Thanks Greg,
That has given me a lot to think about and work on
Ian
On 5/30/2020 7:07 AM, Greg via Diabetes Queensland wrote:
010001726242bd0a-4820a7b8-2074-4207-976a-15f59c9ab662-000000@email.amazonses.com"> Hi Ian Thanks for your questions. 1. For me, I would say that it's not really a "Diet", but rather a total change in my way of eating. I was...
Re: Low carb diet | | | May 30, 2020 7:05 AM | Greg | | | Hi Ian
Thanks for your questions.
1. For me, I would say that it's not really a "Diet", but rather a total change in my way of eating. I was diagnosed as diabetic in March last year, and I was then prompted to attend some Diabetes Qld. Seminars. At that time, my focus was on cutting out the rubbish foods that I was consuming, and concentrating on lowering my carbs and learning to read food labels, to make better choices." I cut a few carbs, and then immediately started to feel a lot better overall and also having much more energy. I also began to lose some weight. I researched carbs further and found lots of other information and sources on the internet claiming the same thing about carbs causing serious damage to your body, and how diabetics cannot process them very well. My research gravitated me towards the Keto diet requirements, but I don't really claim to be aligned to that WOE totally. However, I do like their thinking, and the Keto-approved food lists that they promote." So over the next nine months, I lost 30 kg, from 118kg to 88kg, I'm almost at my target weight, and my Hba1c fell from 8.1 to 5.4. I'm pretty happy with that, and I've found the low carb foods can be very tasty, filling, and enjoyable. "
2. I don't place a lot of emphasis on meeting the high fat requirements, but I do eat a lot more "Healthy Fats". In any case, my cholesterol levels have actually improved since cutting the carbs and consuming healthy fats. I now don't worry about consuming avocados, full fat diary products (Low fat dairy has more sugar added), lower carb nuts for snacks, and red and white meats. I cook with olive and avocado oils. "I only consume low carb vegetables, and no root veggies such as potatoes, no wheat products such as breads, and no fruits, except for low carb berries. A lot of vegetables are high in carbohydrates, and so I avoid these because they spike my BGL levels when eaten."
3. I don't have a need to take any supplements or any diabetic drugs to artificially lower my BGL levels.
"4. There is a huge amount of information out there about the effects of maintaining a low carb way of eating lifestyle. It really feels like there is a quiet revolution currently under way as we speak." If you search google, YouTube, Facebook, etc., you'll soon get an idea about this topic,?? and it's all mostly in favour of significantly cutting carbs to help control diabetes.. It may take some time for this WOE to be more widely accepted by the medical profession, but there are already heaps of supporting studies and medical professionals now beginning to embrace this change.
I've already mentioned "Beat Diabetes" YouTube channel, run by Dennis Pollock, who has also written a couple of books about this, as well as Dr. Jason Fung (search YouTube), Facebook groups (Search Diabetes support), etc.
Also, you may want to research; https://www.lowcarbusa.org www.lowcarbdownunder.com.au
Cheers, Greg
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Sent: 5/29/2020 7:38:00 AM
From: Greg
Subject: RE: Low carb diet
Hi Ian
Thanks for your questions.
1. For me, I would say that it's not really a "Diet", but rather a total change in my way of eating.
I was diagnosed as diabetic in March last year, and I was then prompted to attend some Diabetes Qld. Seminars.
At that time, my focus was on cutting out the rubbish foods that I was consuming, and concentrating on lowering my carbs and learning to read food labels, to make better choices."
I cut a few carbs, and then immediately started to feel a lot better overall and also having much more energy.
I also began to lose some weight.
I researched carbs further and found lots of other information and sources on the internet claiming the same thing about carbs causing serious damage to your body, and how diabetics cannot process them very well.
My research gravitated me towards the Keto diet requirements, but I don't really claim to be aligned to that WOE totally. However, I do like their thinking, and the Keto-approved food lists that they promote."
So over the next nine months, I lost 30 kg, from 118kg to 88kg, I'm almost at my target weight, and my Hba1c fell from 8.1 to 5.4.
I'm pretty happy with that, and I've found the low carb foods can be very tasty, filling, and enjoyable. "
2. I don't place a lot of emphasis on meeting the high fat requirements, but I do eat a lot more "Healthy Fats". In any case, my cholesterol levels have actually improved since cutting the carbs and consuming healthy fats.
I now don't worry about consuming avocados, full fat diary products (Low fat dairy has more sugar added), lower carb nuts for snacks, and red and white meats.
I cook with olive and avocado oils.
"I only consume low carb vegetables, and no root veggies such as potatoes, no wheat products such as breads, and no fruits, except for low carb berries.
A lot of vegetables are high in carbohydrates, and so I avoid these because they spike my BGL levels when eaten."
3. I don't have a need to take any supplements or any diabetic drugs to artificially lower my BGL levels.
"4. There is a huge amount of information out there about the effects of maintaining a low carb way of eating lifestyle.
It really feels like there is a quiet revolution currently under way as we speak."
If you search google, YouTube, Facebook, etc., you'll soon get an idea about this topic, and it's all mostly in favour of significantly cutting carbs to help control diabetes..
It may take some time for this WOE to be more widely accepted by the medical profession, but there are already heaps of supporting studies and medical professionals now beginning to embrace this change.
I've already mentioned "Beat Diabetes" YouTube channel, run by Dennis Pollock, who has also written a couple of books about this, as well as Dr. Jason Fung (search YouTube), Facebook groups (Search Diabetes support), etc.
Also, you may want to research;
https://www.lowcarbusa.orgwww.lowcarbdownunder.com.auCheers,
Greg
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