johnrubinstein
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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
Hi, I have been eating ~20g carbs/day for the last three and a half years and have been in ketosis most of that time. I plan to continue doing so because it's excellent for my blood sugar and I've lost about 60lb. All my nasty diabetic symptoms have gone.Am a 72 year-old type, two diabetes, diagnosed about five years ago. Control is with diet and exercise. Recently, after noticing a slight increase in my blood sugar, I decided to use a CGM solution, start intermittent fasting, and go on a keto diet. Question: can one do keto diet long-term? I see all sorts of articles about the hazards of doing so. Also, what county is keto? I am averaging 40 to 50 g of carbs a day. Is that keto? As always, thanks for any comments and suggestions. This forum is amazing.
Dig into those articles and examine the hazards they claim.Am a 72 year-old type, two diabetes, diagnosed about five years ago. Control is with diet and exercise. Recently, after noticing a slight increase in my blood sugar, I decided to use a CGM solution, start intermittent fasting, and go on a keto diet. Question: can one do keto diet long-term? I see all sorts of articles about the hazards of doing so. Also, what county is keto? I am averaging 40 to 50 g of carbs a day. Is that keto? As always, thanks for any comments and suggestions. This forum is amazing.
Yes you can do keto. Its high in quality nutrients and there's no human need for carbohydrates. At age 72 I'd be focussing on protein along with the fat that these foods naturally come with. See how you feel and be aware that you may get push back from doctors but if your blood sugars are good without needing medications and you feel fine, that speaks for itself. Keto is regarded as 20g and that 20g normally comes from vegetables.Am a 72 year-old type, two diabetes, diagnosed about five years ago. Control is with diet and exercise. Recently, after noticing a slight increase in my blood sugar, I decided to use a CGM solution, start intermittent fasting, and go on a keto diet. Question: can one do keto diet long-term? I see all sorts of articles about the hazards of doing so. Also, what county is keto? I am averaging 40 to 50 g of carbs a day. Is that keto? As always, thanks for any comments and suggestions. This forum is amazing.
A keto diet is just shorthand for a diet which causes the breakdown of fats for energy resulting in the production of ketones.Am a 72 year-old type, two diabetes, diagnosed about five years ago. Control is with diet and exercise. Recently, after noticing a slight increase in my blood sugar, I decided to use a CGM solution, start intermittent fasting, and go on a keto diet. Question: can one do keto diet long-term? I see all sorts of articles about the hazards of doing so. Also, what county is keto? I am averaging 40 to 50 g of carbs a day. Is that keto? As always, thanks for any comments and suggestions. This forum is amazing.
Am a 72 year-old type, two diabetes, diagnosed about five years ago. Control is with diet and exercise. Recently, after noticing a slight increase in my blood sugar, I decided to use a CGM solution, start intermittent fasting, and go on a keto diet. Question: can one do keto diet long-term? I see all sorts of articles about the hazards of doing so. Also, what county is keto? I am averaging 40 to 50 g of carbs a day. Is that keto? As always, thanks for any comments and suggestions. This forum is amazing.
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