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Jul 17, 2024 · www.medscape.com
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For Richer, for Poorer: Low-Carb Diets Work for All Incomes by Nina Teicholz, PhD
The article highlights the transformative impact of a low-carbohydrate diet on patients with type 2 diabetes, particularly in low-income areas like the South Bronx. Mariela Glandt, MD, through her company OwnaHealth, has partnered with Essen Health Care to conduct a pilot program for endocrinology patients. The program has shown significant health improvements, including weight loss and diabetes remission, among participants. Despite challenges, patients have adapted to the diet, often using government assistance programs like SNAP to afford low-carb foods. The success of this program supports the Food is Medicine concept and suggests that type 2 diabetes can be reversed through dietary changes. OwnaHealths approach, supported by technology and health coaches, offers a scalable model for diabetes management.
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