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Low Calorie Diets and Lifestyle Strategies for Type 2 Diabetes Management

What does the latest evidence reveal about low-calorie diets, lifestyle interventions, and the sustainability of diabetes remission?

Presenter(s): Raed Al-Dahash, MD; Winnie Chee, PhD, RD, FMDA, FNSM; Ana Maria Gomez-Medina, MD

Moderator: Dominique R Williams, MD, MPH

Date: 05 May 2026

Time: 7:30-8:30 PM ET

Location: Live webinar

Continuing Education Credits: Nurse Contact 1.0 CE; Dietitian 1.0 CPEU

Summary

In this free, live, accredited webinar, our speakers will discuss how low-calorie diets can help some people achieve diabetes remission by supporting meaningful weight loss and improving the body’s response to insulin. It will also explore practical lifestyle strategies, such as nutrition habits, physical activity, and behavior changes, that can work alongside low-calorie diets to support success. Attendees will review recent research and real-world insights to better understand how these approaches can be applied in practice, with an emphasis on long-term results and sustainability.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Low-calorie diets can play a meaningful role in diabetes remission, especially when they lead to early and significant weight loss. 
  • Low-calorie diets work best when paired with supportive lifestyle changes, including healthy eating patterns, regular physical activity, and behavior support. 
  • Clinicians can use evidence-based strategies to help patients set realistic expectations and build lasting habits beyond the initial diet phase.

Related Questions:

  • Can a low-calorie diet really put diabetes into remission?
    For some people, yes. Research shows that early, meaningful weight loss can improve the body's response to insulin and help blood sugar levels return to a healthier range. Remission is more likely when changes are started early and supported over time.
  • Is a low-calorie diet enough on its own?
    Not usually. While low-calorie diets can jump-start progress, long-term success often depends on adopting healthy habits such as balanced eating, regular physical activity, and ongoing support to maintain weight loss.
  • What makes diabetes remission more sustainable?
    Sustainability comes from realistic goals, gradual transitions off very low-calorie diets, and continued lifestyle changes. Ongoing guidance, follow-up, and individualized plans are key to maintaining results over the long term.

Presenter Bio(s):

Raed Al-Dahash, MD

Head of Endocrine Division & Diabetes Center 
King Abdulaziz Medical City-National Guard
Assistant Professor, King Saud bin Abdulaziz 
University for the Health Sciences 
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Dr Raed Al-Dahash is Head of the Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, at King Abdulaziz Medical City-National Guard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He is also an associate clinical professor at the King Saud bin Abdulaziz for the Health Sciences University. Dr Al-Dahash is Head of the scientific committee in the national center of diabetes within the Saudi Health Council.

Winnie Chee, PhD

Professor of Nutrition & Dietetics
Consultant Dietitian
IMU University
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Prof Winnie Chee is a leading academic and registered dietitian in Malaysia with over 30 years of experience in clinical nutrition, research, and education. Her work has significantly advanced the role of medical nutrition therapy in managing diabetes, obesity, and osteoporosis through translational research, public health initiatives, and professional training. With over 70 peer-reviewed publications and more than RM3.5 million in research funding, she is a sought-after speaker and advisor on nutrition-related chronic disease prevention and management.

Prof Chee actively contributes to national and international committees involved in developing medical nutrition therapy guidelines and advancing professional development in dietetics. She is a founding member of the Malaysian Dietitians' Association (MDA) and has played a pivotal role in shaping the profession, having served as President (2014–2020), current Vice-President, and a Council Member on the Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council (MAHPC).

Ana Maria Gomez, MD

Head of Endocrinology
Hospital Universitario San Ignacio
Professor of Medicine, Javeriana University
Bogotá, Columbia

Dr Ana María Gómez is an Internist and Endocrinologist and a professor at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia. She is the Head of the Endocrinology Unit at Hospital Universitario San Ignacio and the Coordinator of the Endocrinology Postgraduate Program at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana.

She is recognized as a Senior Researcher by the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation of Colombia, the entity responsible for promoting and strengthening scientific, technological, and innovation development in the country.

Dominique Williams, MD, MPH, FOMA, Dipl ABOM

Medical Director 
Adult Nutrition, Abbott 
Columbus, OH, USA

Dr Williams is the Adult Nutrition Medical Director at Abbott, a global healthcare company. Her responsibilities include supporting the U.S. and global adult nutrition commercial operations, collaborating with the clinical project team on Abbott-sponsored clinical studies, and driving the development, submission, and execution of investigator-initiated studies, including research publication. She also leads the medical strategy and content review, including moderation for national and international advisory meetings and symposia with multi-disciplinary teams. 

Dominique is double board-certified in Obesity Medicine and Pediatrics. She is a dedicated educator and clinician with more than 20 years of experience in person-centered care, holistic mentoring, and curriculum development. In addition to her clinical work, she has been a mentor to medical students and resident physicians and serves as Adjunct Faculty at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dominique has publications on the topics of mentoring, equity-focused initiatives in medical education, nutrition therapy, and the care of people with obesity. She has also worked on several local and national initiatives to address health disparities. 

Dominique obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University, MD from Wright State University School of Medicine, and MPH in Nutrition from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

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CE CPEU Adult Disease State