Type 2 Diabetes in an Aviator, Protein Diet vs. Traditional Diet: Case Report

Alden D. Hilton, M.D., and Timothy A. Hursh, M.D.
Aviat Space Environ Med 2001; 72:219-20

Abstract

An experienced helicopter pilot with hypertension, hyper-triglyceridemia, elevated cholesterol, obesity, and diabetes is treated with a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet. In 3 months, he loses 35 lbs, is normotensive without medication, cholesterol and triglycerides show significant reduction, fasting blood glucose and 2-h post glucose load are normal. At follow-up 1 yr later he has maintained hemoglobin A1C in the low 5 range. The protein diet is discussed and compared with the traditional dietary approach for type 2 diabetes.

Keywords: aviator, diabetes mellitis, protein diet, insulin resistance.

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