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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 »
Will low carb diets help in managing my blood sugar levels?
Query: Hi doctor, I have type 2 diabetes, and I have heard that low-carbohydrate diets can be beneficial for managing blood sugar levels. How does a low-carbohydrate diet affect diabetes, and are there any specific precautions or considerations I should keep in mind when following such a dietary approach ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. Carbohydrates are basically sugars, so when you consume a high-carb diet, the sugar in your blood increases. In diabetes, the production of insulin is reduced, or the body's sensitivity to insulin is de... Read Full »
Will a low-carb diet cause blood sugar to fall?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 25 years old. I began to follow a healthy diet a couple of months ago. So, I reduced sugars. Sometimes, I feel hypoglycemic and feel uncomfortable rising in the heart/chest area with a little pain. But, when I take sugars in moderate amounts, I feel comfortable in this area. But t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. Your BMI (body mass index) is very low, just lower limit of normal and obviously, your reserve glucose will also be low. You will feel hypoglycemic especially during work out and it will take you months to stabilize at this diet and exercise... Read Full »
I have been following a high-fat low-carb diet to lose weight. Is it good for heart health?
Query: Hello doctor, I see many conflicting views on what the best diet is for optimal health. I have personally been following a high-fat, low-carb diet and I have lost weight and felt pretty good but I keep reading both sides of the coin that HFLC is really healthy or that it is actually dangerous. Wha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Certainly, saturated fat and refined carbohydrates are not good for health. Consumption of saturated fat should be decreased and should be replaced with unsaturated fats and, instead of refined carbohydrates have complex ones like fibers, ... Read Full »
Will exercise with a sudden decrease of carbohydrates in the diet cause hypotension?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 51 years old male. I am diabetic and hypertensive. About two months ago, my fasting blood sugar was about 186, and I weighed 199 lbs. I now have my fasting blood sugar is below 100 most mornings, and I currently weigh 181 lbs. I started an exercise and weight lifting routine and al... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I studied your problem carefully. I understand that diabetes is considered as a lifestyle disease. Exercise or decrease in carbohydrates in the diet, etc., should be gradual and not sudden. It should be under the guidance of a dietitian or doctor. You need to consult a ... Read Full »