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Informative Article | Nutrition Science | India | Volume 8 Issue 5, May 2019

Ketogenic Diet: A Lifestyle Modification for Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Yash Kripalani ^[3]

Abstract: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is characterized by four major metabolic abnormalities viz obesity, insulin secretory dysfunction, impaired insulin action and increased endogenous glucose output. As most of our daily diet comprises of carbohydrates, patients suffering from type 2 diabetes find it difficult to cope with the diet. The paper reviews ketogenic diet as a lifestyle change for a patient suffering from such a condition and provides an outline for improvement.

Keywords: Ketogenic, Diet, Diabetes, Low-Carbohydrate, Obesity

Edition: Volume 8 Issue 5, May 2019,

Pages: 1798 - 1800

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