Is Keto Diet safe for people with diabetes?

If you are diabetic, can you or can not you follow the famous keto diet to lose weight? Let's find out. Type 2 diabetes is a disease that affects the blood sugar level. A healthy lifestyle is the most effective way to reverse type 2 diabetes. A type 2 diabetic is required to eat healthy foods, exercise regularly, quit and drink. Alcohol, sleep well and withstand less stress to cope effectively. Weight loss and weight management are also needed and the keto diet is extremely popular for this.

A keto diet is a diet low in carbohydrates, rich in protein and protein. Although the American Diabetes Association does not recommend a single-to-another diet for diabetics, the keto diet can help control blood sugar levels because it involves extremely low carbohydrate consumption.

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Is the keto diet safe for diabetics?

Dr. Rupali Dutta, a nutritionist, says the keto diet is safe for diabetics, but only if it is followed by strict professional guidelines. "Diabetics need a diet low in carbohydrates, but as for keto, they should not be following too long," says Dr. Rupali.

Diabetics can also make better choices about carbohydrates to keep their blood sugar levels under control and get more nutrients out of their diet, she adds.

Foods containing carbohydrates such as pasta, bread, rice, fried foods, fruits are actually the main source of energy for the body. When you eat carbohydrates, the body uses insulin to bring blood glucose into the cells to give it energy. However, people with diabetes lack insulin or have insulin that does not work properly for the body.

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Eating carbohydrate-rich foods can result in spikes in blood sugar, a benefit to the keto diet. However, it will be very different for each individual. To prevent any side effects, it is recommended that you consult your expert before starting to use this diet for type 2 diabetes.

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A study conducted in 2018 showed that the keto diet can help control HbA1c levels, the amount of glucose transferred to the bloodstream with hemoglobin for about three months.

The keto diet can help keep blood sugar low but healthy. Reduced consumption of carbohydrates in the diet can reduce peaks in blood sugar and reduce the need for insulin.

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In addition, this diet promotes weight loss, which enhances glycemic control and improves overall well-being.

So if you are diabetic, you can try the keto diet for effective results. But do not forget to consult your doctor before going ahead and following him for a limited time.

(Dr. Rupali Dutta is a consultant nutritionist at Fortis Escorts)

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