My mother is suffering with diabetes. (rbs around 400+) suggest her some diet. And she wants lo follow keto diet is it good for health?

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The best way out is to visit the doctor immediately, as the sugar level is very high and can lead to major problems if left unchecked. Please do not waste time. You did not mention about her medications (wether she is on insulin or tablets or any other medicines ). It is also important to know about Diabetes (patient should be made knowledgeable so that she takes responsibility of her health!) and proper medical treatment should be begun without any delay. Learn about healthy lifestyle changes, which would be a better option at the present condition, and follow the healthy habits. Later once she stabalises, you can talk to the doctor about keto diet (it may not work for all!). Do not take any medicines without the doctor checking her personally. Go for regular health check up and follow the instructions given by the doctor.

Shashidhar · Accepted Answer

The best way out is to visit the doctor immediately, as the sugar level is very high and can lead to major problems if left unchecked. Please do not waste time. You did not mention about her medications (wether she is on insulin or tablets or any other medicines ). It is also important to know about Diabetes (patient should be made knowledgeable so that she takes responsibility of her health!) and proper medical treatment should be begun without any delay. Learn about healthy lifestyle changes, which would be a better option at the present condition, and follow the healthy habits. Later once she stabalises, you can talk to the doctor about keto diet (it may not work for all!). Do not take any medicines without the doctor checking her personally. Go for regular health check up and follow the instructions given by the doctor.

Prabhakar Laxman Jathar · Answer

Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for the query. Blood glucose level over 400 mg is too high, suggesting totally uncontrolled diabetes. Therefore, first and foremost is to achieve a strict blood glucose control. Ideally fasting glucose should be < 100 mg or closer to 100 mg/ 100 ml. PP 160 to 170 mg & HbA1c% <7. To suggest any diet plan I need to know following details: fasting, Pp glucose levels, HbA1c%, present treatment, dietary pattern, extent of daily exercise and lipid profile. Keto diet is good enough, but may be tugh to follow. She may give it a try. Thanks.