The Consultant in Diabetes and Family Medicine, Dr. Yousef Al Zaheb, confirmed that a low-carbohydrate diet is an effective option for improving blood sugar levels and increasing insulin sensitivity, noting that this does not necessarily mean following a “Keto” diet.
Al Zaheb explained that a low-carbohydrate diet means consuming less than $130 \text{ grams}$ of carbohydrates daily, or the equivalent of less than $26\%$ of the total daily calories, pointing out that the basic idea relies on reducing the consumption of bread, rice, and sugars, which positively reflects on blood sugar control.
In a post published on his “X” account, Al Zaheb clarified that the drug “Metformin” is particularly beneficial for age groups between 25 and 59 who suffer from severe obesity, in addition to those with a fasting blood sugar of $110 \text{ mg/dL}$ or higher, or an A1C of $6\%$ or more, as well as women with a previous history of gestational diabetes.
He confirmed that Metformin does not replace a healthy lifestyle, but it may contribute to delaying the onset or preventing diabetes in these groups. He also stressed that the Mediterranean diet and low-carbohydrate dietary patterns are scientifically proven in preventing Type 2 diabetes.
He concluded his speech by confirming that “the right food may precede the medicine,” calling for the adoption of healthy dietary patterns as a first step for prevention and promoting general health.
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