Multiplicity1's Journal, 10 Jan 12

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My brother has been on Atkins with me for a week and three days. His MD knows he is on a low garb diet and did not suggest changing anything. My brother read something online that said Atkins damages kidneys. Does anyone know ably ketones and ketoacidosis and how they might. Apply here? My brother was taking 4000 Mg of GLucophagee and had out of control disbbetes before he triied Atkins.Also our mom had unknown caused kidney damage. Any info. out there?

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It does not damage the kidneys...the only people who have trouble with it are those that have a pre-existing condition. Ketosis is completely different from ketoacidosis. Ketoacidosis is a condition that occurs in diabetics when the body produces to many ketones AND (this is important) not enough insulin. This happens in those with Type 1 diabetes. If his doctor is not concerned, then why is he?

10 Jan 12 by member: ctlss

Thanks Stet that helps.

11 Jan 12 by member: Multiplicity1

Hey Andrea:) You sound so great! Love seeing your journals again. BTW, would love the recipe for taco stuffed peppers *hint hint*. Sounds absolutely delish! BIG (((HUGS)) ♥

11 Jan 12 by member: RubyRedSox

So good to hear from you, Andrea! Glad you are back at it! I think another thing is water water water for your brothers sake... I think when Atkins isn't done "right" it poses a problem. So many peeps think it is just bacon, cheese, meat diet...not so. :)

14 Jan 12 by member: FLOWERDUDE


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