Diet Composition - Low Carbohydrate

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• A Lower-Carb Diet is an Effective Short-Term Option for Type 2 Diabetes

  Last Updated: 2021-05-27 – Research Report/Paper  

  A new report from the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) concluding that a lower carbohydrate diet is an effective short-term option for higher weight adults living with type 2 diabetes.

   Target Audience: Professional

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• BDA - Low Carbohydrate Diets for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Adults

  Last Reviewed: 2021-10-01 – Position Paper/Policy Document  

  A policy statement from the British Dietetic Association (BDA) on low carbohydrate diets (50 g and 130 g carbohydrate) and their effectiveness in managing weight, improving glycaemic control and cardiovascular risk in people with type 2 diabetes in the short term (less than 12 months).

   Target Audience: Professional

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