Hormonal
Low-carbohydrate and ketogenic diets are not currently recommended for the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes due to lack of long-term safety data and risk of complications like DKA and growth deficits in children.
For Type 1 Diabetes, low-carb and ketogenic diets are not currently recommended by major guidelines due to safety concerns like DKA and unknown long-term effects on growth. While some patients may see short-term improvements in glucose control, the risks are significant. Consult your healthcare provider before considering any drastic dietary changes.
In type 1 diabetes, there is no present evidence that an LCD or a KD can delay or prevent the onset of the disease. These diets have the potential to improve metabolic control, but caution is needed because of the risk of DKA, of worsening the lipid profile and, in children, the unknown impact on growth.
Why this rating
Based on case reports, small trials, and observational data, with significant limitations and lack of large-scale RCTs.
Source
Low-Carb and Ketogenic Diets in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Andrea Mario Bolla et al. · Nutrients · 2019
DOI 10.3390/nu11050962
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