Is A LCHF (Low Carb High Fat) Diet Good For Diabetics?
Ah, a topic mined from another discussion 😁
Eat Lower Fat is the current Health Mantra but they fail to tell us "why"
The why is because we eat too much of everything as a society and since Fat packs over double the number of calories found in proteins and carbs (on a gram for gram basis), if we are going to "over eat" they are trying to convince us to overeat "less calories"
Of course not all Dietary Fats are equal - Trans Fats will kill you as will Saturated Fats from Red Meat if you… read more
How Can I Lower My Hba1c
Anyone Doing Keto Diet
Sorry if it's already ben asked, couldn't find it. I'm thinking about it. Guidelines seems inconclusive, so I'm going to talk to my certified diabetes educater 1st. Thing the is I've also been diagnosed with epilepsy to and read that the keto diet can help that too. I've been on restrictive diets before (eg vegan for seven years awhile back), so that's not an issue. Thanks in advance, michelle.
Does Anyone Know Anything About Keto Diet?? Is It Good For Type 2..I've Heard Good And Bad Reviews..
Thank you for your input, I do high fiber for my IBS
There Are Toxins In Our Foods That Eaten Over A Period Of Time; Develops Into Diabetes. Otherwise None Of The Factors Would Exist.
There are way to many chemicals in our food supply. And the AI comment about no link found us because the studies have not been conducted! And they would need to separate these with heredity… read more
Good Morning. How Do You Take Control Of Your Diabetes Journey By What You Eat.
Hi warriors
Diagnosed February 2021, A1C 13.5. 3.5 months later A1C was 4.9. Clinical Remission.
I control my diabetes with right eating, portion control, Japanese science and medicine, exercise if your doctors allow, attitude, and a compelling reason to do what is necessary. I sleep 6-7 hours nightly, 8 is better. I do 10-15 minutes self care daily. Baby steps.
I test at least 4-6 times daily
1) upon waking- fasting blood glucose number, less than 7.0(126) is good.
2) 2 hours after eating… read more
@A DiabetesTeam Member I lost weight after my spine surgery and finding out that I can't swallow all food gradually found out using thick it and now use liquids to swallow meat and salads 60 gained… read more
What Is 6.7m For What Stage Diabetes
My hubby was told his number for diabetes is 6.7, is that stage 1 or 2?
Where do I start.
@A DiabetesTeam Member
Hello Donna
Welcome to this wonderful support group. This is not a medical site but the support that you will receive from other members will be extremely rewarding.
To… read more
If Americans Would Just Eat Healthier Alot Of Diseases Wouldn't Exist. Big Pharma Is Being Fed By Our Sick Care System.
I disagree - Big Pharma in the US is providing a service for a society that has come to believe that they are too busy to eat properly so they fast food supersize everything despite the last 30 or 40… read more
Have You Tried These Substitutions? Https://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/cm/slideshow-low-carb-swaps
Substitutions are useful but care needs to be taken to work out the carb content. eg net carbs for Aubergines (egg plants) is 5.2g which is a little on the high side for me and root veggies are too… read more
Does Anyone Else Take Supplements. I Take Omega 3, D3 And B12. Just Curious.