Over the past 30 years, a significant increase in the prevalence of insulin resistance (IR) has
been observed. It is associated with more frequent occurrence of impaired glucose …

Insulin resistance is a prevalent condition, in which insulin loses its normal physiological
action. Since people were first classified as insulin resistant over 60 years ago, one of the …

Low‐carbohydrate diets have been around for over 100 years. They have become very
popular recently but the scientific basis for their use remains to be fully established. This …

Carbohydrate-restricted diets (CRD) and diets comprised of foods with a low glycemic index
(low-GI) are postulated to improve insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, potentially …

Current evidence supports the inclusion of whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and lean
sources of animal proteins including low-fat dairy products in dietary therapies for insulin …

Dietary management has been a mainstay of care in Type 1 diabetes since before the
discovery of insulin when severe carbohydrate restriction was advocated. The use of insulin …

Objective Although caloric restriction is a widely used intervention to reduce body weight
and insulin resistance, many patients are unable to comply with such dietary therapy for long …

Insulin resistance has been proposed as the strongest single predictor for the development
of Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM). Chronic oversupply of energy from food, together with …

Plant-based diets are becoming increasingly popular. Vegetarian diets are better for the
environment and exhibit health benefits. A correctly balanced plant-based diet is appropriate …

Diet composition has a marked impact on the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and
cardiovascular disease. Prospective studies show that dietary patterns with elevated amount …