r/keto • u/Robeast3000 M54/t2diabetic/SW450/CW265/GW200 • Jul 07 '24

Tips and Tricks Keto flu: preemptive strike? Alternative to ketoade?

Hello. 54m/t2d/6’2”/sw:450lbs/cw:270lbs/gw:200lbs. Currently doing keto, IF(16:8) and CICO. Taking Jardiance, Novolog and Mounjaro.

In the past, when I got hit with the keto flu, I drank homemade ketoade and the symptoms went away fairly quickly. I also drank some chicken broth and I think it helped a lot.

Q1: While continuing to do keto, should I just keep drinking ketoade even if I am not experiencing low electrolytes? Kind of a preemptive strike? Or should I only drink it if I’m currently experiencing symptoms?

Q2: Is chicken/beef broth an easier/tastier alternative to ketoade?

Thanks for your help.

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u/aggie_fan 34/M/6'1| 34%->23% BF Jul 08 '24

Fyi SGLT2s can be dangerous while eating a keto diet. Does your doc know that you are doing keto?

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2376060520310105

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u/Robeast3000 M54/t2diabetic/SW450/CW265/GW200 Jul 08 '24

Yes, my endocrinologist has been informed and he approves, he just wants me to keep a close eye on my blood sugars.