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Helpful or harmful? The impact of the ketogenic diet on eating disorder outcomes in type 1 diabetes mellitus.

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Eating disorders (EDs) are common complications in people with type 1 diabetes (PwT1D), given the rigid focus on food and insulin dose adjustment. Dietary recommendations for T1D match those for the general population, yet many fail to achieve target HbA1c. Evidence suggests that lower carbohydrate meals and thus reduced insulin requirements may decrease inconsistencies in insulin absorption, maintain euglycemia and weight. Dietary restriction is a recognized risk factor for ED development, and Ketogenic Diets (KD) involve restriction of common family-based foods, thus impacting social normality and microbiome diversity. We reviewed the current literature on PwT1D following a KD to understand effects on ED risks.

Year of Publication
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2022
Journal
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Expert review of endocrinology & metabolism
Volume
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17
Issue
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4
Number of Pages
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319-331
ISSN Number
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1744-6651
DOI
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10.1080/17446651.2022.2089112
Short Title
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Expert Rev Endocrinol Metab
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