Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduce BP by 16mmHg on keto diet! (sodium retention is insulin dependent). https://t.co/RzTfDScqHw @zoeharcombe @bigfatsurprise @SBakerMD @ProfTimNoakes @lowcarbGP https://t.co/oc6if5FFA1
The effect of a low-carbohydrate, ketogenic diet versus a low-glycemic index diet on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Discussions consistently reference studies like Westman's 2008 research and emphasize the benefits of ketogenic diets, with phrases like 'greater improvements' and 'reversing diabetes,' reflecting strong support and high engagement. The tone varies from supportive to critical, but overall, users recognize the substantial health implications of the research, contributing to the high impact score.
Most discussions support the findings that low-carb diets are effective for glycemic control and reversing type 2 diabetes.
High frequency of comments showing enthusiasm and curiosity about ketosis, diet approaches, and their health impacts.
Posts debate methodologies, cite studies, and call out contradictory opinions, indicating deep involvement.
Numerous mentions of the potential for these diets to improve health outcomes, reduce medication use, and reverse disease, suggesting significant influence.
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- The study compared a low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet (20 g carbs daily) with a low-glycemic index diet in obese individuals with type 2 diabetes over 24 weeks, focusing on blood sugar control measured by hemoglobin A1c.
- Both diets improved blood sugar levels, insulin, fasting glucose, and weight, but the low-carb ketogenic diet resulted in significantly better outcomes, including greater reductions in hemoglobin A1c, weight, and increased HDL cholesterol.
- Most participants on the low-carb diet were able to reduce or stop their diabetes medications, suggesting that dietary changes, especially low-carb interventions, can effectively improve and potentially reverse type 2 diabetes.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyOh, you mean like this one by Eric Westman? The study that showed no appreciable differences between a ketogenic diet and a calorie-restricted diet that was 55% carbs? https://t.co/534Xgon2aB https://t.co/5Mam2FuSnW
Westman, eh? You mean the guy who trumpets for keto and shits on calorie restriction despite his own research largely showing non-inferiority between the two? As a matter of fact, keto had a 45% non-completion rate, versus 37% with calorie restriction.
Hi David, BMJ reads as if Prof Taylor invented #T2D reversal? But began pre-1923: p42 https://t.co/B2N0AWd8nS Ignores @drericwestman's 2008 #Keto RCT? https://t.co/q03ZTBsCfY Cites @DrFeinman's #LowCarb def'n but ignores Pt.3 re weightloss unneeded? https://t.co/9uJKgqCsQL #NHMRC https://t.co/YrmvSVs1kG https://t.co/zMVbiGUXRc
La comida es la medicina! “La modificación de la dieta condujo a mejoras en el control glucémico y la reducción / eliminación de medicamentos en voluntarios motivados con diabetes tipo 2.” https://t.co/VpD1bEyWnl
Calorie deficit. His own trial showed that a sustained calorie deficit was sufficient to improve T2DM symptoms, and there were no statistically significant differences in T2DM marker improvement when comparing keto to calorie restriction. https://t.co/534Xgon2aB https://t.co/b8giKfuwZl
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@GoldbirdV @AICounselDallas @RWMaloneMD And then you need to address the arguments and evidence that low-carb diets mitigate other risk factors for cardiovascular disease and cam even "reverse" Type 2 diabetes. Does your "clinical outcomes matter" devolve into unadulterated utilitarianism? https://t.co/e8VW3YP2bm
@981envy @Magnotta1738 @v4mpbody my pleasure
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6.Westman, E. C., Yancy, W. S., Mavropoulos, J. C., Marquart, M., & McDuffie, J. R. (2008). The effect of a low-carbohydrate, ketogenic diet versus a low-glycemic index diet on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Nutrition & metabolism, 5(1),
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@b_janiszewski_ takich badan jest sporo. choc nie twierdze, ze inne diety muszą byc gorsze. ale chyba dezawuowac keto tez sie nie powinno https://t.co/0HFul95jsb
Nutrition and Metabolism- The effect of a low-carbohydrate, ketogenic diet versus a low-glycemic index diet on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus. The diet lower in carbohydrate led to greater improvements in glycemic control and med reduction. https://t.co/AzoKRZxya5
@PissedOff_PT @drericwestman https://t.co/mmSEH3GWjW
@garytaubes @ChristianTams https://t.co/B4j35dvUS6
RT @OzParadoxdotcom: #LowGI careerists flogging dead horse & suppressing effective cure #T2Diabetes Clear from 2008 that #LowCarb/#Keto die…
@GiFoundation @bmj_company #LowGI careerists flogging dead horse & suppressing effective cure #T2Diabetes Clear from 2008 that #LowCarb/#Keto diets outperform LowGI diets: https://t.co/T2b7wN0JZx #CharlesPerkins LowGI crew big on fraud & public harm: p.53 https://t.co/vswOUkxHNT #SydneyUni #CPCusyd #auspol https://t.co/YhdvOtfbEW
#LowGI careerists flogging dead horse & suppressing effective cure #T2Diabetes Clear from 2008 that #LowCarb/#Keto diets outperform LowGI diets: https://t.co/T2b7wN0JZx #CharlesPerkins LowGI crew big on fraud & public harm: p.53 https://t.co/OZDm1OSV1T #SydneyUni #CPCusyd #auspol https://t.co/PhOle5OtTD https://t.co/uhagmriZgn
Westman, eh? You mean the guy who trumpets for keto and shits on calorie restriction despite his own research largely showing non-inferiority between the two? As a matter of fact, keto had a 45% non-completion rate, versus 37% with calorie restriction.
#Virta study not RCT coz facts re cause & reversal #T2Diabetes documented at highest level of medical science since pre-1923: p.42 https://t.co/B2N0AWd8nS Further confirmation @drericwestman 2008: https://t.co/oT49ayNSNM +@DrFeinman 2015 https://t.co/9uJKgqCsQL #NDW2015 #auspol https://t.co/GyUjVcYOMs https://t.co/Aw6pNuQFoh
@PenelopeFigtree @FeliceJacka @_Amanda_J_Lee_ @georgeinstitute @nhmrc @aihw @TAPPCentre @rosestant70 @SandroDemaio @_PHAA_ @ChristinaPolla8 @NACCHOAustralia @_INFORMAS @OPCAustralia @GreenlandRohan @DrSarahHallberg #Virta study not RCT coz facts re cause & reversal #T2Diabetes documented at highest level of medical science since pre-1923: p.42 https://t.co/B2N0AWd8nS Further confirmation @drericwestman 2008: https://t.co/oT49ayNSNM +@DrFeinman 2015 https://t.co/9uJKgqCsQL #NDW2015 #auspol
RT @OzParadoxdotcom: Hi David, BMJ reads as if Prof Taylor invented #T2D reversal? But began pre-1923: p42 https://t.co/B2N0AWd8nS Ignores…
Hi David, BMJ reads as if Prof Taylor invented #T2D reversal? But began pre-1923: p42 https://t.co/B2N0AWd8nS Ignores @drericwestman's 2008 #Keto RCT? https://t.co/q03ZTBsCfY Cites @DrFeinman's #LowCarb def'n but ignores Pt.3 re weightloss unneeded? https://t.co/9uJKgqCsQL #NHMRC https://t.co/YrmvSVs1kG https://t.co/zMVbiGUXRc
Oh, you mean like this one by Eric Westman? The study that showed no appreciable differences between a ketogenic diet and a calorie-restricted diet that was 55% carbs? https://t.co/534Xgon2aB https://t.co/5Mam2FuSnW
In 2008, researchers conducted a 24-week study to determine the effects of a low-carbohydrate diet on people with type 2 diabetes and obesity. At the end of the study, participants who followed the ketogenic diet saw greater.... 1/2 https://t.co/5dlx8XEvzM
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Calorie deficit. His own trial showed that a sustained calorie deficit was sufficient to improve T2DM symptoms, and there were no statistically significant differences in T2DM marker improvement when comparing keto to calorie restriction. https://t.co/534Xgon2aB https://t.co/b8giKfuwZl
@MikeRobbescheu1 @goldseek @nntaleb It’s actually the definition of scientific as the 20 g mark has been shown in several studies to make the difference between ketogenesis and gluccogenic based metabolism. Falling ketones happen way after the liver has stopped making ketones from body fat. https://t.co/kydqXSAg9t
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La comida es la medicina! “La modificación de la dieta condujo a mejoras en el control glucémico y la reducción / eliminación de medicamentos en voluntarios motivados con diabetes tipo 2.” https://t.co/VpD1bEyWnl
Recent studies have shown that people who follow the ketogenic diet (low carb) have improved glucose control compared to those who followed a low-glycemic index diet. . . To read more about these studies and the keto diet, check out this link! https://t.co/NETqiI10CF https://t.co/hxPqY94q0k
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RT @DrPaulMason: Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduc…
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RT @DrPaulMason: Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduc…
RT @DrPaulMason: Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduc…
RT @DrPaulMason: Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduc…
RT @DrPaulMason: Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduc…
RT @DrPaulMason: Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduc…
RT @DrPaulMason: Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduc…
RT @DrPaulMason: Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduc…
RT @DrPaulMason: Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduc…
RT @DrPaulMason: Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduc…
RT @DrPaulMason: Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduc…
RT @DrPaulMason: Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduc…
RT @DrPaulMason: Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduc…
RT @DrPaulMason: Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduc…
RT @DrPaulMason: Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduc…
RT @DrPaulMason: Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduc…
RT @DrPaulMason: Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduc…
RT @DrPaulMason: Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduc…
RT @DrPaulMason: Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduc…
RT @DrPaulMason: Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduc…
RT @DrPaulMason: Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduc…
RT @DrPaulMason: Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduc…
RT @DrPaulMason: Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduc…
RT @DrPaulMason: Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduc…
RT @DrPaulMason: Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduc…
RT @DrPaulMason: Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduc…
Reduce sodium excretion from 3.5g to 2.1g reduces BP by 2mmHg - Australian Dietary Guidelines population target. OR reduce BP by 16mmHg on keto diet! (sodium retention is insulin dependent). https://t.co/RzTfDScqHw @zoeharcombe @bigfatsurprise @SBakerMD @ProfTimNoakes @lowcarbGP https://t.co/oc6if5FFA1
@t3tragrammat0n @9four9 @toppediatrician @Boxmenot @badzoot7 @PileOfGoop @DansMonkeyShack @StabellBenn @doritmi @Plasticdoe @backedbygold @drfixus @rugbyrhino16 @mimetic_ @GrumFromNorwich @Just4TheCause @mmelgar09 @TioChango_ @jpsportsminer @_CWN @mcfunny @GeoffSchuler @VeritasEver @WendyOrent @stephaniekays @AaronKai5 @ChrisJohnsonMD @BlueLionBlog @TakeThatCDC @seaglass34 @RebeccaLardner @Joshua1_5 @DocMElliott @ghoppe @itsmepanda1 @alc_anthro @weaponizedword1 @viva__lala @TPRMaynard7 @EmmaGPaley @asiamoonbloom @mrlepus @urbanx_f @kidoctr @Melissa62263619 @cantab_biker @JHowardBrainMD @dkegel @onelessdeceived @kenjaques Ketogenic Diet worth a try for this demographic. I’ve recently had a few new diabetics lose a lot of weight and amazingly quickly improve Hba1c https://t.co/LSlOATJpNS (Would also help lower risk if not yet diabetic)