Metabolic Care Program For Obesity & Type 2 Diabetes Reduced Risk Of Advanced Kidney Disease By 62%

Participants in a metabolic care program for type 2 diabetes, obesity or overweight had a 26% lower risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) over five years later compared to a matched group who received usual care. The study involved the Virta Health Individualized Nutrition Therapy (VINT) program.

VINT is a remotely administered, digitally supported nutrition and lifestyle program developed primarily for individuals with type 2 diabetes and obesity/overweight that focuses on carbohydrate reduction leading to varying degrees of nutritional ketosis. The intervention is delivered in the context of usual medical care; however, adherence to the program is associated . . .