KetoWho should talk to a doctor first
Keto is not safe for everyone. Check before you start.
Please speak to a doctor before starting keto if you:
- Have type-1 diabetes, or take insulin, sulfonylureas, or SGLT2-inhibitor medicines. The SGLT2 combination in particular can be dangerous.
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Have kidney, liver or pancreas disease.
- Have a history of an eating disorder.
Some rare metabolic disorders make keto unsafe entirely. Ketofiti asks a few screening questions at sign-up to flag these. This app gives general information, not medical advice.
Sources
- The ketogenic diet is not for everyone: contraindications, side effects, and drug interactions (PubMed)
- Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis: SGLT2 inhibitors, fasting, pregnancy. StatPearls, NCBI Bookshelf
- Adapting diabetes medication for low carbohydrate management of type 2 diabetes: a practical guide (British Journal of General Practice)
- Diet Review: Ketogenic Diet for Weight Loss. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
General information, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional before changing how you eat, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, diabetic or taking medication.