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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Indy51" data-source="post: 319109" data-attributes="member: 48386">Before I was diagnosed or changed my diet, I was exhausted all the time.  A blood test revealed low D3 and just starting a supplement made me feel much more energetic.  Vitamin D deficiencies are common and becoming even more common.  That would be the first thing I would have checked.  Even in Australia where we get plenty of sunshine, Vitamin D deficiency is becoming a major issue.As for diet, you might find this site helpful for following LCHF.  The high fat part is as important as the low carbs for wellbeing:<a href="http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf" target="_blank">http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf</a>Also, electrolyte imbalances are quite common and add to the 'induction flu' issues of going low carb.  You might do well to up your intake of salt.  Drinking bouillon is a good way of getting extra salt.  If you aren't on potassium-sparing blood pressure medication, you might also benefit from increased intake of potassium.</blockquote>

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