Good morning sir my name is sreedhar 45 y/m I am suffering with diabetic since 15 years sugar levels were fasting 280 and post lunch 320 I was using metformin 40 mg. Now since 3 months I am using keto diet with coconut oil and my sugar levels are fasting 120 and post lunch 123 without using any medicines. Is keto diet good for health shall I stop medicines for ever and my 3 months average sugar is 6 please reply.

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Dr. Jatin SoniGeneral Physician16yrs exp

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In a known case of diabetic we need to control sugar levels with or without medication , aerobic exercise and following a diabetic diet and as of now keep a watch on your sugar levels

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Dr. Arvind VermaDiabetologist37yrs exp

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Hi Sir/Mam, Thanks for your query. Keto diet is not to be taken for very long period. You have to take now a balanced diet so that your sugar levels & cholesterol levels come in normal range. This will also help you in reducing your body wt which is the corner Stone of the treatment of Diabetes.

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