Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy in Atlanta, a 12-week program guided by your clinician
This is not a diet you find on the internet. Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy (KMT) is a medical treatment that changes how your body makes energy. Our 12-week program uses its principles with labs, medication review and symptom tracking, so you get the benefits safely.
Ketogenic metabolic therapy is a medically supervised, very low-carb, whole-food eating plan used as treatment. It shifts the body from running mainly on sugar to running on fat and ketones. It is used alongside standard care for conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, fatty liver and high blood pressure. At MetaBridge in Atlanta, it is a 12-week program with labs and symptom scores at the start, at 6 weeks and at 12 weeks.
Your body is like a hybrid car. Most of us drive on gas, which is sugar, all day long. KMT teaches your engine to run on its electric motor, which is fat and ketones. Switching fuels changes how the whole car runs, which is why someone needs to watch the dashboard.
Does this sound like you?
KMT is powerful. That's exactly why it should be guided.
What may be going on
Can KMT help depression?
Early clinical trials suggest some people with depression improve on a ketogenic diet alongside standard care. Research is promising and still growing.
Can KMT help bipolar disorder?
Small early studies are promising, and larger trials are under way. KMT is always used alongside mood medication, never instead of it.
Can KMT help type 2 diabetes?
Yes. Very low-carb eating can lower A1c and weight, and many people need less diabetes medicine. That's why medicines must be adjusted with your clinician.
Can KMT help fatty liver and blood pressure?
Low-carb eating and weight loss can lower liver fat, triglycerides and blood pressure. We track these with labs.
Why does KMT need medical supervision?
Cutting carbs can lower blood sugar and blood pressure within days. Some medicines, including insulin, some diabetes pills, blood pressure pills and lithium, may need changes quickly.
What we help with
Every plan starts with an evaluation and labs.
Your care, step by step
A 60-minute visit, your full history, and a review of every medicine you take.
Labs plus standard mood and symptom scores before you start.
A clear food plan, what to expect in the first two weeks, and close medication monitoring.
Repeat labs and scores to measure your progress, then a plan for life after 12 weeks.
Is MetaBridge the right fit?
Yes, if
- You are an adult in Georgia, Colorado or Utah
- You want KMT for mental health or metabolic health
- You have type 1 diabetes and your endocrinologist will follow you during the program
- You are ready to change how you eat for 12 weeks
Another kind of care may come first if
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have an active eating disorder
- You have type 1 diabetes without an endocrinologist following your care
- You have a rare fat-metabolism disorder, pancreatitis or liver failure
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get ketogenic metabolic therapy in Atlanta?
MetaBridge Health & Wellness, based in Atlanta, Georgia, offers a 12-week clinician-guided KMT program by telehealth for adults in Georgia, Colorado and Utah. It starts with a 60-minute consultation and baseline labs.
Is KMT the same as the keto diet?
No. A keto diet is a way of eating. KMT is a medical treatment with a clinical goal, a monitored food plan, medication review, labs and symptom scores. The food may look similar, but the safety net is different.
Can I just do keto on my own?
If you take medicine for diabetes, blood pressure or mood, doing it alone can be risky. Blood sugar and blood pressure can drop fast, and some medicine levels can change. Our program adjusts your medicines safely as your body changes.
Do you offer KMT for type 1 diabetes?
Yes, as long as your endocrinologist actively follows your care during the program. Insulin needs can change quickly, so we work alongside your diabetes team with close glucose and ketone monitoring.
What will I eat?
Real, whole foods: meat, fish, eggs, non-starchy vegetables, healthy fats, and some dairy, nuts and berries. You'll cut out sugar, bread, pasta, rice and most processed foods. We give you a clear plan.
Are there side effects?
Some people feel tired, headachy or constipated in the first one to two weeks, often called keto flu. Salt, fluids and a gradual start help. Cholesterol rises in some people, so we check it.
Will I have to stop my medications?
Never stop on your own. Some medicines may be lowered as your numbers improve, and others stay the same. Every change is made with your clinician.
What happens after 12 weeks?
We review your labs and scores together and decide the next step: staying on KMT, easing into a lower-carb plan, or something else that fits your goals.
How much does it cost?
Visits are paid directly and work with HSA and FSA. Labs can go through your insurance or our discounted cash labs. Ask about program pricing when you book.
Do I need labs?
Yes. Labs are part of every plan. Depending on your needs, testing may include functional metabolic labs, nutrient levels, gut health testing, hormone testing and inflammation markers. Your clinician chooses the tests that fit you and reads every result. Lab costs are separate from your visit.
Will you replace my primary care provider or specialists?
No. MetaBridge works as a consultant. You keep your primary care provider and any specialists, and we add a metabolic plan alongside their care.