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tedead t1_ixuo6y9 wrote

I am also diabetic, and I've been pondering over going keto to help with insulin sensitivity and to simply cut down on carbs. I've read that keto diets for 'betics can be a good thing. Did you feel better on keto? Did you notice benefits?

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eviade t1_ixuq4i2 wrote

The first time I tried I felt incredible (for a week), I also have insomnia and for that first week I felt energy I hadn't felt since my early teens. It was also quite freeing, I have a physical job and drive a lot for work and my bloodsugar was very stable even if the energy didn't last. The main drawback is you have to eat a lot to keep up calories, I ended up stopping after a year because I couldn't keep my weight up. Talk to your specialist team about it if you decide to try but so long as you can stomach eating tonnes of nuts and meat (though you need to be careful with the amount of nuts as one too many and you've got yourself the runs) it's worthwhile I think.

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tedead t1_ixuqose wrote

Many thanks for the additional information. I think I will talk to my endo about this when I see her next.

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eviade t1_ixuumbz wrote

No worries, I could say more but in the end my experience will probably be much different to yours as is the nature of our beast. Good luck!

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