Although millions of people have been able to transition to a very low
carbohydrate diet without harm, there are some for whom a low-carb diet must
be approached with some caution.
If you are taking medication to control your blood sugar or blood pressure,
you may need to quickly reduce the dosage and may need to discontinue these
medications altogether if you significantly restrict your carbohydrate
intake. This
should be done under the supervision of a doctor.
In The Primal
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consumption of higher levels of protein is advocated. For anyone who has
serious kidney disease, any increase in dietary protein can be a problem. If
you have kidney disease you should consult your doctor before making any
changes to your diet.
If you have gallbladder attacks or gallstones you should exercise extreme
caution where increasing dietary fat is concerned and you may first need to
resolve this issue with your trusted, licensed health care provider before
embarking on any major dietary change.
Anyone who has any other serious illness such as unstable cardiovascular
disease, cancer or liver disease needs to exercise caution if making dietary
changes. You should consult your physician for guidance.
The final word one last time (in case you don’t get it yet!): It’s
always best to consult a doctor when you make dietary changes and health
choices.
