I have around 100 carbs per day and over 20 months have reduced my weight by 18 kilos, Since last September I have lost 5 kilos, despite putting on 2 kilos over Christmas and New Year. Another 6 Kilos and I will hit my target. Since diagnosis my Hba1c has reduced from 14.4 to 5.2 with the last matching blood glucose figure being 4.6.
Getting blood sugars in line has to be a balance between living and living as, perhaps, a disgruntled diabetic. Bernstein - well I read the book, but I would not contemplate the almost automaton, austere approach to food he would have us believe is the only way to succeed. I do not and will not mechanically plan all of the meals I have - I prefer to eat within the range that the wider family enjoys. This means on occasions not eating some of what is presented to the table.
My advice is to look realistically at lifestyle, listen to the medical advice given viz a viz the appropriateness of medication and the wider benefits that some of the non diabetic related drugs might offer (particularly for us older types) and don't be put of by some of the scaremongering of side effects that seem to swamp the internet. Think about the large, silent, majority of those who take the medication, have little or no side effects and, perhaps, have no reason or desire to bleat in cyberspace.
Diet is obviously most important. Reduce portion sizes, be aware of, but not obsessed by carbohydrates, exercise but not to excess. Have a drink - mines is principally red wine and I will be having 2 large glasses of heavy red in about 20 minutes to accompany the evening meal.
Strike a balance. After all you need to die (or don't need but will) of something, and it should not be about worrying what uncontrolled diabetes might do to you. Get a relaxed grip.
Any tips gratefully recieved
