The diet was ketogenic, confirmed by urinary ketones... of note, presence
of urinary ketones is a better indicator of ketosis than any information about diet (although they were advised to start at < 20g carb / d).
We suggest that LCD refers to a carbohydrate intake in the range of 50 — 150 g / d, which is above the level of generation
of urinary ketones for most people.
Not exact matches
You'd be losing a lot
of energy in the form
of ketones via
urinary excretion, ramping up renal gluconeogenesis, and wasting a lot
of glutamine.
While
urinary ketone excretion means that body fat is being excreted causing fat loss, the effect is minimal: Based on recent studies, the number
of calories lost in the urine as
ketones is not significant (100 kcal at most).
And through a study consisting
of low carb, high protein diet the results garnered showed, that
ketone bodies had reduced in the first 3 months and over a period
of time the
urinary ketone concentration reduced, ultimately not showing in the urine results.
In a study
of persons with type 2 diabetes,
urinary ketone body excretion increased from a mean
of 0.10 mmol / d at the end
of the usual diet to a peak
of 2.75 mmol / d after 1 wk
of the LCKD (P < 0.001); it then decreased gradually for a week but remained above baseline (13).
To diagnose diabetes, your veterinarian will initially conduct a urine test for the presence
of glucose,
ketones and / or
urinary tract infection.
If your dog shows any
of these, speak with your veterinarian about the possibility
of diabetes: Excessive thirst / drinks more water than usual (polydipsia) Urinates more frequently or in greater volumes (polyuria) or perhaps loses
urinary control Consistently acts hungry (polyphagia) but maintains or loses weight Unusually sweet - smelling or fruity breath (from ketone production) Lethargy Dehydration Urinary tract infections Vomiting Chronic skin infections Cloudy or mis
urinary control Consistently acts hungry (polyphagia) but maintains or loses weight Unusually sweet - smelling or fruity breath (from
ketone production) Lethargy Dehydration
Urinary tract infections Vomiting Chronic skin infections Cloudy or mis
Urinary tract infections Vomiting Chronic skin infections Cloudy or misty eyes
If your cat shows any
of these, speak with your veterinarian about the possibility
of diabetes: Excessive thirst / drinks more water than usual (polydipsia) Urinates more frequently, in greater volumes (polyuria) or perhaps loses
urinary control Consistently acts as if it is hungry (polyphagia), but maintains or loses weight Unusually sweet - smelling or fruity breath (due to
ketone production) Lethargy Thinning, dry and dull hair