Can a low-carb or keto diet work long term?

July 15 2019 by , in About membership, Diabetes, Low carb & high fat, Low Carb Denver, Weight loss

Can a low-carb or keto diet work long term? Can it help people lose weight and maintain the weight loss? Can type 2 diabetes be reversed long term?

Often people say that, sure, low carb works great, but only short term. For long term, studies tend to be less impressive. However, there’s a key misunderstanding behind this, that needs to be sorted out.

In this presentation, I go through the scientific and anecdotal evidence, and also what clinical experience tends to show, regarding the long-term effects of low carb.

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Low Carb Denver 2019

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35:54
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Dr. Jake Kushner on managing type 1 diabetes on a low-carb diet, and shares insights and strategies to make it simpler.
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33:14
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2 comments

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ikram
February 17
Hi

I am doing a low carb diet after seeing Jayson fung on you tube.

Currently I am doing with 16 hour fasting and 8 hour eating window.

I take my first meal on 1.00pm with plenty of vegetable(cooked and fresh salad), almond 20-30 piece, Cashew20-30 piece, 1 boiled egg, olive oil

And my second meal is at 6.00 pm. I usually eat the same thing like my first meal.

I am 37 years old male . I have type 2 diabetic and fatty liver

on investigation reports my s. creatinine is normal. But ALT/SGPT is mildy raised[70 u/}

Now my question is

1) How long I can continue this type of diet?

2) Can I continue this diet for life long I mean is it safe to continue for life?

3) What is your suggestion for my raised liver biochemical marker ALT /SGPT ?

Thank you

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Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor
February 17

Hi
I am doing a low carb diet after seeing Jayson fung on you tube.
Currently I am doing with 16 hour fasting and 8 hour eating window.
I take my first meal on 1.00pm with plenty of vegetable(cooked and fresh salad), almond 20-30 piece, Cashew20-30 piece, 1 boiled egg, olive oil
And my second meal is at 6.00 pm. I usually eat the same thing like my first meal.
I am 37 years old male . I have type 2 diabetic and fatty liver
on investigation reports my s. creatinine is normal. But ALT/SGPT is mildy raised[70 u/}
Now my question is
1) How long I can continue this type of diet?
2) Can I continue this diet for life long I mean is it safe to continue for life?
3) What is your suggestion for my raised liver biochemical marker ALT /SGPT ?
Thank you

A low carb diet of whole foods may be consumed long term. Questions related to specific medical conditions should be addressed by your medical provider.

Can a low-carb or keto diet work long term?

Low Carb Denver 2019

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