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Obesity is strongly linked to the development of diabetic kidney disease. Very low carbohydrate diets (VLCBD) were associated with a reduction in weight but there is little evidence of its effects on diabetic kidney disease (DKD) patients. The aim of the randomized controlled trial study is to determine the metabolic effects of VLCBD in addition to low protein diet (LPD) in DKD patients.

30 patients with type 2 diabetes aged 40-75 years and a HbA1c 7-10.5% were randomly allocated to receive VLCBD (<20g daily intake) versus standard low protein (0.8g/kg/day) diet. The patients received consultations every two weeks for 12 weeks. Metabolic profiles, glycemic control, inflammatory markers and visceral adipose tissue mass effects of the dietary interventions were compared. Result: The VLCBD group demonstrated significant reductions in weight …