{"id":1399,"date":"2021-12-10T11:51:41","date_gmt":"2021-12-10T06:21:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/?p=1399"},"modified":"2024-06-11T18:29:22","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T12:59:22","slug":"why-fad-diets-dont-work-effectively-in-controlling-diabetes-in-the-long-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/why-fad-diets-dont-work-effectively-in-controlling-diabetes-in-the-long-term\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Fad Diets Don’t Work Effectively in Controlling Diabetes in the Long Term?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you or someone you know has diabetes<\/a>, finding the right diet to help manage it is always on your mind, isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n

Today, several fad diets promise to lower your blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n

A fad diet is any weight loss plan that promises quick results<\/a> and is usually a temporary nutritional change.<\/p>\n

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Are these fad diets really effective in the long term?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Unfortunately, the answer is a resounding NO! It is very common for people to fall prey to diet fads that assure effective symptom relief but often cause more harm than help.<\/p>\n

If you are lost in the storm of diet fads, this article is for you!<\/p>\n

Diet Fads & Long-Term Diabetes Management<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s briefly look at the most common fad diets that appear promising for people with diabetes but fail to be a sustainable model in the long run.<\/p>\n

1) Ketogenic Diet<\/strong><\/h2>\n

What it is?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Also called the keto diet, it is a low-carb, high-fat diet based on the concept that reduced carbohydrate intake prompts the body to burn fat for energy.<\/p>\n

This diet recommends eggs, fish, meat and poultry, avocado, paneer, nuts, and seeds.<\/p>\n

The carbohydrate intake in a keto diet is usually less than 50 grams\/day, with a relative increase in the proportions of protein and fat.<\/p>\n

Why Is it challenging to follow?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are several reasons why this diet is not sustainable for diabetes management<\/a> in the long run:<\/p>\n