Type 1 Ketones and low carb diet

Samanthakate said:

Is it dangerous to be on a low carb diet as a type 1 diabetic? I have ketones of 1.3 today but my bg is only 6?

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If you're asking whether those dietary ketones could turn in diabetic ketoacidosis, then no. But, that's only providing that you have enough insulin on-board. If there is enough insulin and your BG's are normal, there is no risk of DKA.

Now if you're talking about the short and long terms effects of a keto diet on your overall health; then you'll find the jury is well and truly out on that one. Some say they're safe, others say that they are harmful. The internet will give you a plethora of information and arguments from both sides of the fence.

The ketones, when combined with low blood glucose levels indicate that you are using fat as fuel.
It is a perfectly natural state to be in, and most people do burn off energy stores for at least some part of the day, every day.
Animals such as whales, which fast for long periods, and all the mammals which hibernate or aestivate are in ketosis for long periods.