Effects of intermittent very-low calorie diet on glycemic control and cardiovascular risk factors in obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized controlled trial.

Aims/introduction: Very few studies assess the effectiveness of different protocols of intermittent very-low calorie diet (VLCD) in patients with diabetes. This study was designed to compare the effects of 2 days/week and 4 days/week of intermittent VLCD on glycemic control, diabetes remission, metabolic parameters and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Materials And Methods: Participants with obesity and type 2 diabetes were recruited and randomly assigned to three groups, consisting of control, 2 days/week and 4 days/week of intermittent VLCD.

Optimal hang time of enteral formula at standard room temperature and high temperature.

Background: Despite high risk of bacterial contamination, yet there are no studies that have evaluated the optimal hang time of blenderized and reconstituted powdered formulas at standard room temperature and high temperature.

Aim: To investigate the optimal hang time of both types of formulas at standard room temperature and high temperature.

Methods: Ten specimens of blenderized formula and 10 specimens of reconstituted powdered formula were prepared using aseptic techniques.