TY - JOUR T1 - Diabetes with obesity—Is there an ideal diet? JF - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine JO - Cleve Clin J Med SP - S4 LP - S14 DO - 10.3949/ccjm.84.s1.02 VL - 84 IS - 7 suppl 1 AU - Zahrae Sandouk AU - M. Cecilia Lansang Y1 - 2017/07/01 UR - http://www.ccjm.org/content/84/7_suppl_1/S4.abstract N2 - For individuals who are overweight or obese, weight loss is effective in preventing and improving the management of type 2 diabetes. Together with other lifestyle factors like exercise and behavior modification, diet plays a central role in achieving weight loss. Diets vary based on the type and amount of carbohydrate, fat, and protein consumed to meet daily caloric intake goals. A number of popular diets are reviewed as well as studies evaluating the effect of various diets on weight loss, diabetes, and cardiovascular risk factors. Current trends favor the low-carbohydrate, low-glycemic index, Mediterranean, and very-low-calorie diets. However, no optimal dietary strategy exists for patients with obesity and diabetes, and more research is needed. Given the wide range of dietary choices, the best diet is one that achieves the best adherence based on the patient’s dietary preferences, energy needs, and health status. ER -