**4.1 The low-carb diet**

A low-carb diet is different than the ketogenic diet because it is less limiting in the amount of carbohydrates. You don't have to give up carbohydrates because you have diabetes. Atkins or South Beach are low-carb diets that are easier to comply with, and many patients still benefit from them. Studies show that this diet could be the first step in managing the disease [41].
