Energy‐restricted interventions are effective for the remission of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes: A systematic review of the evidence base

Abstract

Abstract Background Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a chronic, progressive disease. Caloric restriction and subsequent weight loss have been associated with both improvements and, in some cases, remission of T2D. Aim To systematically review the safety and effectiveness of calorie‐restricted diets on weight change and the remission of T2D. Methods Electronic databases were searched. Intervention trials including a calorie restriction, published between 2010 and 2020, evaluating the remission of T2D (HbA1c 10% body weight in people with obesity. More research is needed into the optimum level of calorie restriction and the support required for long‐term remission. National guidelines should be updated to reflect recent evidence.

Keywords

• calorie restriction intervention
• dietary energy restriction
• remission
• type 2 diabetes