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Diabetic and also epileptic

Hrw1959

Hrw1959

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Type of diabetes
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Insulin
I have had epilepsy for nearly 20yrs and it isn't well controlled. I found out I had diabetes type 2 on the 19th September 2012. Is there anyone else who has these two conditions and if so, how does having a seizure affect their blood glucose levels?
 
You might find it useful to research a ketogenic diet (which is very low carbohydrate) as it has been used for both seizure control (especially in children) and diabetes (see Dr Bernstein's Diabetes Solution).

Hope this helps.
 
These links might be helpful.

The lead researcher on epilepsy and ketogenic (very low carbohydrate) diet seems to be the Johns Hopkins neurologist Dr. Eric Kossoff. You can find out more and see an interview with him here

http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/...off-treats-epilepsy-with-ketosis-episode-367/

You can get his Ketogenic diet book off Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Ketogenic-Diet-Treatment-Children-Epilepsy/dp/1932603182

He and many others have researched Ketogenic diets diets for years. He did a 2009 study which concluded Ketogenic diets are long term safe although I haven't yet found a free source of the study so can't provide a link I'm afraid.

More recent studies are beginning to conclude Ketogenic diets are effective against a range of neurological disorders including not just epilepsy but Alzheimers, Parkinsons, brain tumours and just plain aging to name a few.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3321471/pdf/fphar-03-00059.pdf

More on epilepsy and ketogenic diets here

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketogenic_diet

Ketogenic diets are of interest to many of us as we find restricting carbohydrates, especially sugar and starchy foods such as rice, pasta, potatoes, bread, cereals and flour based products is very effective at controlling blood sugars as its these things that cause large rises.
 
What posters may not be aware of is that the OP has also had a total colestomy, (removal of large intestine), as well as being epileptic. Dietary advice has to take into account both conditions.
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Thanks everyone for your very helpful advice. Sorry I forgot to mention that I have also had a total cholectomy , ie removal of the large bowel, and that's why I cannot tolerate fruit and vegetables as I cannot digest them properly.
 
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