TY - JOUR T1 - The protein-sparing modified fast for obese patients with type 2 diabetes: What to expect JF - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine JO - Cleve Clin J Med SP - 557 LP - 565 DO - 10.3949/ccjm.81a.13128 VL - 81 IS - 9 AU - Julia Chang AU - Sangeeta R. Kashyap Y1 - 2014/09/01 UR - http://www.ccjm.org/content/81/9/557.abstract N2 - 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. ER -