Journal: International Journal of Case Reports and Images
Publication Date: 12/2015
Summary: A nine-year-old child with T1DM who initially was on an insulin regime with high carbohydrate diet then was put on the Paleolithic ketogenic diet. Following dietary shift glucose levels normalized and he was able to discontinue insulin. No hypoglycemic episodes occurred on the diet and several other benefits were achieved including improved physical fitness, reduction of upper respiratory tract infections and eczema. Currently, he is on the diet for 19 months.
Key Takeaways
A 9 year old child with Type 1 diabetes was able to get off insulin by implementing a paleolithic ketogenic diet. Additionally the child had improved fitness level, eczema, and reduced upper respiratory infections.
