While off-label use continues to grow, more data is needed to guide safe and effective integration into type 1 care
Methods All the data mentioned below was obtained from both groups at the initiation of KD and after 3 months of intervention and all enrolled patients completed the follow up assessment
Oxidative stress causes damage to DNA, RNA, proteins, mitochondrial membranes, and lipids and contributes to the functional decline of mitochondria, cells, tissues, and eventually organs such as the brain
Curious about potential underlying mechanisms contributing to these broader effects
Patients experiencing significant nausea or other side effects may struggle to maintain adequate nutrition or may reduce their dose, potentially slowing progress