Does the ketogenic diet have an effect on diabetes?
Disease description:
To treat my father-in-law’s diabetes, I’ve researched numerous dietary regimens. Recently, I heard about the ketogenic diet—does it have any therapeutic effect on diabetes?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Zhao Lianli
It has a certain therapeutic effect, but the specific outcomes vary from person to person. Although the ketogenic diet is a novel approach for managing diabetes, its suitability depends on an individual’s health status; thus, it is not appropriate for all patients with diabetes. Moreover, this dietary therapy carries potential side effects. Improper implementation may lead to complications such as hypoglycemia and ketoacidosis.
