Keto Diets and Diabetes 

The effectiveness of ketogenic diets in reversing diabetes has been put to the test. In the beginning of the video “Does a Ketogenic Diet Help Diabetes or Make It Worse?”, it is evident that such diets can lower blood sugar more than conventional ones. However, it is essential to distinguish between addressing the symptom of high blood sugar and the underlying cause of carbohydrate intolerance in people with diabetes. Research has shown that a high-fat diet can exacerbate carbohydrate intolerance within a short period of time, leading to a significant increase in blood sugar levels when consuming carbohydrates. Even a single meal high in saturated fat can have adverse effects on carbohydrate intolerance within hours. Therefore, despite claims that ketogenic diets can reverse diabetes by weaning individuals off insulin, it may not address the root cause of the disease and may even worsen it. In contrast, a true diabetes reversal diet involves consuming a high carbohydrate intake. Additionally, ketogenic diets have been found to increase the levels of a metabolic toxin known as methylglyoxal, which is implicated in degenerative diseases. Furthermore, the ketones produced on a ketogenic diet can lead to the formation of additional methylglyoxal, leading to potential nerve and artery damage. Hence, treating diabetes with a ketogenic diet may inadvertently mimic the damaging consequences of the disease. This is part of a larger series on keto, which you can find in related videos below.