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Abstract

evidence of benefit over the long term. Nevertheless, the evidence shows that for every kilogram of weight loss in the subjects with Type 2 diabetes, the HbA 1c declined by 0.09% and this would be expected to contribute to a reduction in the complications of diabetes over the long term, especially in view of the fact that there were no adverse effects upon lipid levels.In conclusion, this study has shown that weight loss was greater with a low-carbohydrate diet compared with low-fat dietary advice over 3 months and this effect was maintained at 9 months. At 2 years' follow-up there were no significant differences in weight loss, measures of glycaemia or lipid levels in both diabetic and non-diabetic subjects. References 1 Bantle JP, Wylie-Rosett J, Albright AL, Apovian CM, Clark NG, Franz MJ et al. Nutrition recommendations and interventions for diabetes: a position statement of the American Diabetes Association. Diabetes Care 2008; 31: S61-S78. 2 Dyson PA, Beatty S, Matthews DR. A low-carbohydrate diet is more effective in reducing body weight than healthy eating in both diabetic and non-diabetic subjects. Diabet Med 2007; 24: 1430-1435. 3 Kirk JK, Graves DE, Craven TE, Lipkin EW, Austin M, Margolis KL. Restricted-carbohydrate diets in patients with type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis.