Type 2 diabetes patients who went on a low-carbohydrate diet saw their insulin production double, potentially eliminating their need for medication, according to a new study published Tuesday in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Type 2 diabetes occurs when insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells become less effective. Insulin is needed to regulate blood sugar levels, and when there is not enough being produced, blood sugar levels rise, causing various diseases linked to Type 2 diabetes.
No conventional drug for Type 2 diabetes has been shown to improve beta cells’ immediate insulin secretion. Beta-cell function usually declines despite treatment with anti-hyperglycemic agents, the researchers wrote in the study….