A Diabetic Male Elderly with Stable Arteriosclerosis for Years by Regular Lifestyle and Low Carbohydrate Diet (LCD)

Bando H, Ogawa T, Okada M, Iwatsuki N and Sakamoto K

Published on: 2026-01-20

Abstract

The case is a 83-year-old male with type 2 diabetes (T2D), obesity, dyslipidemia, hyperuricemia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) for years. Concerning treatment, he has kept on low carbohydrate diet (LCD), and several medication of sitagliptin, rosuvastatin, febuxostat, aspirin, rebamipide and lansoprazole. Pulse wave velocity (PWV) showed stable values of Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index (CAVI) 10.6/10.8, and ABI 1.11/1.09 (right/left) for 10 years. From physiological and psychological aspects, possible contributing factors may include stable basic lifestyle habits of meal, exercise, sleep, adequate proper diabetes control, regular intake of required medicine and his excellent interpersonal communication skill (IPCS) for other people.