://t.co/sOqUGDn6vn

Aug 6, 2021 · 3 likes · 1,447 followers View post →
Dr Aseem Malhotra
@DrAseemMalhotra · X

RT @ProfTimNoakes: Let's not forget that (apart from "saving" my life), the quietly modest @drericwestman also performed the first modern s…

Jul 28, 2020 · 15 shares · 695,764 followers View post →
Bruno de la Rocha - CRN2 19064
@Keto_Dude · X

@realomardelmar @stats_feed https://t.co/HYYDmY3mvw Doesn't seem like misinformation.

May 15, 2023 · 14,111 followers View post →
SassMaggs
@Jjulian6412 · X

@andreaUSA7373 @ElieJarrougeMD Medical paper: https://t.co/JSYxvGwbup "The LCKD improved glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes such that diabetes medications were discontinued or reduced in most participants...."

Mar 26, 2022 · 5,821 followers View post →

All mentions

Ketogenic Diet: Health Benefits and Risks Explained

Explore the ketogenic diet and the health benefits and risks it presents. This video aims to clarify common doubts about ketosis and its effects on glucose and lipid homeostasis. Share with friends and family who have…

SOW Saúde · Jul 10, 2024 3,101 views
TrollumAurum
@TrollumAurum · X

@kl_kowalczyk @czychu_fietz @spalinskipatryk To proste, jak się nie je cukru, to w ciele nie ma cukru. https://t.co/l89dJhfejQ https://t.co/N7YFhd6RWg https://t.co/gFvDMVa3e5 https://t.co/7XKd0bNf6p

Dec 11, 2024 · 6 followers View post →
Paweł
@Pawel_Diki · X

@Mianowicie93490 @PawelDSM Nie lubi "case study" więc masz https://t.co/qVMomJWAMG https://t.co/BI0atu6xif

Oct 15, 2024 · 49 followers View post →
Cyber Shaman
@cybershamansaga · X

RT @cybershamansaga: @Tellit007 @ChrisPalmerMD Here's one for use of low carb diets to treat type 2 diabetes. In conclusion it works and im…

Oct 14, 2024 · 1 share · 430 followers View post →
Cyber Shaman
@cybershamansaga · X

@Tellit007 @ChrisPalmerMD Here's one for use of low carb diets to treat type 2 diabetes. In conclusion it works and improved all biomarkers enough to significantly reduce medication. https://t.co/U0eBVxmbXH

Oct 14, 2024 · 1 share · 430 followers View post →
Rosy Yañez
@diabetesbien · X

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Aug 16, 2023 · 1,290 followers View post →
Bruno de la Rocha - CRN2 19064
@Keto_Dude · X

@realomardelmar @stats_feed https://t.co/HYYDmY3mvw Doesn't seem like misinformation.

May 15, 2023 · 14,111 followers View post →
Kent VanDevender
@Kentpac1 · X

@juliosss_ @Eli23541052 @Badass32683 @CRYPT0N1TE @SBakerMD https://t.co/GrU0wRjYK1

Dec 22, 2022 · 39 followers View post →
Dr Mat Hunt
@Mat_Hunt · X

@VFTA8 @stevo_lewis @vegandabcycle @1GarethWynJones https://t.co/n5wcJEGu3M https://t.co/jbw965SpSR https://t.co/LauulamCvz

Nov 28, 2022 · 947 followers View post →
SassMaggs
@Jjulian6412 · X

@andreaUSA7373 @ElieJarrougeMD Medical paper: https://t.co/JSYxvGwbup "The LCKD improved glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes such that diabetes medications were discontinued or reduced in most participants...."

Mar 26, 2022 · 5,821 followers View post →
Lorenzo de Gregori
@LemmyMcGregor · X

@MatthewSapero @VeganBot1 False. Pointing diabetes to meat is laughable, when in reality is the result of insulin resistance which is caused by a high carb diet (and seed oils), whereas a meat based low carb diet has been proven to clear type2 diabetes. https://t.co/9HwmewXH73

Dec 20, 2021 · 806 followers View post →
Agustín Almada
@aalmada1982 · X

@camiperochena Cortá drásticamente azúcares y harinas. Consumí más grasas, sí, grasas, y proteinas. La dieta ketogénica funciona. https://t.co/sOqUGDn6vn

Aug 6, 2021 · 3 likes · 1,447 followers View post →
EMG
@ElizaMGrey · X

RT @ProfTimNoakes: Let's not forget that (apart from "saving" my life), the quietly modest @drericwestman also performed the first modern s…

Jul 28, 2020 · 15 shares · 357 followers View post →
Michael William Wood
@michaelwoodhci · X

RT @ProfTimNoakes: Let's not forget that (apart from "saving" my life), the quietly modest @drericwestman also performed the first modern s…

Jul 28, 2020 · 15 shares · 1,090 followers View post →
Ekta A Thakur
@ektat · X

RT @ProfTimNoakes: Let's not forget that (apart from "saving" my life), the quietly modest @drericwestman also performed the first modern s…

Jul 28, 2020 · 15 shares · 1,414 followers View post →
Anj
@LarocheCS · X

RT @ProfTimNoakes: Let's not forget that (apart from "saving" my life), the quietly modest @drericwestman also performed the first modern s…

Jul 28, 2020 · 15 shares · 1,160 followers View post →
Dr Aseem Malhotra
@DrAseemMalhotra · X

RT @ProfTimNoakes: Let's not forget that (apart from "saving" my life), the quietly modest @drericwestman also performed the first modern s…

Jul 28, 2020 · 15 shares · 695,764 followers View post →
Roberto Almeida
@arralm · X

RT @ProfTimNoakes: Let's not forget that (apart from "saving" my life), the quietly modest @drericwestman also performed the first modern s…

Jul 28, 2020 · 15 shares · 775 followers View post →
frigeri_annelise
@AnneliseFrigeri · X

RT @ProfTimNoakes: Let's not forget that (apart from "saving" my life), the quietly modest @drericwestman also performed the first modern s…

Jul 28, 2020 · 15 shares · 80 followers View post →
Keto-meatheals
@orangebobevil · X

RT @ProfTimNoakes: Let's not forget that (apart from "saving" my life), the quietly modest @drericwestman also performed the first modern s…

Jul 28, 2020 · 15 shares · 1,741 followers View post →
Nicolas de Cues
@NickdeCusa · X

RT @ProfTimNoakes: Let's not forget that (apart from "saving" my life), the quietly modest @drericwestman also performed the first modern s…

Jul 28, 2020 · 15 shares · 4,346 followers View post →
Maggy Burrowes
@MaggyBurrowes · X

RT @ProfTimNoakes: Let's not forget that (apart from "saving" my life), the quietly modest @drericwestman also performed the first modern s…

Jul 28, 2020 · 15 shares · 929 followers View post →
Malcolm Jefferis
@MallyRSA · X

RT @ProfTimNoakes: Let's not forget that (apart from "saving" my life), the quietly modest @drericwestman also performed the first modern s…

Jul 28, 2020 · 15 shares · 1,199 followers View post →
Yogesh Dixit
@eatRightMonk · X

RT @ProfTimNoakes: Let's not forget that (apart from "saving" my life), the quietly modest @drericwestman also performed the first modern s…

Jul 28, 2020 · 15 shares · 2,449 followers View post →
Tim Noakes
@ProfTimNoakes · X

Let's not forget that (apart from "saving" my life), the quietly modest @drericwestman also performed the first modern study showing "reversal" of type 2 diabetes with the LCHF Atkins diet. https://t.co/u6umpi4KkV https://t.co/0gL5kB25KT

Jul 28, 2020 · 67 likes · 15 shares · 158,558 followers View post →
Dr Mat Hunt
@Mat_Hunt · X

@CrispyVegan @slithrael @Veganella_ @MatthewHirtes https://t.co/n5wcJEFWee

Jan 19, 2020 · 947 followers View post →
Командир Гиперкуба
@AndBeyond_N · X

@vikikikitori @tuchevna Астма: (1930!) https://t.co/W4467IzLZB Диабет (пару случайных статей выхватил,их много): https://t.co/wdGNJHqt4f https://t.co/XQYRIBA3P4

Dec 4, 2019 · 487 followers View post →
Dr Mat Hunt
@Mat_Hunt · X

@Dont_Eat_Me_ @Al_Mackie @alexthepage @chuffnicholas69 @1GarethWynJones @JoeWStanley @guardian @TheWeekUK https://t.co/n5wcJEFWee

Nov 12, 2019 · 947 followers View post →
Carnivore is Vegan
@CarnivoreIs · X

@kettlebellguy19 Lol. Yes, make sure no one sees the links to a diet that works but goes against your ideology! Lol. https://t.co/bQtk6cOIgE

Oct 11, 2019 · 3,704 followers View post →
Andy O'k
@caricature325 · X

@cherry_colalime https://t.co/js7irHZs0L

Sep 4, 2019 · 1,435 followers View post →
Tim Noakes
@ProfTimNoakes · X

@drericwestman co-ordinated first modern study with sufficient documentation, proving that T2DM can be "reversed"/put into "remission" https://t.co/DfOTRmDyTS This was published in 2005. Took @ADAHouston 14 years to acknowledge. Wilful Blindness no excuse https://t.co/gYoPRV4eDT https://t.co/UDSLpXCa5Y

Jul 4, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 158,558 followers View post →