Frequently asked questions

Who should not do keto?

Keto is not for everyone. Do not start without medical supervision if any of these apply to you:

• Pregnant or breastfeeding women
• Anyone under 18
• People with type 1 diabetes, or type 2 diabetes on insulin or other glucose-lowering medication
• Current or past eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating)
• Kidney disease or a history of kidney stones
• Liver or pancreas disease, gallbladder problems or no gallbladder
• Rare fat-metabolism disorders (e.g. carnitine or fatty-acid oxidation defects, porphyria)
• Heart disease, very high cholesterol or familial hypercholesterolaemia
• Underweight people or anyone recovering from surgery or serious illness
• Anyone taking blood-pressure medication, diuretics, SGLT2 inhibitors or lithium

If you take medication or have any medical condition, talk to your doctor first. This app is educational and does not replace medical advice.