carb question
I am newly diagnosed type 2 and picked up a copy of a diabetic
magazine. I was very surprised, and confused, when a breakfast meal
plan suggested that ‘baked apple oatmeal’, which has 74 grams of
carbohydrates, was a good choice. I don’t think I would feel very well
if that is how I started my day and I’m certain my post-breakfast
testing would confirm that. I would appreciate any input.
July 26th, 2007 at 1:23 pm
I believe this high-carb-low-fat diet is recommended by Dr. Neil
Barnard. See his recent book, "Reversing Diabetes". I am (mostly)
following this low fat diet, especially for breakfast and don’t see
too much of a BG increase, likely because of the low GI of the
cereals and fruits. I suppose the problem with having eggs, bacon and
sausages is the high fat content which can affect our kidney and
heart functions.
You may wish to do more research on this diet on the Internet.
Best,
Walter
July 27th, 2007 at 3:15 am
I have been consuming a lot of fat compared to the average person since we grow
it ourselves and is affordable. I also have 1 kidney so I am aware of kidney
load.
I have type 2 and I am steadily improving sugar levels and energy too. Perhaps
key is my dairy is raw. I dont tolerate commercial dairy - it promotes copious
mucus. Since mucus is the reaction to an irritant I wonder just how healthful
the dairy of commerce actually is.
I believe it to be very poor.
And no, I dont eat grains very much. They destabilize my sugar control.
Kirk
You may wish to do more research on this diet on the Internet.
Best,
Walter
July 28th, 2007 at 5:16 am
Your exactly right.
IMO the American diabetes Society is run by the grain companies - not
what we need. I suggest instead that you read "Dr Bernstein’s Diabetes
Solution" new edition - which correctly describes diabetes and what to
do to fix it.
NAmaste,
IRene