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Diabet Med September 2015 PMID 25683066

Restoring normoglycaemia by use of a very low calorie diet in long- and short-duration Type 2 diabetes.

S Steven, R Taylor

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a positive outlook on the effectiveness of the diet, with phrases like 'excellent to treat' and suggestions to rename it for broader appeal, indicating a focus on practical implementation and recognition of the diet's potential benefits. The tone is optimistic but pragmatic, discussing both scientific results and marketing strategies.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that a very low calorie diet, or VLCD, is effective for improving diabetes and obesity, with some suggesting renaming it for better appeal.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest by referencing specific studies and suggesting practical applications like renaming the diet to increase popularity.

EngagementModerate engagement

The discussions show moderate engagement, with some users proposing ideas and insights, but not deeply analyzing the research data.

ImpactModerate impact

Authorities and users seem to recognize the potential impact of using VLCDs as treatment, though it remains a topic of ongoing discussion rather than widespread adoption.

Abstract in brief

  • An 8-week very low calorie diet significantly improved glycemic control in people with Type 2 diabetes, regardless of whether they had the condition for 4 or 8 years, with similar weight loss in both groups.
  • The response to calorie restriction varied among those with longer-standing diabetes, with some showing rapid improvement, some slow, and others no response; however, overall HbA1c and fasting glucose levels decreased markedly.
  • A trial suggests that even in long-duration Type 2 diabetes (around 8 years), there is about a 50% chance of achieving non-diabetic fasting glucose levels through such a diet, alongside improvements in blood pressure and lipid profiles.]
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Mikhail V. Blagosklonny, MD PhD Professor Oncology
@Blagosklonny · X

very‐low‐calorie diet (VLCD) is excellent to treat obesity and reverse ! diabetes. I would rename it fasting mimicking diet to make it more popular https://t.co/nUibOCdlg5

Aug 12, 2020 · 70 likes · 14 shares · 22,314 followers View post →
Nick
@upRootNutrition · X

Twin Cycles Hypothesis: https://t.co/VX9vm8p1Xh Personal Fat Threshold: https://t.co/gmXATyQojA Counterpoint Study: https://t.co/DEYthgE3B2 Counterbalance Study: https://t.co/Y8pcmBxlXA DiRECT Trial: https://t.co/2E0u4JBzzL DiRECT Two-Year Follow-up: https://t.co/z7TQipbb5F https://t.co/esq1uGUly4

Mar 12, 2022 · 9 likes · 9,511 followers View post →
Kevin Davy
@davykevinp · X

Restoring normoglycaemia by use of a very low calorie diet in long‐ and short‐duration Type 2 diabetes https://t.co/tesvaNB80g

Jun 30, 2021 · 1 like · 1,301 followers View post →
Oliver Laufer
@OliverLaufer · X

RT @Blagosklonny: very‐low‐calorie diet (VLCD) is excellent to treat obesity and reverse ! diabetes. I would rename it fasting mimicking di…

Aug 12, 2020 · 14 shares · 33,556 followers View post →
Mikhail V. Blagosklonny, MD PhD Professor Oncology
@Blagosklonny · X

RT @Blagosklonny: very‐low‐calorie diet (VLCD) is excellent to treat obesity and reverse ! diabetes. I would rename it fasting mimicking di…

Sep 7, 2021 · 14 shares · 22,314 followers View post →
Mikhail V. Blagosklonny, MD PhD Professor Oncology
@Blagosklonny · X

@Mike24816 Very low calorie diet (VLCD) is excellent treatment of obesity and diabetes, but its name is not attractive. It can be called FMD then it will be sold. FMD is a brilliant name for VLCD https://t.co/nUibOCdlg5

Aug 12, 2020 · 22,314 followers View post →

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Nick
@upRootNutrition · X

Twin Cycles Hypothesis: https://t.co/VX9vm8p1Xh Personal Fat Threshold: https://t.co/gmXATyQojA Counterpoint Study: https://t.co/DEYthgE3B2 Counterbalance Study: https://t.co/Y8pcmBxlXA DiRECT Trial: https://t.co/2E0u4JBzzL DiRECT Two-Year Follow-up: https://t.co/z7TQipbb5F https://t.co/esq1uGUly4

Mar 12, 2022 · 9 likes · 9,511 followers View post →
Ricky
@ricky89449195 · X

RT @Blagosklonny: very‐low‐calorie diet (VLCD) is excellent to treat obesity and reverse ! diabetes. I would rename it fasting mimicking di…

Sep 9, 2021 · 14 shares · 314 followers View post →
Mikhail V. Blagosklonny, MD PhD Professor Oncology
@Blagosklonny · X

RT @Blagosklonny: very‐low‐calorie diet (VLCD) is excellent to treat obesity and reverse ! diabetes. I would rename it fasting mimicking di…

Sep 7, 2021 · 14 shares · 22,314 followers View post →
Kevin Davy
@davykevinp · X

Restoring normoglycaemia by use of a very low calorie diet in long‐ and short‐duration Type 2 diabetes https://t.co/tesvaNB80g

Jun 30, 2021 · 1 like · 1,301 followers View post →
Aging-US
@AgingJrnl · X

RT @Blagosklonny: very‐low‐calorie diet (VLCD) is excellent to treat obesity and reverse ! diabetes. I would rename it fasting mimicking di…

Aug 24, 2020 · 14 shares · 4,374 followers View post →
Amanda Cristal
@amandaacristal · X

RT @Blagosklonny: very‐low‐calorie diet (VLCD) is excellent to treat obesity and reverse ! diabetes. I would rename it fasting mimicking di…

Aug 14, 2020 · 14 shares · 4,279 followers View post →
Chris Rabane
@ChrisRabane · X

RT @Blagosklonny: very‐low‐calorie diet (VLCD) is excellent to treat obesity and reverse ! diabetes. I would rename it fasting mimicking di…

Aug 14, 2020 · 14 shares · 11,122 followers View post →
Consuelo Guevara Ihl
@ConsuGuevara · X

RT @Blagosklonny: very‐low‐calorie diet (VLCD) is excellent to treat obesity and reverse ! diabetes. I would rename it fasting mimicking di…

Aug 13, 2020 · 14 shares · 73 followers View post →
Orlando_uy
@Orlando_uy · X

RT @Blagosklonny: very‐low‐calorie diet (VLCD) is excellent to treat obesity and reverse ! diabetes. I would rename it fasting mimicking di…

Aug 13, 2020 · 14 shares · 694 followers View post →
yesvcan
@yesvcan1 · X

RT @Blagosklonny: very‐low‐calorie diet (VLCD) is excellent to treat obesity and reverse ! diabetes. I would rename it fasting mimicking di…

Aug 12, 2020 · 14 shares · 249 followers View post →
Diego Delgado
@DiegoDoZr · X

RT @Blagosklonny: very‐low‐calorie diet (VLCD) is excellent to treat obesity and reverse ! diabetes. I would rename it fasting mimicking di…

Aug 12, 2020 · 14 shares · 234 followers View post →
Oliver Laufer
@OliverLaufer · X

RT @Blagosklonny: very‐low‐calorie diet (VLCD) is excellent to treat obesity and reverse ! diabetes. I would rename it fasting mimicking di…

Aug 12, 2020 · 14 shares · 33,556 followers View post →
Mikhail V. Blagosklonny, MD PhD Professor Oncology
@Blagosklonny · X

very‐low‐calorie diet (VLCD) is excellent to treat obesity and reverse ! diabetes. I would rename it fasting mimicking diet to make it more popular https://t.co/nUibOCdlg5

Aug 12, 2020 · 70 likes · 14 shares · 22,314 followers View post →
Mikhail V. Blagosklonny, MD PhD Professor Oncology
@Blagosklonny · X

@Mike24816 Very low calorie diet (VLCD) is excellent treatment of obesity and diabetes, but its name is not attractive. It can be called FMD then it will be sold. FMD is a brilliant name for VLCD https://t.co/nUibOCdlg5

Aug 12, 2020 · 22,314 followers View post →