KETO DIET REVERTS TYPE 2 DIABETES

The Keto Diet, also known as the ketogenic diet, has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its potential benefits for weight loss, increased energy, and improved overall health. One of the lesser-known benefits of the Keto Diet is its ability to reverse Type 2 Diabetes.

Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way your body processes blood sugar (glucose). Over time, high levels of glucose in the blood can lead to a range of health complications, including nerve damage, kidney damage, and cardiovascular disease. While there are medications available to help manage Type 2 Diabetes, they can have side effects and may not be effective for everyone.

The Keto Diet, on the other hand, has been shown to be an effective way to manage and even reverse Type 2 Diabetes. Here’s how it works:

Reducing Carbohydrate Intake

The Keto Diet is a low-carbohydrate diet, which means that you will be reducing your intake of foods that are high in carbohydrates, such as bread, pasta, rice, and sugar. When you reduce your carbohydrate intake, your body starts to burn fat for fuel instead of glucose.

This process is called ketosis, and it is the foundation of the Keto Diet. When your body is in a state of ketosis, it produces ketones, which are molecules that are used for energy instead of glucose. This means that your body is not relying on glucose for energy, and therefore your blood sugar levels will not spike and crash as they do when you eat a high-carbohydrate diet.

Reducing Insulin Resistance

Insulin is a hormone that is produced by your pancreas to regulate your blood sugar levels. When you eat carbohydrates, your body produces insulin to help move glucose from your bloodstream into your cells. Over time, however, your body can become resistant to insulin, meaning that it becomes less effective at moving glucose into your cells.

Insulin resistance is a hallmark of Type 2 Diabetes, and it can lead to high blood sugar levels and a range of health complications. The Keto Diet has been shown to reduce insulin resistance by reducing carbohydrate intake and promoting weight loss. When you reduce your carbohydrate intake, your body produces less insulin, which means that your cells become more sensitive to insulin over time.

Promoting Weight Loss

Weight loss is a key component of managing and reversing Type 2 Diabetes. When you carry excess weight, your body becomes less sensitive to insulin, which can lead to high blood sugar levels and insulin resistance. The Keto Diet has been shown to be an effective way to promote weight loss, particularly in people who are obese or overweight.

When you follow a Keto Diet, your body is burning fat for fuel instead of glucose. This means that you will be using your body’s fat stores for energy, which can lead to weight loss over time. In addition, the high-fat content of the Keto Diet can help you feel fuller for longer, which can lead to reduced calorie intake and further weight loss.

Reducing Inflammation

Inflammation is a natural response of your immune system to injury or infection. However, chronic inflammation can lead to a range of health complications, including Type 2 Diabetes. The Keto Diet has been shown to reduce inflammation by promoting the production of ketones, which have anti-inflammatory properties.

In addition, the Keto Diet is rich in healthy fats, such as omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to reduce inflammation in the body. By reducing inflammation, the Keto Diet can help to improve insulin sensitivity and reduce the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.

Improving Blood Lipid Profile

The Keto Diet has also been shown to improve the blood lipid profile, which can be a significant benefit for those with Type 2 Diabetes. High levels of triglycerides and LDL cholesterol are common in people with Type 2 Diabetes, and can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, studies have shown that the Keto Diet can improve the blood lipid profile by reducing triglyceride levels and increasing HDL cholesterol levels.

When you follow a Keto Diet, you are consuming a high amount of healthy fats, such as those found in avocados, nuts, and fatty fish. These fats can help to raise your HDL cholesterol levels, which is the “good” cholesterol that helps to remove LDL cholesterol from your bloodstream.

In addition, the Keto Diet has been shown to reduce triglyceride levels, which are a type of fat found in your blood. High triglyceride levels are a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and reducing them can help to reduce the risk of complications associated with Type 2 Diabetes.

Preventing Complications

Complications associated with Type 2 Diabetes can be serious and even life-threatening. These complications can include nerve damage, kidney damage, and cardiovascular disease. The Keto Diet has been shown to help prevent these complications by improving blood sugar control, reducing inflammation, and improving the blood lipid profile.

In addition, the Keto Diet has been shown to improve other health markers, such as blood pressure and liver function, which can help to reduce the risk of complications associated with Type 2 Diabetes.

Is the Keto Diet Right for You?

While the Keto Diet has been shown to be an effective way to manage and even reverse Type 2 Diabetes, it is not for everyone. Before starting the Keto Diet, it is important to talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian to make sure that it is safe for you.

The Keto Diet can be challenging to follow, particularly in the beginning when you are transitioning from a high-carbohydrate diet to a low-carbohydrate diet. It is important to have a plan in place and to make sure that you are getting all of the nutrients that your body needs.

In addition, the Keto Diet may not be appropriate for people with certain health conditions, such as liver or kidney disease. It is important to talk to your doctor to make sure that the Keto Diet is safe for you.

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Conclusion

Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While there are medications available to help manage the condition, they can have side effects and may not be effective for everyone. The Keto Diet, on the other hand, has been shown to be an effective way to manage and even reverse Type 2 Diabetes.

By reducing carbohydrate intake, promoting weight loss, reducing inflammation, improving the blood lipid profile, and preventing complications, the Keto Diet can help to improve blood sugar control and overall health. However, it is important to talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before starting the Keto Diet to make sure that it is safe and appropriate for you.

REFERENCING - September 21 2017 by Amanda Åkesson, BScAmanda Åkesson, BSc, medical review by Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt, MDDr. Andreas Eenfeldt, MD in Diabetes stories, Intermittent fasting, Keto, Success stories

OSVALDO Before and after

With a combination of keto, fasting and exercise, Osvaldo has been able to reverse his type 2 diabetes in only 2.5 months!

It’s very impressive. Here’s exactly how he did it:

Hello Andreas,

I want to thank you for the advice at Diet Doctor, as it helped me reverse my type 2 diabetes in only one and a half months.

On the 1st of June 2017, I went to a scheduled appointment at my doctor’s office and he stated that my blood sugar had risen to an HbA1c of 73 mmol/mol (8.8%), and he thought that I should start taking insulin. I had, since I was diagnosed in 2012, taken Metformin (850 mg) three times daily and Glimeperid 4 mg in the morning.

I told him that I didn’t want to take insulin and so he prescribed Januvia instead, with the intention of strengthening the blood-sugar lowering power of the medication, but he said that we needed to book another appointment within three months to see whether the blood sugar (as measured by HbA1c) had been lowered to approximately 52 mmol/mol (6.9%) which is what they recommend for people with the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and if that didn’t happen he would have to prescribe insulin.

"I refused to see a dark future in front of me."

When I went home I felt both disappointed and angry as I hadn’t worked out during the last couple of months and it hadn’t affected the result in any significant way, but at the same time I refused to accept that type 2 diabetes is a chronic and incurable disease which worsens no matter what. My older brother died from the disease in the beginning of May and my father in law passed away from it three years ago. I refused to see a dark future in front of me.

I started to search for alternative treatments and found a YouTube clip by Dr. Jason Fung about reversing type 2 diabetes and I started to collect information by looking on other pages about metabolic diseases and the role of insulin in the development of these. I also became more interested in diet and looked on your Swedish equivalent of Diet Doctor and for exercise I looked at “leangains.com” and “styrkelabbet.se” (in Swedish).

One week after I visited my doctor, I decided to change my lifestyle by lowering the amount of carbs in my diet and start eating low-carb, do intermittent fasting and buy a gym card to start lifting weights. My plan was to combine LCHF, fasting and exercise for 8 weeks and consequently reverse my type 2 diabetes by lowering the level of insulin in my body.

I made the following program:

The first week I started cutting out carbs and eating low carb and working out and quit Glimeperid and lowering the Metformin.

During the second week I stopped eating breakfast and worked out six days a week at the gym. I took the Metformin in conjunction with meals.

During the third week I also removed lunch so I only ate dinner (a hearty amount of keto low carb) and worked out six days weekly at the gym. I only took Metformin at dinner.

During the fourth week I fasted for seven days with water only and worked out every day. I felt more energetic and was able to work out properly and additionally I ran 7.5 km (4.7 miles) on the 5th day. Removed all medications!!! Amazingly, all the aches in my hip and calves disappeared and later on I received the news that the inflammation in my body had been lowered as a consequence of low carb and fasting.

During the fifth and sixth week I started eating normally but during the first two days after fasting I had broth and some meat, then I started eating regular LCHF and went on holiday to Italy, where I ate pasta and pizza and ice cream a couple of times so I took the Metformin before these meals.

After the eighth week, I did regular LCHF and done intermittent fasting a couple of days per week and worked out five times a week and took no medications. It is my new lifestyle!!

I told her that I had stopped taking the medications…

On the 16th of August 2017, two and a half months after the last visit, I went to the scheduled meeting at my doctor’s office (unfortunately my doctor wasn’t there but one of his colleagues was instead) and she looked at the result of the tests, especially HbA1c and said to me. Great, it seems as though it works. Your numbers are great. Then I told her that I had stopped taking the medications one week after my last visit and that I had been following recommendations from other doctors and specialists on metabolic diseases. She became interested and we talked for half an hour about this. The result in HbA1c turned out to be 40 mmol/mol.

In two and a half month I was able to stop all medications and:

• Lowered my HbA1c from 73 mmol/mol to 40 mmol/mol.
• Lowered my weight from 74 kg (163 lbs) to 65 kg (143 lbs) plus added muscle.
• Lowered my waist circumference from 97 cm (38 inches) to 86 cm (34 inches).

Kind regards,

Osvaldo