Track 14 : Ketogenic Diet for Diabetes :
A ketogenic diet is a very low-carb diet under which you consume less than 30 grammes of carbohydrates per day. This helps the body to get its energy from burning body fat, which releases ketones, a form of energy. The diet lowers the body's demand for hypoglycemic agents, which has benefits for people with type one and type two diabetes. If you're thinking about starting the diet, you should talk to your doctor first because there might be precautions that need to be taken. On a Ketogenic diet, blood sugar levels are maintained at a low yet stable level, encouraging the body to break down fat into a fuel source known as ketones. Ketosis is the process of breaking down or ‘burning' body fat. People taking a hypoglycemic agent usually need smaller doses, which reduces the chance of massive dosing errors. The diet aids in the burning of body fat and hence has particular benefits for individuals who are attempting to lose weight, as well as those who have prediabetes or are otherwise at risk of type two diabetes.