A recent study indicates that adults with mild type 2 diabetes might enhance their beta-cell function by adopting a low-carbohydrate diet. Experts are concerned about the low-carb diet’s ...

A low-iodine diet is prescribed before diagnostic radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) tests and before radioactive iodine treatments. The RAIU test is an imaging scan used to check thyroid health.

What Is a Low-FODMAP Diet? A low-FODMAP diet is designed to help people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have better control over their symptoms by limiting certain foods. FODMAPs stands for ...

Share on Pinterest Low-carb diets could help improve insulin sensitivity by boosting beta-cell function, recent research suggests. Image credit: Ellie Baygulov/Stocksy. Beta cells are pancreatic ...

A high protein, low carb diet may have several physical and cognitive benefits, but some studies suggest there may be risks. A balanced diet of complex carbs, lean proteins, and healthy fats is ...

Here we report dietary sodium intake and BP control. Methods: 80 non-diabetic patients aged >40 with hypertension were enrolled in the study. Subjects reccieved brief instruction and a handout on the ...

The diet was initially used as a therapeutic regimen for patients with kidney disease. Kempner found that the low-protein, low-sodium nature of the diet helped reduce the workload on the kidneys, ...

Plenty of evidence suggests that low carb diets can be very effective for weight loss. However, as with any diet, weight loss sometimes stalls before you reach your desired weight. This article ...

"And there's not a lot of long-term safety data." Eliminating salt and processed foods makes this low-sodium diet good for people with high blood pressure. Zelman notes that this diet could ...

22, 2024 — Adults with type 2 diabetes on a low-carbohydrate diet may see benefits to their beta-cell function allowing them to better manage their disease and possibly discontinue medication ...