The report1 based on survey data that reveal that a very low–carbohydrate diet (VLCD) might be effective in some patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus may represent an important advance in the therapy of this condition if researchers in randomized clinical trials confirm its potential advantages in terms of better blood glucose control with less risk for hypoglycemia. However, there are several issues of concern. One is the general use of …
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