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<blockquote data-quote="diamondnostril" data-source="post: 1510090" data-attributes="member: 63791"><p>Hi [USER=387003]@april29[/USER] . . .</p><p></p><p>I am Type1 and answer your questions from that perspective.</p><p></p><p><strong><em>- How effective do you believe the ketogenic diet is in treating Diabetes?</em></strong></p><p><strong><em></em></strong></p><p>Ketogenic Diet is the ONLY diet I have found with which I can keep my blood-sugar levels under control.</p><p></p><p>It's not for everybody, of course. No diet is. But it should be a standard tool in the toolbox, to be offered to anybody with Diabetes who feels that it would benefit them.</p><p></p><p><strong><em>- What are the advantages/positive of the ketogenic diet?</em></strong></p><p></p><p>For me:</p><p></p><p>Lower blood-sugar levels</p><p></p><p>Stabilised blood-sugar levels</p><p></p><p>Much better sleep</p><p></p><p>No hunger</p><p></p><p>Much less Insulin injected. Cheaper for NHS and (I think) safer for me.</p><p></p><p>More free time (I sleep less but better, and do not eat breakfast or lunch).</p><p></p><p>As a T1, vastly changed (and much safer) experience of what happens when blood-sugar drops low.</p><p></p><p>Better concentration.</p><p></p><p>Psychologically happier. I now feel like I'm in control of my levels, and winning every day rather than losing. This has had a huge psychological impact for the better.</p><p></p><p>Weight maintenance seems easy. I put in zero effort here, just let my body get on with it.</p><p></p><p>The food is absolutely lovely <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>No farting (girlfriend appreciates) <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p><strong><em>- What are the disadvantages/side effects of the ketogenic diet?</em></strong></p><p></p><p>For me:</p><p></p><p>Social aspects of food can be somewhat tricky. Difficult to join others for a restaurant visit, and difficult to accept any invite to eat at somebody's house.</p><p></p><p>Some Doctors are not familiar with the diet; some Doctors hate the diet. (Occasionally, somehow, both!). So can be difficult to have any productive discussions regarding diet with medical professionals.</p><p></p><p>Keto diet reduces my levels down to numbers which DVLA are not happy with. When I am in UK, it's a real balancing act to stay both healthy (for me, that means in Ketosis) and within the law.</p><p></p><p>(I never experienced the often-stated temporary negative effects, bad breath or Keto flu. Maybe just lucky).</p><p></p><p><strong><em>- How easy/difficult is it to make a lifestyle change to follow the ketogenic diet?</em></strong></p><p><strong><em></em></strong></p><p>I have found it pretty easy, but I realise that I have advantages with my circumstances. I do not need to cook for or eat with a family, I have no big pressures with my budget or time, and am not often staying away from home in hotels. I can imagine these and other factors maybe creating problems for others.</p><p></p><p><strong><em>- What is your personal opinion on using medication or diet to treat Diabetes?</em></strong></p><p><strong><em></em></strong></p><p>Insulin is required for life, so like all T1s I will always need to use medication. Our diet and lifestyle (whether obligations or choices) can have a big impact on how much medication we need and how effective it can be. On Keto diet I inject between 3 and 7 Units of Rapid Insulin daily. This is significantly less Insulin than I need with any other way of eating. I feel the benefits of this diet, as stated above.</p><p></p><p>Best wishes with your studies <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p>Antony</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="diamondnostril, post: 1510090, member: 63791"] Hi [USER=387003]@april29[/USER] . . . I am Type1 and answer your questions from that perspective. [B][I]- How effective do you believe the ketogenic diet is in treating Diabetes? [/I][/B] Ketogenic Diet is the ONLY diet I have found with which I can keep my blood-sugar levels under control. It's not for everybody, of course. No diet is. But it should be a standard tool in the toolbox, to be offered to anybody with Diabetes who feels that it would benefit them. [B][I]- What are the advantages/positive of the ketogenic diet?[/I][/B] For me: Lower blood-sugar levels Stabilised blood-sugar levels Much better sleep No hunger Much less Insulin injected. Cheaper for NHS and (I think) safer for me. More free time (I sleep less but better, and do not eat breakfast or lunch). As a T1, vastly changed (and much safer) experience of what happens when blood-sugar drops low. Better concentration. Psychologically happier. I now feel like I'm in control of my levels, and winning every day rather than losing. This has had a huge psychological impact for the better. Weight maintenance seems easy. I put in zero effort here, just let my body get on with it. The food is absolutely lovely :) No farting (girlfriend appreciates) ;) [B][I]- What are the disadvantages/side effects of the ketogenic diet?[/I][/B] For me: Social aspects of food can be somewhat tricky. Difficult to join others for a restaurant visit, and difficult to accept any invite to eat at somebody's house. Some Doctors are not familiar with the diet; some Doctors hate the diet. (Occasionally, somehow, both!). So can be difficult to have any productive discussions regarding diet with medical professionals. Keto diet reduces my levels down to numbers which DVLA are not happy with. When I am in UK, it's a real balancing act to stay both healthy (for me, that means in Ketosis) and within the law. (I never experienced the often-stated temporary negative effects, bad breath or Keto flu. Maybe just lucky). [B][I]- How easy/difficult is it to make a lifestyle change to follow the ketogenic diet? [/I][/B] I have found it pretty easy, but I realise that I have advantages with my circumstances. I do not need to cook for or eat with a family, I have no big pressures with my budget or time, and am not often staying away from home in hotels. I can imagine these and other factors maybe creating problems for others. [B][I]- What is your personal opinion on using medication or diet to treat Diabetes? [/I][/B] Insulin is required for life, so like all T1s I will always need to use medication. Our diet and lifestyle (whether obligations or choices) can have a big impact on how much medication we need and how effective it can be. On Keto diet I inject between 3 and 7 Units of Rapid Insulin daily. This is significantly less Insulin than I need with any other way of eating. I feel the benefits of this diet, as stated above. Best wishes with your studies :) Antony [/QUOTE]
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