Is The KETO DIET Right For A Type 1 Diabetic?

[@tealelliott3870]

I have eaten the keto way for 10 years. My A1c has consistently been 5.6 since. I was diagnosed type 1 in 1984 (37 years ago). For my body, this is the best my blood sugars have ever been. I recommend reading Dr. Richard Bernstein's book Diabetes Solution.

[@FTFWARRIOR]

Sounds a lot like what I mentioned in the video with it potentially leading to more stable blood sugars as long as you follow the rules, congrats on the A1C

[@tealelliott3870]

He is 87 now but his wisdom is ageless. Hopefully his concepts will be embraced by young type 1 diabetics before complications start.

[@rhdtv2002]

Keto is amazing but you vlcan easily get burnt out from doing it..I know my best A1C is with Keto but I can see why Keto is a pain in the ass to following it all the time

[@tealelliott3870]

@@rhdtv2002 the secret to avoiding keto burnout for me has been regularly adding in new recipes. I learned this the hard way. I made Eggroll in a Bowl so much 10 years ago that I can't even think about making it now. 🤮 When I love a recipe I won't make it more than every other week to keep it fresh.

[@AdvancedNutritionandHealth]

Wow, well done. That's amazing 😊

[@JoanParker48]

Hello! Have had T1 since 1979 at age 13. This should be stated no matter what even if you only drink water 💦 you still need insulin! Yes protein (meat nuts have carbs) does raise blood sugar some protein can raise blood glucose higher than others! Am eating only meat with some fruit (alone) for one year before it was Paleo (2-3 yrs) before that GAPS! Eating Keto or Carnivore you still need to take insulin usage depends on activity the body will convert protein into glucose thus insulin will be needed from 1-3 hrs depending on how much consumed & again activity. Best to everyone on your health. Enjoy day.

[@tarafarrell3048]

Matt, as the mom of a teen who's learning to live with T1D, I always appreciate your enthusiastic, balanced, consensual, respectful approach. My kiddo has eaten HIGH carb (~ 150-230 carbs per meal) almost since diagnosis 18 mos ago. Treatment with insulin got us from A1c 11.8 to 6.8, but high carb, whole food, plant based eating took us consistently into non diabetic range (mid 5's) and cut insulin use drastically (which makes exercise easier). This way of eating works great at home, but a social teen also needs plenty of work arounds to accommodate meals out, pool parties, and late night snacks. I believe your personalized equation is key to that balance. Our goal is long, healthy, happy life. Thanks for your work. 💗

[@FTFWARRIOR]

Love this frame of mind, Tara! I did try that method as well, and I'll be sure to do a video on that one. You mentioned that you believe my personalized equation is key to that balance, are you looking for more info on that?

[@tarafarrell3048]

@ftf warrior -- someday soon!

[@FTFWARRIOR]

@@tarafarrell3048 Let's get it going! Looking forward to it

[@mrtoast4740]

More carbs require more insulin so I don't see how that works at all?

[@letsthink8245]

15:02 why do you believe keto will lead to definecies in vitamins and minerals? There's such a wide variety of greens one can eat and different types of meats and even carbs in limited quantities. There's also a variety that can be found within keto with all the different types of keto recipies and it's not as if keto is a "cop out" of trying to manage diabetes but a reliable and robust way to manage it that will lead you to have better focus in other areas of life. I appreciate the fact that you're showing keto isn't the only way to go and with so many options nowadays like closed loop it's possible to eat a normal amount of carbs and have decent blood sugars. But the merits of keto still prevail outside of the few edge cases you menitoned with people relying on it as a crutch or easy way of controlling diabetes, ultimately unnescary. I would still hold keto triumphant if you are judging by reliability, health, and simplicity. Also with keto you are more likely to be able to exercise without having to snack or focus on drinking sugar beforehand because your body primarly shifted to ketones as its energy.

[@AdvancedNutritionandHealth]

Great point, I totally agree. You're very unlikely to get deficiencies eating plenty of colourful natural whole foods. Also, relying on frequent sugar intake sounds like a much bigger struggle, and it is obviously way less healthy.

[@singsongukalayli6157]

It's really expensive for me I cant keep eating 6 to 7 cups veggies and taking electrolytes constantly. It's hard and I'm depleted.

[@imoneixusa9742]

I have been on a strict LION DIET for 3 years and have had no deficiencies in any of my vitamins or minerals

[@LovelyDoris2011]

I have been eating keto after getting sick of my body's sudden unpredictable response to insulin after going through menopause. Blood sugar stability has been awesome, but sadly notice exactly the problems you identify - unbelievable sensitivity to carbs and increased insulin resistance. Despite eating hardly any carbs, still gaining weight, so becoming even more insulin resistant. At my wits end. That is what has led me to this video and will check out the further info that you have mentioned.

[@suefink7292]

i just came across your video. ive been type 1 since i was 12 and im now 65. i was on keto but i now have high blood pressure and high cholesterol, plus my Dr told me to stop keto. i have always struggled with my weight. after my son was born my sugar went nuts and i was taking 3 shots a day but didnt help. my Dr put me on the insulin pump and what a difference. i have now subscribed to your channel but still struggling. of course you are much younger and more active than i am as i can identify as a couch potatoe, lol. will see where this takes me

[@RT-kk2gk]

I start searching for my teen son who is type 1 since 3.5 years old and was thinking to choose either keto or low carb...although he is hoping to enjoy all type of foods while I was thinking it is never possible ..thanks god that I found your video and will make sure that both of us to check the training in diabetesinaction . Thanks for all the advices.

[@FTFWARRIOR]

happy to help and glad you found us!

[@charlotteharrison6698]

I’ve done low carb previously on and off( been diagnosed a year type one diabetic and had my fifth pregnancy and baby in that year too) I did keto on pregnancy and now I’ve had my baby I find that it’s incredibly hard to eat a lot of carbs per meal without having a massive spike in blood sugar.

[@FTFWARRIOR]

Very interesting! Sounds like your glucose tolerance was impacted pretty heavily as a result, like I mentioned in the video.. Are you looking for help transitioning back to introducing some carbs into your diet?

[@charlotteharrison6698]

@@FTFWARRIOR I am yes

[@FTFWARRIOR]

@@charlotteharrison6698 ok happy to help. I'd recommend starting with a training I did here: diabetesinaction.com

[@AdvancedNutritionandHealth]

Great video, thanks for sharing 😊 . I love the way you presented it. I wanted to answer your question about epilepsy. Keto helps epilepsy patients because it reduces the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate, that is elevated with the high carb diet, and promotes GABA, which is an inhibitory (calming) neurotransmitter. Also, ketones act as antioxidants in the brain, they have neuro protective properties. In addition, stable low glucose also helps. I have a video about keto for epilepsy. I wanted to add, that you don't need to check your blood ketone level to be in ketosis, you simply know when you're in ketosis 😂 About insulin, you're right and you're wrong. Yes, we do need insulin, we would die without it. But reducing the amount of insulin as a type 1 diabetic is very important. Studies show it increases risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, mortality, etc. The less insulin you can take, the better. Honestly, you should try healthy keto.

[@patriknord998]

I started keto on the same day as diagnoses almost 2 moths ago, I'm 100% in range. Regarding vitamins and minerals, the best vitamins and minerals for humans are fet selubles so i consume liver daily. Typ1 35 years old, doctor say i stil produce some insulin on my own.

[@patriknord998]

My a1c went from 11 to 8,6 in 3 weeks on keto and limited eating window

[@noname-bt9ky]

I think I am pretty fucked up at 15 :/

[@SC-yv3ns]

Please do more research on cholesterol. Dr David Diamond is extremely well researched.

[@recre8aholic]

Hello, I just found your channel, I am in between type 1 and type 2. What I mean by this is 9 years ago I had pancreatic cancer hanging off my pancreas, so the Doc took off 1/3 of my pancreas tail, he said I did not take enough off for you will not become a diabetic... But 3 months after surgery I became a type 1 diabetic but as the years have past my pancreas is working at half the pancreas's output now, but I have gained over 25 lbs and I want to have more energy and not only be able to wear sweatpants lol Any ways my question is would a modified keto diet help me to lose weight so I can get my life back? Thank you for your time!

[@JimSedotto]

I have been a Type 1 since 1980. I am like 50 pounds overweight. I do like low carb for the blood sugar numbers, but as with most diets, I have hit a wall and cannot lose anymore weight. I go to the gym 5-6 times a week and eat pretty healthy, just cannot seem to find the "magic bullet" to lose weight. Any help would be appreciated

[@SC-yv3ns]

Dr Ken Berry

[@abgeorge5133]

Hey warrior i have faced the same situation after going keto my blood sugars went sky rocketing probably due to fat induced insulin resistance....but i found a hack to overcome this my supplementing chromium picolinate 200mcg and all that resistance is unbelivebly reversed and glucose was spot on back to normal...maybe you could try this if it somehow helps. 😃

[@dakotakyd]

Thomas Seyfried has done studies related to keto & seizures, keto & starving cancer

[@barbaravadas4140]

Insulin can be dangerous in some circumstances. I had a very frightening "Lantus Low" when I injected it by mistake into a blood vessel in the standard stomach area that we inject insulin into. This happens and when it does its extremely dangerous and life threatening.

[@dave_dj1658]

A low carb/keto diet was the only option for diabetics before insulin was developed 100 years ago. I think that may have been before it was initually used for epilepsy

[@marbleforest8717]

There are a wealth of clinical studies that contradict your understanding of diet and nutrition. In particular, inflammation and insulin resistance are caused by too much daily insulin--not eating a high fat diet. I recommend you spend some time with Dr Berry, Dr Berg, Dr Davis, and the likes. There is a big difference between observational studies and clinical studies.

[@cireldagagobenitez8618]

El está perdido o quiere vender algo

[@MariaNewT1D-Zwifting]

I am a newly type 1. I think Low carb helps but not keto with incredibly high fat %. i tried it and was miserable, the High fat causes insulin resistance I can see my numbers stuck midway for many hours and doesn’t go down despite taking many corrections, it’s frustrating waiting all day for it to correct. I think low carb and adding carbs with workout works best - my A1C 5.3-5.4 I follow Dr Bernstein he advices to lead with protein and whatever fat that comes with the meat or from cooking. Do not go overboard with fat keto style .. however I like Dr Bernstein, I do add some carbs pre and post workout to help with muscles growth. A little 50-60g is enough

[@EmanueleScanziani]

Hi thank you I just discovered your channel , thank you a lot for your point of view, and openness and experiEnce , I have a type 1 diabetes condition , tried several dietary path along the years with pro and con, I am following a low carb-keto diet since a year almost, and as you point out more stable glucose levels , less much less intakes , la tua and novorapid , reduced the meals at 1- maximum 2 per day, spontaneously, I am added not constantly though intermittent fasting , and every now and then Dry -fast too for different periods of time. Cold shower and ice bath too helped to improve several symptom, in overall , the analysis of the body are goo , a little of of attention to the kidneys in lowering the protein intake is probably necessary. But at this point I need to do a step forward, there is a need and an aspiration and a feeling that it would possible to remove completely the need of the insulin intakes ..even though as you said and I can confirm when some carbs are eaten there are high /spikes of it in the body and it takes some time to get back to a resonable level and balance. I will follow your videos and sharing with much appreciation and gratitude for your work… emanuele

[@FTFWARRIOR]

Hi Emanuele! I completely understand that it can be tough. And I'm glad that I could help you with sharing my experiences and the lessons that I learned being a Type 1 Diabetic through this video. If you have any questions or need further help, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to help & support you in any way we can. And if you're not part of our support group yet, feel free to join us.(facebook.com/groups/361068011036904) I do LIVE every Thursday and you can ask me questions there. I hope this helps you too! See you & have a Happy Holiday!

[@celtictheknight]

I tried keto because I was way too heavy (around 120kg with 2,01m) for my own taste. The worst part was dealing with constant Hypoglycemia during the night (which most of the times ruined the whole process since i had to resort to carbs as a quick way to "fix" it). But after 1 year of keto, i was able to get to the weight I wanted (85kg now), my blood tests have never been better (no cholesterol issues either) and my overall health got better to the point I regained most of my will to live. So, for my T1D friends out there: Keto can be a choice if you need to lose weight and lose a lot of visceral fat in the process. However, it is very important that you do it in a controlled manner, especially with a nutritionist helping you with each step of the way. We need to be EXTRA careful because of all the things we have to deal being T1D, but it pays off if you're willing to do it right! Also, remember you can't be keto forever. Cycling in and out is very important especially because of the reasons said in the video: We need the nutrients and we can't afford to mantain a fat/protein diet forever without serious implications to our health. Balance is everything!

[@imoneixusa9742]

You are coming to a wrong conclusion for fat and insulin resistance. If you are going to eat carbs, you can prime your body beforehand and eat a little bit of carbs (3-8 carbs) and have some insulin already made for when you have a larger amount. What you're describing is when the body realizes that it's not getting any carbs, it stops making as much insulin and therefore it takes longer to bring down the bloodsugar as there isn't a large pool of insulin to draw from. You should check the actual insulin rather than the glucose and you can really see this effect Many patients come in with great blood glucose levels but their insulin in really high and is already causing issues with their bodies but our system misses it as we don't check fasting INSULIN LEVELS.

[@SC-yv3ns]

Yesss!!!!!!

[@StaceyyOopsiedaisy]

I’m on day one and already my blood glucose has been in range for 93%! It went up to 11.4mmol/l earlier because I cheated and had some biscuits! Darn it! Before that my blood was in target by 99%!

[@sheryldabrowski18088]

Thank you 🙏🏼 I am type one diabetic have been for 35 years. I have been doing keto diet for about seven months. However I have got very sick of the high fat diet and have come to believe that it is not healthy because of the restriction on fruits vegetables etc. for the last two months I have been trying to get off keto trying to add small amounts of carbohydrate and my diabetes is absolutely out of control spiking really high like never before. My diabetes control has been the worst ever. I am really happy that I have found you on KZbin and I will be listening very carefully to what you say. You makes sense, thank you 🙏🏼 I am very concerned about diabetic complications. So far I have no complications that I know of, and I would like to keep it that way but I’m not doing so well o’clock. Thank you very very much for sharing your wisdom. And the fact that you are a type one diabetic I am really interested in what you are saying. Thank you again 🙏🏼 from Sheryl Dabrowski, living in Australia.

[@SirMorak]

Be strong 💪🏻 Consult your doctor to understand why your blood glucose keep going crazy. Stay optimistic and try to understand what suits your body and blood glucose.

[@TheGreennblue]

If my A1c =5.1 and C peptide is .97 and I've been fairly low carb for a couple years will I damage my body to go lowfat vegan considering that I spike with fruits and grains? I'm not taking any meds.

[@sbs5863]

Have just discovered ur acvount , it very intresting , am myself t1d for over 15years , am currently struggling m'y Weight (30kg overweight ), have tried keto ans l'ost almost 10kg, it was tard un thé beggining as i have sugar addiction , any way when i have started to introduce more carbs i have put on all thé weight i have lost and even more , and it was very difficult to control thé spikes .

[@briantinascobee2286]

Looking forward to this I have No pancreas.

[@sbs5863]

What about thé big amount of ketones un thé blood when we follow thé keto diet , isnt dangerous for type 1 diabeties ? My doctorat said it is

[@mrtoast4740]

Nutritional ketosis and keto acidosis is 2 very very different things that have nothing at all to do with each other. Ketosis levels are 0.3 to 3 or so and keto acidosis it's like 15 plus. 👍

[@OhEJayDidIt]

Lol, I’m experiencing the insulin resistance right now. Wow. That’s why! Keto! Ugh 🥺 what am I gonna do? I have to lose this weight!

[@dawnhughes4026]

Can that insulin resistance be reversed eventually? I have been eating lower carb for a couple of years now and I’m noticing that I can’t eat any carbs without seeing a spike no matter what I do.

[@FTFWARRIOR]

Absolutely! Though it does require the "right" strategy to optimize insulin sensitivity, and avoid dangerous situations. Have you already watched my training on the 80/20 blood sugar formula?

[@alihassankhoso5500]

Please how I can get weight with keto diet, I've los 10kg (90 to 80) but continously decreasing how I can sustain it. Please guide.

[@FTFWARRIOR]

Tough to give you a "perfect" answer without knowing more about your situation, but to over-simplify it, I'd personally start with eating more and/or changing up to a better diet for gaining if that's an option. Feel free to reach out to [e-mail] with more context and I'll see if I can point you in the right direction.

[@koloblicin]

the least amount of basal-insulin and insulin in general, i need is when i go very very low fat, like 1-10% fat of all calories i eat. its about 15U/day basal rate right now. even tho i sometimes need 10+ U for my highcarb meals ive noticed that my fat consuption is linked to how much basal insulin i need. also meals that are 50/50 carbs fat, i usually need 2-3 times more than if all calories that i eat come from carbs. to me it looks like fat makes my insulin receptors less sensitiv, so more is needed to get the glucose into the cells. can anyone confirm my experience? i prefer high carb to keto anytime because it means i can keep eating my 10 bananas and watermelons and grapes and potatoes and pasta etc. it it seems to me its working well, my insulin sensitivity is through the roof and i dont need as much insulin as when before i started my "low fat diet" no spikes at all, if i pump enough insulin (for 150g of carbs its about 12Units) i can drink a 1L banana milk, WITH added sugar, about 150g of carbs in total, without going above 180mg/dl even tho such an amount of simple sugars used to spike me up to 250 sometimes.

[@koloblicin]

also if you talked about this in one of your videos before, this is my first video of you that i watched, i will now continue on with your high carb video, i agree with your conclusion

[@sheryldabrowski18088]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@jane-i5u]

Have trouble with keto or high fat diets especially overnight. BS is normal at bedtime but then rises all night and then out of control the next morning.

[@FTFWARRIOR]

I've definitely seen that happen as well, is that something that you're looking for guidance on?

[@Squidmyer1]

This whole conversation is starting with a few false assumptions... I guarantee your blood sugars are not "normal" on your carbohydrate full diet. What were your last 3 A1C's? If they are not below 5.7, you're still going to see long term damage/effects. Also, all protein(aprox 50%) ends up as blood sugar. The reason you don't see this when you're eating tons of carbs is because the massive effect of the carbs & the large amounts of insulin hide it. Also, people who follow proper low carb don't take the same type of insulin. The end part about eating fat causing insulin resistance is a complete misunderstanding of basic physiology. Lowering fat intake has caused a worldwide epidemic of obesity(#1 killer). Eating carbs causes you to create fat, not eating fat. This is not conjecture, but science.

[@torduck4804]

The obesity epidemic is caused by people over eating. The insane amount of sugar predominantly in the American diet is completely different from the sugar in fruits and vegetables. Look at the healthiest nations on the earth, and they eat a high carb diet full of rice and vegetables but without processed food. I don’t think all of the people getting type 2 diabetes in America are doing so because they’re eating fruit, rice, quinoa, beans and legumes, they’re getting type 2 eating a diet full of fat and carbs, like chips, biscuits, fast food, pizza. I’m type 1 and eat a moderate amount of carbs a day (200-250), and find my insulin resistance decreases when I don’t add too much extra fat, however, if I have a couple of days of eating ice cream and chocolate my insulin to carb ratio changes a lot.

[@Squidmyer1]

@@torduck4804 If you are a type 1 diabetic & you eat that many carbs per day, I'm guessing your blood sugars are not good. Def not "normal" & that should be the goal, right? & yes, of course most people if they only ate complex, nutrient dense carbs, they would probably be ok... But the benefits of low carb (anti inflammatory, fat as energy, type 2 diabetes avoidance) are undeniable. Much less, if you're a diabetic, it's the only solution to normal blood sugars.

[@tarafarrell3048]

I've spoken with Matt in a coaching call, where he revealed that his A1c is 5.3 and he's 90+% time in range. My T1D teen has eaten high carb since diagnosis 18 mos ago and A1c is consistently in mid- low 5's. High carb for T1D results in lower insulin use and avoids atherosclerosis, the real killer of diabetics.

[@Squidmyer1]

@@tarafarrell3048 Atherosclerosis is caused by inflammation that is caused by sugars. Fat do s not build fat. & every cardiologist now knows that cholesterol is not bad. It is a healing response from the body after damage is caused by inflammation. Low fat diets have created the precessed foods industry & are the exact reason for so much obesity. You simply cannot eat a lot of full fat foods & you will feel satiated much much faster. Diabetic treatment has been more & more ineffective with more attempts to match newer insulins, created to combat newer carbs.

[@Squidmyer1]

@@tarafarrell3048 & of course you should eat leafy vegetables & healthy fiber etc etc on low carb... Or anytime.

[@dixienormous6969]

A whole lot of people have told me that keto is dangerous & I need to stop. I don't know what to do. I love keto so much & I feel so in control on it with such beautiful blood sugar numbers!! No other diet works this beautifully & I don't want to stop. But people are scaring me, they said I can end up in DKA or euDKA (which means I can have normal blood sugars but still go into diabetic ketoacidosis) which is terrifying. They're saying I'm not getting enough insulin. I take about 8 units a day of Humalog (fast acting insulin) depending on my meal & then 3-4 units of Lantus (slow acting insulin) at night. So I seriously don't know what is right or if this is safe.

[@noname-bt9ky]

Just look your keto levels and if they too high eat more carbs

[@letsthink8245]

Talk to your doc

[@YogawithAliBeale]

I have the same problem I fee like we are programmed to fear Ketones. My brain immediately goes to DKA in the hospital fighting for my life. I have always been low carb but not keto. Last week I changed to under 40 grams of carbs a day including fiber and more fat/protein. I feel incredible even my depression is lifting.

[@ablesandoval4904]

My mother and my oldest brother had bad side effects from insulin because it's not human insulin it's swine insulin that we take as diabetics.

[@nwosechinyere7816]

Being recommended to Dr Ogoh on KZbin was a blessing after years of suffering I have finally been cured of my type 2 diabetic, thanks Dr Ogoh, you are indeed a good doctor

[@grumpyinbrooklyn6347]

Leave it to one listeing to the quacks from Mastering Diabetes in the past to call a glucose spike from protein as "delayed"! (Yes, I have "beef" with that camp. LOL) That's simply the way it's supposed to go. And as you seem to be aware already, it should be considered when dosing bolus. You also seem to forget that very low carb can be high protein instead of high fat, and that some studies point to this one as better for type 1s htan the high fat version? Check out Dr.Andrew Koutnik papers! Keto for epilepsy is not the same as keto fordiabetes or other metabolic conditions. It's supposed to be super fatty (80%) and to cause a deeper ketosis state than regular, nutritional ketosis. They are trying to bring ketones over that limit, because, even though the brain needs glucose, it also loves ketones! In some cases, epilepsy has gone into remission permanently, even going back to a regular diet. Of course, in other cases, it did not have a significal benefit for opatient, but when it works, improvement is fantastic. The switching back back to high carb from keto is something any serious keto expert would have told you up front, but also that it was temporary. Your experience confirms both facts. Keto is not for dietary flip flopers. Please look into LCHP versions for a more balanced and nuanced analysis into this. Low carb and even very low carb DOES NOT have to be about consuming fat by the buckets!

[@UrsaBella]

Insulin is pretty bad for you. insulin is a fat storing hormone. When our pancreas works (beta cells), insulin is countered by glucagon. this process is not working in DT1. Insulin that you inject helps you but it also kills you. Yes, keto is probably one of the best solutions. BTW, up to 50gr of carbs are allowed on keto. There is plenty of variety on keto. You get all nutrients from low carb vegetables, berries, proteins. Grass fed proteins are loaded with all the nutrients and microelements. And cholesterol values have no value, in general. Your body makes cholesterol and cholesterol is needed to produce sex hormones. Check triglyceride that come from carbs. You are misinformed. Please read up more on keto.

[@TheStudentOfLife808]

“All I had was a bowl of oatmeal” so, pure carbs? And you’re surprised your insulin spikes?! Come on. Also, how can you criticize a diet you’ve never tried? Your tips are off, bro.

[@DaxterSnickers]

Why does eating have to be so hard? Diabetes do suck ass hard. Especially when your parents do nothing else but offer you food you shouldn't eat the whole day.

[@FTFWARRIOR]

That does make it harder, bummer to hear about the difficulties you're facing right now

[@euachoque1261]

Is there plant based keto? XD