Guidance and education to support those on the ketogenic diet
These short videos are for anyone who may be caring for someone on a medical ketogenic diet. This could be in a nursery, school or college, a respite care setting, or in a general hospital where there is no specialist ketogenic diet service. The videos explain what the ketogenic diet is and why it is important to follow it closely. They also explain what information should be shared with the family and the ketogenic diet team, when needed.
Ketogenic Diet Education for Schools and Nurseries
This video for education settings can be used in any nursery, school or college. You can share the link with staff so they understand, in simple terms, what a ketogenic diet is, why a person may need it, and why it must be followed carefully. The video also explains what staff should discuss with the family, including any key information the family needs to know. It also highlights practical considerations the education setting may need to plan to help keep the person safe and well. At the end, you can check what you have learned and download a certificate on completion.
Management of the Ketogenic Diet in a Hospital Setting
This video for the general hospital settings, where there is no ketogenic diet specialty and is to help staff understand, in simple terms, what the ketogenic diet is, why a person may need it, and why it must be followed carefully. The video explains what staff should discuss with the family, including key information the family needs to know. It also highlights practical things considerations for the hospital setting, including ketone and glucose monitoring and what to do if these are high or low, the importance of the diet plan for each person and how this will be managed at hospital. At the end, you can check what you have learned and download a certificate on completion.
Management of the Ketogenic Diet in a Respite Setting
This video for respite care settings is to help staff understand, in simple terms, what the ketogenic diet is, why a person may need it, and why it must be followed carefully. The video explains what staff should discuss with the family, including key information the family needs to know. It also highlights practical considerations for the respite care setting, including ketone and glucose monitoring and what to do if these are high or low, the importance of the diet plan for each person and how this will be managed in the care setting. At the end, you can check what you have learned and download a certificate on completion.
An Introduction To Glut 1 Deficiency Syndrome
This short video gives an easy-to-understand overview of Glut1 deficiency syndrome (Glut1 DS) and explains why the ketogenic diet is important for the person living with GLUT1 DS. It shows examples of the types of foods that may be included in the diet and talks about some of the possible benefits of following the ketogenic diet.
Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency (PDHD)
This short video gives an easy-to-understand overview of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Disorder (PDHD) and explains why the ketogenic diet is important for the person living with PDHD. It shows examples of the types of foods that may be included in the diet and talks about some of the possible benefits of following the ketogenic diet