Ketogenic Treatment for Diabetes Type 1

Before the invention of insulin in the 1920's, ketogenic diets were the main treatment for type 1 diabetes (T1D). In 1923, Osler and McCrae in the Principles and Practice of Medicine recommended that a diabetic diet contain about 5% carbohydrate, 20% protein, and 75% fat. The current guidelines call for higher carbohydrate and lower fat intake and this is problematic for adults and children with T1D. As a result of this higher carb intake, blood sugar spikes after meals, which requires a large dose of insulin to bring it down. These higher doses of insulin put T1D patients in danger of severe low blood sugar episodes (hypoglycemia). We call this the blood sugar roller coaster. Switching to a low-carb, fat-burning ketogenic diet stops the blood sugar spike/crash cycle, because when carbohydrate intake is reduced, basal blood sugars stay normal and steady, and less insulin is needed at mealtime. Smaller doses of insulin mean there is less danger of driving blood sugar too low. Coauthored with Dr. Keith Runyan, a physician who successfully treats his own T1D with a ketogenic diet (his average HbA1c is 5.0), The Ketogenic Diet for Type 1 Diabetes provides practical information on:

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How to adapt and reduce insulin therapy dosage with the diet
How a ketogenic diet helps control blood sugar and minimize long term diabetic complications
How the diet helps protect against hypoglycemia
Special considerations for children with Type 1 diabetes (carbs are NOT essential !)
The myths about saturated fat intake and ketoacidosis
How to start the diet, monitor progress and treat side effects
What foods to choose, which to avoid and how much to eat
Tips on cooking, dining out,traveling and where to find recipes

The Ketogenic Diet for Type 1 Diabetes eBook is an electronic book in Acrobat PDF format. It will be delivered as a downloadable PDF file via a digital link in an email*.

Cost: $14.95

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This book is also available in paperback form on Amazon.com here and on Barnes and Noble here.

Why Offer a Ketogenic Treatment for Diabetes eBook?

Dr. Runyan and I researched and wrote this book because the standard ADA treatment recommendations makes it very difficult for those with Type 1 diabetes to control their blood sugars and avoid long term diabetic complications.

It IS possible for people with type 1 diabetes to control their blood sugars with success and avoid the complications of diabetes by making a switch to a ketogenic diet. As mentioned, Dr. Runyan is a type 1 diabetic. He shares his story about how he found the diet and his success in using it as his primary diabetes diet in the book, and I think it is particularly compelling to read. His blood sugars and HbA1c tests are normal, he rarely experiences hypoglycemia and he doesn't worry about future complications.

Many physicians are still unaware of the basics on how to implement a ketogenic diet for diabetics, despite the strong research which supports this treatment, and we feel that many people need help with basic questions on the process. While the implementation of a ketogenic treatment for diabetes should be monitored by a qualified and knowledgeable health professional, we offer this book to answer those questions. If your goal is to take control of your diabetes, lower your HbA1c and avoid future complications, this is the book to have. We think you will find it immensely valuable.

In February 2017, Dr. Runyan gave a presentation on the Management of Type 1 Diabetes at the 2nd Annual Conference on Nutritional Ketosis and Metabolic Therapeutics in Tampa, FL. Here's the video of his talk:

Diabetic Coaching Available

If after reading either of our books (links above and at the end of this page), you feel you need some individual attention to optimize your diabetes management, Dr. Runyan can assist you with a personal consultation via Skype. He can be reached by way of his blog at: https://ketogenicdiabeticathlete.wordpress.com/coaching/.