ketogenic diet

I have been troubled by my weight and fbs since the start of the year. Both have crept up inexorably, so that on 1 September, my weight was 77.3 kg , my fbs was 6.1 mmol/l and my ketones were 0.8 mmol/l. I therefore decided to check everything I ate over the following week and revert to my...

Whilst watching a Ketofest video |(2 Keto Dudes 21st July 2019 on YouTube) this morning with Professor Stephen Phinney, I noticed what I call route 1 advice i.e. prescriptive direct examples of what could work if following a Ketogenic Diet. Something that has always niggled at the back of my...

3rd July 2019 is the 1st anniversary of me starting a Ketogenic diet, which has enabled me to successfully lose 4 stone. Also, I have reversed pre-diabetes and no longer have high Blood Pressure. People on this forum have been a great help and truly inspiring - Thank You! :) I tried really hard...

Hi I am insulin resistant I have pcos and high blood sugars I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in October last year i was put on gabapentin which made me put 2 stone in weight on in 2 short month I decided to come off gabapentin. And start keto diet as had been on it previously since starting...

*** I have updated and corrected "My Low Carb path back to health" and "Practical Tips for following a Low Carb or Ketogenic Diet". They can be found here *** ============================================================ I have written "My Low Carb path back to health: Keto was the key" which can...

I have now published an update on the following which includes some corrected medical info and can be found here ========================================== A big "Thank You" to those who host/run the Low Carb community forum and to all those on the forum who have helped me personally with advice...

Hello all, I wasn't sure whether to post this or not, as don't want others to feel I'm bragging. However, I've decided to, as the great people on this forum and moderators have given me great advice which has helped me so much. I had a story featured in the Daily Mail and it was a good...

Hi all! I've been searching on the internet for this, I've been eating less than 40g carb a day (closer to 30g most days) for a week, ketones have been anywhere from 0.1-0.6. How long did it take you to get into the optimal ketosis range when you started the keto diet, and how many g of carbs...

Hi guys, I'm T1, have been for 8 years. I've been experimenting with low carb/keto meals and like the effects on my blood sugar, but I'm experiencing a bit of a mental block. Just for reference I'm looking to lose ~10kg. I've always been taught ketones are bad so the idea of having high ketones...

My GP was happy I went Keto short-term to lose weight, but concerned that my LDL would rise so wasn't keen on long-term Keto. I researched and put together the following to put before him should my next blood test show elevated LDL. I hope it is of use/interest to others...

(Apologies if this has already been cited ...) WARNING: This post contains language such as "dietician" from the start, which some people may find highly offensive... ;) This BBC news page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-42264838 is entitled: Top five celeb diets to avoid in 2018...

I apologise for yhe long Q; I'm hoping to interest a clinician w a really unusual case that's a mystery. Help please! I have the symptoms of T3D yet test negative on blood tests (eg. A1c score repeatedly ~5.5, similar for blood sugar). How is this possible? - hypoglycemic events after meals...

Hi, I have been following a Keto diet for three weeks as a Type 1 Diabetic Vegan. I just tested my keytone level with Ketosticks sticks and it measured 4 (see attached, its fourth colour from the left). I am confused as to when it is dangerous for me to do this. I have lost 4kg since I...

I made sure to do this just once I found something that would activate the yeast and rise the dough without it having to be sugar/honey. It worked with yacon Syrup, which technically is 24g sugar (fructose) but having inulin it also has a GI of 1 so seemed like the best option with the least...

Hello there! I can't believe I didn't realise this community existed before! I'm on the FB page but then realised all the acion was somehwere else: here! I love the website, it got me started to understand blood glucose values, blood plasma, HbA1c, seriously, I feel like I know about biology...

Due to having borderline Pre-diabetes, a family history of type 2 on both sides and recently diagnosed with Hashimotos disease (hypothyroidism) I elected to go on a Ketogenic diet. Since beginning the diet in May of 2017 I have lost 25 lbs, have more energy , lost my carb cravings and am...

why does not many physicians and American Diabetes Association endorse ketogenic diet for type 1 ? are there any specific reasons ?

Hi everyone, this is my first post. I was diagnosed with Type 1 just before Christmas and am still getting my head around it all. One thing I am confused about is that when I went into hospital with BGL of 32 I learned there were Keytones present and understood DKA was a dangerous thing. Now...

Hello all! My name is Kira and I am currently studying my A-Levels and have decided to undertake an EPQ. My chosen topic is the role of diet in the management of diabetes and I was wondering if any of you lovely people would be willing to take a few moments out of your day to complete my...

I was listening to the Radio this evening and they were talking about some science around the brain getting smaller (in mice) when they went deaf. The story was suggesting that the brain like most of the other body parts had a use it or lose it biology. And I know that is so on muscle, and even...