Medical Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Always work with your GP or diabetes care team to monitor and interpret your HbA1c results.
HbA1c measures average blood glucose over the preceding 2–3 months. It is the gold-standard long-term marker of diabetes control. The ketogenic diet consistently improves HbA1c — often dramatically.
Week 1–2: Fasting blood glucose drops. Month 1: Post-meal spikes reduce significantly. Month 2–3: HbA1c begins falling. Month 3–6: Most significant HbA1c reduction occurs. Month 6–12: Further improvements and potential medication reductions.
Studies show average HbA1c reductions of 1–2 percentage points in people with type 2 diabetes following ketogenic diets for 6 months. For context: a 1% reduction in HbA1c reduces microvascular complications by 37%.
Fasting insulin, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, and blood pressure all typically improve significantly alongside HbA1c on keto.
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