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Can a child with type 1 diabetes as well as epilepsy be put on the Ketogenic Diet as my doctor is saying no and it is dangerous to do so?

April 26, 2017child dangerous diet doctor epilepsy ketogenic type 1 diabetes

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Can a child with type 1 diabetes as well as epilepsy be put on the Ketogenic Diet as my doctor is saying no and it is dangerous to do so?

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There is no reason not to use the KD for diabetes, in fact, it’s a good idea! No glucose for both! People worry about ketosis, but that’s different from ketoacidosis (with diabetes). They just need close dietary management and periodic blood bicarb levels.