Publications by authors named "Ahmad H Alzahrani"
Purpose: We previously reported beneficial glucoregulatory effects of a fully provided carbohydrate-reduced, high-protein (CRHP) diet in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in a crossover 2 × 6-week trial, in which patients maintained their body weight. Here, we investigated physiological changes during an additional 6-month period on a self-selected and self-prepared CRHP diet.
Methods: Twenty-eight patients with T2DM were instructed to consume a CRHP diet (30% of energy from carbohydrate and 30% from protein) for 24 weeks, after an initial 2 × 6-week trial when all food was prepared and provided to them.
Article Synopsis
- A study found that a carbohydrate-reduced, high-protein (CRHP) diet improved cardiovascular health markers in type 2 diabetes patients over a 6-month period, after initially being tested in a controlled setting.
- Participants self-prepared their meals with guidance from a dietitian, allowing them to incorporate the CRHP diet into their lifestyle.
- Results showed significant reductions in total and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and inflammatory markers, alongside an increase in beneficial HDL cholesterol, indicating sustained cardiovascular benefits from the diet.