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Type 1 Just started a low carb diet, ketones are 1.3

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olster

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Hi, ive started eating low carb in the past 4 days so im able to have better BG levels, my levels have been in the 4's and 5's which is perfect for me.

I just tested my ketones and im at 1.3, is this anything to be concerned about? Or am i fine to carry on with this diet?

Thanks
 
olster said:
Hi, ive started eating low carb in the past 4 days so im able to have better BG levels, my levels have been in the 4's and 5's which is perfect for me.

I just tested my ketones and im at 1.3, is this anything to be concerned about? Or am i fine to carry on with this diet?

Thanks
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Hi, I'm T2 so can't comment on this, but I'll tag @Jaylee who may be able to give you advice
 
I run my ketones between about 1.5-2.5mmol. My consultant and dietician would rather I stayed out of ketosis, because they have to say that, but said to keep it below 3mmol and prescribed me plenty of blood ketone sticks, so I can keep a close eye on it.

I keep my carbs to 30g a day, my blood sugars are within my 4.5-7.5 range and nice and even. It’s only really a worry to have ketones if they are high in conjunction with high BG. This chart might help, from “The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living”, which is a bit of a bible for me!

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There is ketosis - the natural burning of fat for energy, blood glucose is low, everything is good.
There is ketoacidosis, blood glucose is out of control and increasing, ketones increase - not at all good.
The two states are entirely different. Once is sustainable and the other requires rapid attention.
 
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Resurgam said:
There is ketosis - the natural burning of fat for energy, blood glucose is low, everything is good.
There is ketoacidosis, blood glucose is out of control and increasing, ketones increase - not at all good.
The two states are entirely different. Once is sustainable and the other requires rapid attention.
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