Type 2 Diabetes reversal in India : Is a low carbohydrate diet practical and sustainable ?
Journal Title: Journal of the Indian Medical Association - Year 2018, Vol 116, Issue 10
Abstract
The root cause of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is carbohydrate intolerance and insulin resistance. From a scientific perspective, our body doesn’t need carbohydrates. While carbohydrate restriction per se can cut the cycle of glucose and insulin surges, it is “nutritional ketosis” that puts metabolic syndrome into reversal. Although variable from person to person, to get blood ketones above 1 mmol (optimal ketosis), it is typically required that one consumes less than 50 grams of carbohydrates/day. The typical recommendation is starting at 30 grams/day of carbs – a level that most people can consume and remain in nutritional ketosis, and at the same time affording us a wider range of food choices. In the context of a well-formulated Ketogenic diet, this level is safe, sustainable and satisfying. Once keto-adapted, depending on your metabolism and goals, one can incorporate slow release carbohydrate such as root vegetables, legumes etc.
Authors and Affiliations
Rahul Rosha, Saptarshi Bhattacharya, Sameer Aggarwal, Rajiv Singla
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