Effective Ketogenic Diet for Managing GLUT1 Deficiency in Kids
This study looked at how well the ketogenic diet works for children with GLUT1 deficiency syndrome (GLUT1DS), a genetic condition that can cause seizures and other neurological problems.
Ketogenic Diet
This hub covers ketogenic diet for epilepsy, a medically supervised nutrition therapy that can reduce seizures for some people. Evidence, who it helps, side effects, and practical questions.
What you’ll find in this topic:
- Plain-language summaries of new epilepsy studies
- What the research means for real life
- Practical questions to ask your neurologist
- Related topics you can explore next
Ketogenic Diet: What Families Usually Want to Know
- Who the ketogenic diet helps most (and when it’s considered)
- Keto vs modified Atkins vs low glycemic index treatment (LGIT)
- What “ketosis” means and how it’s monitored
- Common side effects and when to call the care team
Common Ketogenic Diet Terms in Plain English
- Ketosis: The body uses fat for energy, producing ketones
- Ketones: Substances measured in blood/urine that indicate ketosis
- Ratio (classic keto): Fat to protein+carbs (e.g., 3:1 or 4:1)
- Modified Atkins: Less strict, often easier to follow
- LGIT: Focuses on low-glycemic carbs; sometimes a gentler option
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Ketogenic Diet FAQ
Is this something we try on our own?
No. Keto for epilepsy should be medically supervised because it can affect growth, labs, and medications.
How long until we know if it’s helping?
Often weeks to a few months. Many teams reassess after a set trial period.
What are common side effects?
Constipation, high cholesterol, low blood sugar, kidney stones, and nausea. Your team will monitor and guide prevention.
Can someone stay on it long-term?
Some do, but long-term plans depend on seizure control, growth, labs, and quality of life.
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Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Ketogenic Diet | New Studies | Pediatrics | Status Epilepticus
Lidocaine Shows Promise for Treating Pediatric FIRES Seizures
Researchers studied a 5-year-and-11-month-old boy who developed a severe form of epilepsy called febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES) after a fever.
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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Ketogenic Diet | New Studies | Status Epilepticus
Ketogenic Diet May Help Adults with FIRES Seizures
This study looked at five adults with Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome (FIRES), a serious condition that causes severe seizures after a fever.
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Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Ketogenic Diet | New Studies | Pediatrics | Status Epilepticus
Understanding Refractory Status Epilepsy in Children
Researchers studied two specific types of epilepsy syndromes called New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus (NORSE) and Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome (FIRES) in children.
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Weaning Off Ketogenic Diet in Kids With Epilepsy
This study looked at how children with epilepsy stop using the ketogenic diet therapy (KDT), which is a special diet that can help control seizures.
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Ketogenic Diet May Help Reduce Epileptic Spasms
Researchers studied the effectiveness of the ketogenic diet (KD) for managing epileptic spasms (ES) in children.
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Outpatient Ketogenic Therapy Safe for Infants Under 18 Months
Researchers studied the use of ketogenic therapy, a special diet that can help control seizures, in infants aged 18 months or younger.
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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Ketogenic Diet | New Studies | Pediatrics
Ketogenic Diets Help Reduce Seizures in Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
A recent study looked at how effective and safe different dietary treatments are for people with drug-resistant epilepsy, which means their seizures do not respond well to medications.
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Epilepsy Research Summaries | Imaging & EEG | Ketogenic Diet | New Studies | Pediatrics | Safety & First Aid
Ketogenic Diet Outperforms Medications for Children with Epilepsy
A study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of a ketogenic diet (KD) with traditional antiseizure medications (ASMs) in children who have developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEE).
