I tried for about 6 months. Cut many things adverse to HS but the sugar part is hard. After research I have found that a diet will improve your health in every area, there is nothing scientifically that says a diet is necessary . HS is a strange condition. Some treatments work for some may not work for others. Doxycycline and Humira did nothing for me but others it has helped. You just have to keep fighting until you find what works for you. Like DNA we are all different and or body composition is the factor that determines what works and what doesn't I think.