By limiting carbohydrate intake, the ketogenic diet helps to stabilize blood sugar levels, preventing the spikes and crashes commonly experienced by individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Studies have shown that the ketogenic diet can improve insulin sensitivity, allowing cells to better respond to insulin and more effectively regulate blood sugar levels.
The ketogenic diet often leads to significant weight loss, which is beneficial for individuals with type 2 diabetes as excess weight is a risk factor for the condition.
Some individuals with type 2 diabetes who follow a ketogenic diet may experience such significant improvements in blood sugar control
When the body is in a state of ketosis, it produces ketones as an alternative fuel source to glucose. Ketones have been shown to have beneficial effects
The ketogenic diet has been associated with reduced levels of inflammation in the body, which is beneficial for individuals with type 2 diabetes as chronic inflammation
While high in fats, the ketogenic diet tends to improve blood lipid profiles by increasing HDL (good) cholesterol and decreasing LDL (bad) cholesterol