RT Journal Article SR Electronic 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 FD Cleveland Clinic SP 557 OP 565 DO 10.3949/ccjm.81a.13128 VO 81 IS 9 A1 Julia Chang A1 Sangeeta R. Kashyap YR 2014 UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/81/9/557.abstract AB 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.