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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Seacrow" data-source="post: 2380024" data-attributes="member: 420515">I'm fairly sure the NHS doctors will be horrified by the idea of a keto diet. If you really are ketosis prone, which they shouldn't be able to tell after only one dka admission, then that diet makes it harder for them. If you're in ketosis and producing ketones, that's fine. If you're in ketoacidosis and producing ketones, that's potentially deadly.If you're ill and go to a GP, a standard test will be for ketones, which they will find if you're on a keto diet, and you get sent straight to hospital. I've lost count of the number of times I've been hospitalised, waited for the FULL bloods to come back (usually 8hrs), seen the results and left AMA. Low carb is sensible, and there's plenty of help out there. Going all the way to keto might want to wait until you are absolutely sure what you are doing and can argue it with the doctor.Life expectancy? My step-grandfather was diagnosed just after insulin became available in the UK, and died at the age of 85. His last five years weren't good, but up to age 80 he was still trying to drive us 'kids' around. Your expectancy and quality of life should be much improved over his.</blockquote>

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