Category: Diabetes & Keto

Type 2 Diabetes Remission Through KetoMedical Disclaimer: Always work with your diabetes care team. Never change medications without medical supervision.The American Diabetes Association (2021) and Diabetes UK (2020) formally acknowledged that type 2 diabetes remission — HbA1c under 48 mmol/mol (6.5%) without diabetes medication for 3+ months — is an...

Keto and Diabetic Eye Disease: Protecting VisionMedical Disclaimer: Annual NHS diabetic eye screening is essential. This article provides general preventive information only.Every percentage point of HbA1c reduction significantly reduces diabetic retinopathy risk. Keto produces some of the most dramatic HbA1c reductions of any dietary intervention. Egg yolks (lutein), fatty fish...

Diabetic Keto: Celebrating Small Wins and Staying MotivatedMedical Disclaimer: Always work with your diabetes care team. This article provides general motivational guidance.Managing diabetes with keto is a long-term commitment. Recognising and celebrating progress — at every scale — sustains adherence.Track Blood MarkersWatching HbA1c fall from 7.5% to 6.8% to 6.2%...

Keto and Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Prevention Through Blood Sugar ControlMedical Disclaimer: Any suspected foot ulcer requires immediate medical assessment. This article provides preventive dietary information only.Diabetic foot complications are largely driven by chronic hyperglycaemia. By normalising blood sugar, keto directly prevents the underlying mechanism of foot ulcer development.Three Prevention MechanismsImproved...

Keto and Diabetic Carbohydrate Counting: A Practical GuideMedical Disclaimer: Carbohydrate counting for insulin adjustment must be done in consultation with your diabetes care team. This article provides general guidance only.Carbohydrate counting — calculating the grams of carbohydrate in each meal to match insulin or medication doses — is a core...

Keto and Diabetic Foot Care: Diet's Role in Preventing ComplicationsMedical Disclaimer: Foot care for diabetics requires regular podiatric assessment. This article provides general dietary information only.Diabetic foot complications — from neuropathy and poor circulation to ulcers and amputation — represent one of the most preventable categories of diabetic complications. Blood...

Keto and Polypharmacy: Managing Multiple Medications on a Low-Carb DietMedical Disclaimer: Never change your medication doses without first consulting your GP or diabetes care team. This article provides general educational information only.Many people starting keto are managing type 2 diabetes and take multiple medications. As keto rapidly improves metabolic health,...

Keto Blood Sugar Monitoring: A Practical Guide for DiabeticsMedical Disclaimer: Always follow your diabetes care team's specific monitoring recommendations. This guide provides general educational information only.For people with diabetes following a ketogenic diet, blood sugar monitoring is not just useful — it is essential for safe management and medication adjustment.When...

The Keto Diet and Fatty Liver Disease: NAFLD Reversal EvidenceMedical Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Always work with your hepatologist or GP to manage liver conditions.Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects approximately 32% of UK adults and is closely linked to insulin resistance, obesity, and type 2...

Keto and Retinopathy: Protecting Eye Health in Diabetics on Low-CarbMedical Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. Eye health management for diabetics requires specialist ophthalmological care.Diabetic retinopathy — damage to retinal blood vessels caused by chronic hyperglycaemia — affects roughly 30% of people with diabetes and is the leading...