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=== Diabetes === | === Diabetes === | ||
There is limited evidence for the effectiveness of low-carbohydrate diets for people with [[type 1 diabetes]]. | There is limited evidence for the effectiveness of low-carbohydrate diets for people with [[type 1 diabetes]]. For certain individuals, it may be feasible to follow a low-carbohydrate regime combined with carefully managed [[insulin]] dosing. This can be hard to maintain and there are concerns about potential adverse health effects caused by the diet. In general, people with type 1 diabetes are advised to follow an individualized eating plan. | ||
The proportion of carbohydrate in a diet is not linked to the risk of [[type 2 diabetes]], although there is some evidence that diets containing certain high-carbohydrate items – such as sugar-sweetened drinks or white rice – are associated with an increased risk. Some evidence indicates that consuming fewer carbohydrate foods may reduce [[biomarker]]s of type 2 diabetes. | The proportion of carbohydrate in a diet is not linked to the risk of [[type 2 diabetes]], although there is some evidence that diets containing certain high-carbohydrate items – such as sugar-sweetened drinks or white rice – are associated with an increased risk. Some evidence indicates that consuming fewer carbohydrate foods may reduce [[biomarker]]s of type 2 diabetes. | ||
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=== Safety === | === Safety === | ||
A low-carbohydrate diet causes extensive metabolism of fatty acids, which are used by the liver to make [[ketone bodies]], which provide energy to important organs, including the brain, heart, and kidneys, in a condition called [[ketosis]]. Ketosis can have other causes such as [[alcoholism]] and [[diabetes]]. Excessive accumulation of ketone bodies occurs when its production is greater than consumption, leading to [[ketoacidosis]], a potentially life-threatening condition. Rarely, a low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet can also give rise to ketoacidosis, especially in patients with comorbid conditions. There are infrequent case reports of ketoacidosis occurring in people who follow low-carbohydrate diets such as the [[Atkins diet|Atkins]] and South Beach diets. | A low-carbohydrate diet causes extensive metabolism of fatty acids, which are used by the liver to make [[ketone bodies]], which provide energy to important organs, including the brain, heart, and kidneys, in a condition called [[ketosis]]. Ketosis can have other causes such as [[alcoholism]] and [[diabetes]]. Excessive accumulation of ketone bodies occurs when its production is greater than consumption, leading to [[ketoacidosis]], a potentially life-threatening condition. Rarely, a low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet can also give rise to ketoacidosis, especially in patients with comorbid conditions. There are infrequent case reports of ketoacidosis occurring in people who follow low-carbohydrate diets such as the [[Atkins diet|Atkins]] and South Beach diets. This has led to the suggestion that ketoacidosis should be considered a potential hazard of low-carbohydrate dieting. | ||
High and low-carbohydrate diets that are rich in animal-derived proteins and fats may be associated with increased mortality. Conversely, with plant-derived proteins and fats, there may be a decrease of mortality. A 2021 study from Japan looked at the long-term aspects of low-carb eating. The study included 90,171 participants with a median 17 years of follow-up. The study found that a high adherence to low-carb eating was associated with increased overall cancer risk. Looking at the diet composition the authors found that eating more animals foods was associated with an increased cancer risk while plant fat consumption was not. | High and low-carbohydrate diets that are rich in animal-derived proteins and fats may be associated with increased mortality. Conversely, with plant-derived proteins and fats, there may be a decrease of mortality. A 2021 study from Japan looked at the long-term aspects of low-carb eating. The study included 90,171 participants with a median 17 years of follow-up. The study found that a high adherence to low-carb eating was associated with increased overall cancer risk. Looking at the diet composition the authors found that eating more animals foods was associated with an increased cancer risk while plant fat consumption was not. | ||
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