A ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate, adequate protein dietary therapy that aims to utilize ketones (body fat converted in the liver) as energy fuels rather than relying on glucose from carbohydrates. It is recommended for uncontrolled epilepsy and may help with weight loss. However, it should be avoided in people with type 1 diabetes, kidney disease, preexisting liver or pancreatic conditions, pregnancy, and someone who had gallbladder removal.
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I have been getting high fasting glucose level. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been on the keto diet and IF for two weeks. I recently started checking my glucose in the early morning. It is around 110 to 125 then goes to 100. It stays around 99 to 105 fasting. After my meal, it will go to 94 to 95 and then 1 hour later to 115 to 120. Why am I getting high ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. So while you are doing a low-carb diet, your body converts your fats to glucose and thus helps supply the required glucose, which is the mechanism to lose weight. In such circumstances, it is better to monitor your hbA1C to get a better idea o... Read Full »
Can my cousin adopt a ketogenic diet to manage frequent seizures?
Query: Hi doctor, We are thinking of putting my 18-year-old cousin to adopt a ketogenic diet to manage the frequent seizures that she has been experiencing since childhood. Can you provide insights into the potential effectiveness of this diet in reducing seizure frequency? I am curious about the specific ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The ketogenic diet has been recognized as an effective treatment in reducing seizures, particularly in individuals with epilepsy, including those with drug-resistant epilepsy. The diet involves high fat, adequate protein, and very low carboh... Read Full »
I lost my kidney function after an accident. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had an accident a couple of years back. I lost significant amounts of my kidney function, and I am up for hemodialysis every 3 weeks. I have been trying every way to improve my overall health without further ruining my kidneys. Something about the benefits of a ketogenic diet caught ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern regarding the keto diet. So, the problem with the keto diet in dialysis patients is that it is very high in fat and low in carbs, which have the potential to exacerbate metabolic acidosis, which may hasten kidney failure. So, I would advise y... Read Full »
How is the body benefited by ketosis?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 35-year-old female. I want to know about ketosis, whether it is good or bad for my body. Can you provide insights on what ketosis is, how the body enters this state and its physiological effects? Are there any health benefits related to that? Please elaborate me what healthy lifest... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq.com. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. Ketosis is a metabolic state that occurs when the body does not have enough carbohydrates to burn for energy. Instead, it begins breaking down stored fat into ketones, which can be used as an a... Read Full »
I want to know about the principles of a ketogenic diet. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32 year old female. I am writing to you with a strong interest in learning more about the ketogenic diet and its potential effects on health and well-being. Could you provide insights into the principles of this diet, its macronutrient composition, and how it differs from other... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. The ketogenic diet is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet that has gained popularity for its potential benefits for weight loss, blood sugar control, and overall health. The primary principle of the ketogenic diet is to induce a state o... Read Full »
What are the potential negative effects of long-term ketogenic diet?
Query: Hello doctor, Why ketogenic diet should not be done long term? Why it is not a good idea to follow a ketogenic diet for the long term and what are the potential negative effects on the body by following a ketogenic diet for the long term? Please comment. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. The opinion regarding keto diet varies from many studies. The ketogenic diet or low carbohydrate diet is helpful in weight reduction and should be done under trained nutritionist guidance. Self keto diet experience is not advisable. Although it is useful, the lon... Read Full »
Why am I getting a worst smell in my breath and urine after following ketogenic diet for celiac?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 23 years old male with a weight of 64 kilograms and a height of 5 feet. I am taking medications such as Propranolol 80 mg, Amphetamine XR 25 mg, Carisoprodol 350 mg, and Clonidine 0.2 mg. I am taking supplements with 1 gram of Quercetin or 200 milligrams of Bromelain twice daily and... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing and I understand your concern. I would recommend continuing the same diet followed currently because everything seems to be under control. As you are facing some smell in your breath and urine, then I would recommend you to do biochemistry of blood... Read Full »
My weight is the same despite a healthy lifestyle. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I started the ketogenic diet a few years back, which was very successful, as I lost 40 lbs. My weight has been stagnant for the past three months, and I am on a low-carb diet now and consume less than 1000 calories daily. I am currently 192 lbs and 170 cm in height. I want to lose 12... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. BMI (body mass index) is an official indicator for calculating the ideal body weight for a given height. Your BMI is a shade over 30, and you seem to be doing all the right things. You can increase the exercise duration... Read Full »
I am a 30-year-old female with prediabetes. Will taking a ketogenic diet help reverse it?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old female suffering from some close to diabetic levels. I usually started to get a full-body check-up after pregnancy. My fasting blood glucose is pointed to 120 mg/dl. Can I reverse my diabetes doctor? My mother-in-law suggested with ketogenic diet as it has been proven t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The ketogenic diet is extreme. I suggest you follow a diabetic diet. Avoid sweets and extra sugar, exercises regularly, and monitor blood sugar weekly. If you cannot control blood sugar levels, then you should start anti-diabetic medications. Thank you, Read Full »
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