ABSTRACT
This communication describes the aims and aspects of counseling prior to start of a ketogenic diet (KD). It uses a reader-friendly bio-psycho-social format to list and structure the various components of pre ketogenic diet counseling. These include strength mapping, risk and benefit explanation, and understanding the patient's selfcare responsibilities. This simple, yet practical discussion fills a major void in current literature, which seems to have ignored patient centred counseling strategies for KD in persons with obesity and diabetes.
Subject(s)
Counseling/methods , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/diet therapy , Diet, Ketogenic/methods , Obesity/diet therapy , Health Literacy , Humans , Motivation , Patient Compliance , Patient-Centered CareABSTRACT
Ketogenic diet is gaining popularity as a nonpharmacological intervention for weight loss and glycaemic control. There is abundant literature on this topic, which serves to confuse the reader. No scientific recommendations have been formulated to guide evidence-based or rational use of ketogenic diet in obesity and diabetes management. This article is a situational analysis of leading professional guidelines on diabetes care, with regards to their coverage of ketogenic diet. It underscores the need for leading experts to pay attention to this upcoming field of metabolic medicine..
