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Is it possible for people with narcolepsy to be in ketosis (the process of eating almost no carb and burning fat for energy)?
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Sure: Voluntarily diet choices can be pursued by any individual. I would be careful with medication effects on any new diet. One needs to seek urgent medical attention if ketosis occur as medical condition. Narcolepsy itself does not cause ketosis.
Answered 10/2/2012
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I would think so: not sure why narcoleptics wouldn't be able to be in a state of ketosis.
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