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Blood ketone monitoring was unanimously recommended during lactation.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Significance<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Based on the survey results, HCPs have variable opinions about the safety, management, ideal diet, and levels of ketosis for people with epilepsy (PWE) and Glut1DS on KDT during pregnancy and lactation. There was consensus about monitoring ketosis levels and ensuring micronutrient supplementation. 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