Here is another study by Hays from Barry Groves' website:

Hays J.Paper presented to the 81st Annual Meeting of the Endocrine Society,
15 June1999.
"A very high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet has been shown to have astounding
effects in helping type 2 diabetics lose weight and improve their blood
lipid profiles."

Report of three studies of men and women with Type 2 diabetes involving
very high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet to measure ite effect on body mass
index (BMI), triglycerides, HDL, LDL and HbA1c.

METHODS. A diet with unlimited meat and cheese; carbohydrates restricted to
eating unprocessed foods, mainly fresh fruit and vegetables. At least 50%
of calories from fat, of which 90% was saturated and 10% monounsaturated;
no more than 20% of calories from carbohydrates.

RESULTS. After 12 months:


Total cholesterol declined from 231 to 190 mg/dl
LDL (the 'bad' cholesterol) fell from 133 to 105 mg/dl,
HDL (the 'good' cholesterol) increased from 44 to 47 mg/dl.
Triglycerides declined from 229 to 182 mg/dl.
HbA1c, which at the start of the study averaged 3.34 percent above normal,
declined to just 0.96 percent above normal
Average weight loss was in the order of 40 pounds.

By the end of the one-year study 90 percent of the patients had achieved
ADA (American Diabetes Association) targets for HbA1c, HDL, LDL and
triglycerides.

CONCLUSION “If you have a diet that results in weight loss, lower
cholesterol, and a better lipid profile, eventually everybody will be
eating that way. It’s going to come whether we like it or not.”

COMMENT: I couldn't agree more!