Meena Kapoor Meena Kapoor Asked 7 months ago

Can a ketogenic diet reverse diabetes?

My neighbour was talking about how she reversed her diabetes with a ketogenic diet. I have type 2 diabetes and am curious if a ketogenic diet can actually reverse it, or is it just for managing symptoms?

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Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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Managing my thyroid has taught me that hormonal and metabolic issues need very careful management. While some people use a ketogenic diet to put their type 2 diabetes into remission by lowering blood sugar, it is not a permanent cure and can be hard to sustain. You should always get regular blood tests and work closely with your endocrinologist before making such big dietary changes.

Arjun Nair Arjun Nair Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I was diagnosed with borderline type 2 diabetes last year and managed to bring my HbA1c down to normal levels using a modified low-carb diet. While a strict keto diet can help control sugar, I found it very difficult to sustain long-term. Eating clean, balanced meals with moderate carbs and exercising regularly was much more practical and worked wonders for me.

Meena Kumari Meena Kumari Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

For managing mild blood sugar issues, I always recommend eating home-cooked meals, fiber-rich vegetables, and avoiding processed sugars. A strict keto diet can help lower blood sugar levels rapidly, but it is very intense and may not suit everyone. Please consult a doctor to see if your body can safely handle keto before trying to reverse diabetes on your own.

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Consult a endocrinologist

Ram Saran Ram Saran Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Beta, maine suna hai ki aaj kal log bina roti-chawal khaye cheeni kam karte hain, par ye sab dhyan se karna chahiye. Humare yahan toh hamesha simple khana aur thoda chalna hi sabse accha batate hain. Aap kisi acche doctor se pooch kar hi aisa koi bada badlav karein, apna khayal rakhiyega.

Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

When my son was diagnosed with high blood sugar, we looked into every possible diet, including keto, to help him. We learned that while keto can show quick results in lowering sugar levels, it can be very hard for a young person to maintain and might cause other deficiencies. We chose a balanced low-carb diet under our pediatrician's guidance instead, which has been much safer.

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Siddharth Rao Siddharth Rao Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My doctor explained to me that a ketogenic diet can help achieve 'remission' in type 2 diabetes because it drastically reduces carbohydrate intake, which keeps blood sugar low. However, he warned that this isn't a permanent reversal or cure; if you go back to eating high carbs, the diabetes can return. It's a therapeutic tool that must be managed under strict medical supervision.

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

A ketogenic diet can definitely help lower blood sugar levels and manage type 2 diabetes, but it's important to be careful. Everyone's body reacts differently, so it's best to discuss this with a dietitian or doctor to find a safe and sustainable plan. Take care of your health.

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