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Low carb = bad for diabetics?

Yes, that's the NHS view, and wrong. Actually diabetic meals on flights seem to be little different from the carby versions (both probably have rice and bread, for instance). They usually serve special meals before the rest of the passengers' so you might be able to get one of each and pick out the low-carb bits.
Also, they should advise diabetics to drink plenty of water.
 
I just came across it while checking the regulations for insulin and needles. We're flying easyJet so we'll be taking our own lunch anyway.
 
Golfgirl said:
"If you’re flying to your destination, don't order a special diabetic meal on board. These are often low in carbohydrate so they're generally unsuitable."
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If only this were true! In my experience, in-flight db meals were as high-carb and low-fat as even the NHS could wish. When I first discovered Dr Bernstein and was flying a lot, I used to feel the whole world was united against LCHF and good blood sugar control. If airlines have started serving low-carb meals for diabetics then I'm delighted. Who knows, maybe one day even the NHS will catch up ...

Kate
 
Golfgirl said:
I just came across it while checking the regulations for insulin and needles. We're flying easyJet so we'll be taking our own lunch anyway.
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Hi,

Sleazy jet (or any other service for that matter.) shouldn't give you any grief with the D stuff in the hand luggage.. Never had issue in security either!

The D meal? Lol as the others said. Just means you get it first with something "naturally" high in carb replacing the processed carb..

Tears ticket stub. Enjoy your flight. ;)
 
Golfgirl said:
From http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/travelhealth/Pages/travelling-with-diabetes.aspx

"If you’re flying to your destination, don't order a special diabetic meal on board. These are often low in carbohydrate so they're generally unsuitable."

Am I seeing things, or does this really suggest that low-carb meals are bad for diabetics? :-0
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Wow, that is almost unbelievable!

I wonder if they have similar guidelines for wheelchair bound people when travelling. You know, to make sure they encounter enough really steep hills and long flights of stairs without lifts or ramps. :p
 
uart said:
Wow, that is almost unbelievable!

I wonder if they have similar guidelines for wheelchair bound people when travelling. You know, to make sure they encounter enough really steep hills and long flights of stairs without lifts or ramps. :p
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Peanut hand cleanser in the bathroom for the allergy sufferers too..?!
 
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