The Ketogenic Diet: An Onomastic Opportunity to be Helpful

The ketogenic diet (KD) is an oft-discussed topic in metabolic medicine, with a fairly well-defined mechanism of action, proven metabolic efficacy and nonmetabolic benefits, and documented safety and tolerability.[1] However, KD has not achieved its rightful place in modern diabetes therapy. KD continues to be given step motherly or Cinderella treatment by various professional bodies, which mention it either in passing[2] or not at all.[3] [4] [5] [6]

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