Is a ketone diet good for those who are diabetic?

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Hello doctor,

I had a question about the ketone diet. I honestly do not understand the benefits of a ketone diet, what are they? Is a ketone diet good for those who are diabetic?

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MSc Home Science

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Mrs. Sanchari Majumder is a Nutritionist and Dietician specialist who creates diets for individuals. She completed her BSc in Food and Nutrition in 2012 and her Masters in Home Science in 2014 from the University of Calcutta. She teaches patients about healthy food habits or lifestyle changes and she helps her patients in staying aware of developments in nutrition and medicine. She is currently working in West Bengal with 11 years of clinical experience.

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It aids in weight loss. It takes more work to turn fat into energy than it takes to turn carbohydrates into energy. Reduces acne. It may help reduce the risk of cancer, improves heart health, may protect brain functioning, potentially reduces seizures, improves health in women with PCOS. Longer use of ketogenic diet is not good for the diabetic patient. For more information consult a nutritionist online.

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Published At July 18, 2018
Reviewed At April 23, 2025

Education:

MSc Home Science

Professional Bio:

Mrs. Sanchari Majumder is a Nutritionist and Dietician specialist who creates diets for individuals. She completed her BSc in Food and Nutrition in 2012 and her Masters in Home Science in 2014 from the University of Calcutta. She teaches patients about healthy food habits or lifestyle changes and she helps her patients in staying aware of developments in nutrition and medicine. She is currently working in West Bengal with 11 years of clinical experience.

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Education:

MSc Home Science

Professional Bio:

Mrs. Sanchari Majumder is a Nutritionist and Dietician specialist who creates diets for individuals. She completed her BSc in Food and Nutrition in 2012 and her Masters in Home Science in 2014 from the University of Calcutta. She teaches patients about healthy food habits or lifestyle changes and she helps her patients in staying aware of developments in nutrition and medicine. She is currently working in West Bengal with 11 years of clinical experience.

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