The Claim

In obese adults with type 2 diabetes receiving 30–100 units of insulin daily, a protein-sparing modified fast (1.2–1.4 g protein/kg ideal body weight) is associated with discontinuation of exogenous insulin within 0–19 days (mean 6.5 days).

Source: Nitrogen Metabolism and Insulin Requirements in Obese Diabetic Adults on a Protein-Sparing Modified Fast

What the research says

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In plain English

Obese adults with type 2 diabetes who are taking 30–100 units of insulin daily and follow a protein-sparing modified fast consuming 1.2–1.4 grams of protein per kilogram of ideal body weight experience discontinuation of exogenous insulin within 0–19 days, with an average of 6.5 days.

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In obese adults with type 2 diabetes receiving 30–100 units of insulin daily, a protein-sparing modified fast (1.2–1.4 g protein/kg ideal body weight) was associated with discontinuation of exogenous insulin within 0–19 days (mean 6.5 days), suggesting a rapid reduction in insulin dependency under strict dietary conditions.

Why this might work

When calories are drastically reduced but protein intake stays high, the body burns fat for fuel instead of sugar, making ketones that replace glucose as the main energy source. This lowers the need for insulin because less sugar is being used. At the same time, enough protein keeps muscles from breaking down, which prevents the body from releasing more sugar into the blood and keeps insulin levels low.

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What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Nitrogen Metabolism and Insulin Requirements in Obese Diabetic Adults on a Protein-Sparing Modified Fast

    In a small group of obese adults with type 2 diabetes who were taking a lot of insulin, a very low-calorie diet with enough protein helped them stop needing insulin injections in just a few days. The diet seemed to help their bodies use insulin better.

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