title: The protein-sparing modified fast for obese patients with type 2 diabetes: what to expect.
abstract: The protein-sparing modified fast (PSMF) is a very-low-calorie diet containing mostly protein and little carbohydrate. This article reviews the principles of the PSMF and its potential benefits in terms of weight loss, glycemic control, insulin resistance, cardiovascular risk factors, and related complications for patients with type 2 diabetes.
authors.affiliation: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH.
authors.forename: Julia
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.affiliation: Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Cleveland Clinic; Associate Professor of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH kashyas@ccf.org.
authors.forename: Sangeeta R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Kashyap
mesh_terms: D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism; D015992:Body Mass Index; D031204:Caloric Restriction; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications*; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007333:Insulin Resistance; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000178:diet therapy*; D015430:Weight Gain; D015431:Weight Loss
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004041:Dietary Fats; D004044:Dietary Proteins; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin; C517652:hemoglobin A1c protein, human