Ketoacidosis during a low-carbohydrate diet

P Shah, WL Isley - New England Journal of Medicine, 2006 - Mass Medical Soc
P Shah, WL Isley
New England Journal of Medicine, 2006Mass Medical Soc
To the Editor: It is believed that low-carbohydrate diets work best in reducing weight when
producing ketosis. 1 We report on a 51-year-old white woman who does not have diabetes
but had ketoacidosis while consuming a “no-carbohydrate” diet. There was no family history
of diabetes, and she was not currently taking any medications. While adhering to a regimen
of carbohydrate restriction, she reached a stable weight of 59.1 kg, a decrease from 72.7 kg.
After several months of stable weight, she was admitted to the hospital four times with …
To the Editor: It is believed that low-carbohydrate diets work best in reducing weight when producing ketosis.1 We report on a 51-year-old white woman who does not have diabetes but had ketoacidosis while consuming a “no-carbohydrate” diet. There was no family history of diabetes, and she was not currently taking any medications. While adhering to a regimen of carbohydrate restriction, she reached a stable weight of 59.1 kg, a decrease from 72.7 kg. After several months of stable weight, she was admitted to the hospital four times with vomiting but without abdominal pain. On each occasion, she reported no alcohol . . .
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