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Message: <blockquote data-quote="AndBreathe" data-source="post: 2748071" data-attributes="member: 88961">The keto diet (20gr carb a day, or lower) is a treatment for epilepsy - especially drug resistant epilepsy.For many living with T2, 120gr a day could be a bit much.  In RH the hypo is a reaction to elevated blood sugars, so keep the blood sugar in a lower place, there's less chance of the reactive hypo.I think of it a bit like throwing a tennis ball up gently, towards the ceiling.  Generally, you can develop a routine where you catch the ball on the way down.  In RH, the blood sugar shoots up (like the ball going towards the ceiling) with a bit more gusto.  When it hits the ceiling it tends to come down quickly - being much harder to catch.  The secret is to find a way to smooth out the highs and lows.  For many that means modifying the way they eat and drink.If you want to try reducing your carbs further, please do so steadily, rather in large jumps.</blockquote>

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