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Metabolic Response to 3-day Fast Versus Carbohydrate-free Diet in Type 2 Diabetes

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Type 2 Diabetes
Interventions
Other: 3 day fast
Other: 3 day CHO-free diet
Registration Number
NCT01469104
Lead Sponsor
Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Brief Summary

The investigators hypothesis is that a carbohydrate-free diet, ingested for 3 days, results in a change in blood glucose that is similar to the change observed after 3 days of fasting.

Detailed Description

In addition to plasma glucose concentrations, other hormones and metabolites known to be affected by fasting will be measured. These include insulin and glucagon, which are hormones that have an important role in regulating fuel use in the body.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
7
Inclusion Criteria
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • C-peptide > 1.5 ng/ml
Exclusion Criteria
  • Body mass index > 40
  • hematological abnormalities
  • liver disease
  • kidney disease
  • congestive heart failure
  • life threatening malignancies

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
3 day fast3 day fastAfter receiving a standard diet on day 1, subject will fast on days 2, 3, and 4. Water and calorie-fee beverages will be allowed during this 72 hour period.
CHO-free diet3 day CHO-free dietAfter receiving a standard diet on day 1, a carbohydrate-free diet will be provided on days 2, 3, and 4.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in plasma glucose concentration24 hour profile:before and after meals, or traditional meal times
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in serum insulin concentrations24 hour profiles: before and after meals or traditional meal times

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Minneapolis VA Health Care System

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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