A comparison of the guidelines for control; NICE, ADA, etc.

Re: A comparison of the guidelines for control; NICE, ADA, e

frenchkittie said:

BTW, well done for starting a new thread on this Newdestiny, rather than allowing the other thread to become clogged by arguement. It would be a shame to see the original thread degenerate into the same old tit for tat and risk being locked.

Click to expand...

Erm.....I asked a very simple question...... which really only needed a short answer from ND, NOT a completely new thread ! I wasn't looking for a lecture about the ADA guidelines, or NICE for that matter....just how did they differ. As I am in the UK I wondered what the levels were that they quote......that's all. :|

In any case if we all started new threads when somebody asks a question in one that is not all in keeping with the other posts the place would be in a right mess. There are several new threads here recently in which NICE guidance is discussed, could just have been added to one of them.....not a problem.

We already have many posts about the 600 calorie diet, all over the place ! This just means everything gets repeated and the information is fragmented around the boards, why bother answering in several places when one will suffice. It looks a mess........

As for 'argument' and 'tit for tat'.....you confuse discussion and debate with 'argument' and some sort of fight, they really are all different things. It is a 'discussion forum after all........ :wink:

Re: A comparison of the guidelines for control; NICE, ADA, e

NewdestinyX said:

So I basically have spent the entire two years MODERATING my way down to a 'tighter' regimen of numbers..

Click to expand...

The Austrian lo-carb doctor Lutz advised patients over 40 years of age and not in the best of health to start at more than 72g carb/day, or even over 100.

I started twice. The first time on ATkins induction (20g/day), and like you, I took some time to adjust and felt pretty bad for about 6 weeks, and not good for the first three months, even without exercise. The second time, (having read Lutz), I started on 75g and found it very easy and natural. Within a few months, I had drifted down to below 50, where I have stayed ever since. So I do agree with you, that for many diabetics, starting on induction is counterproductive, unless they are young and generally healthy.

But I can't think it's necessary for many to take two years about it.

Re: A comparison of the guidelines for control; NICE, ADA, e

You keep saying you are a "Type A personality", Grant, a term I am not familiar with. What exactly does it mean, and what are the other types? Don't explain in detail, but if you have a link or a term to Google, that would be helpful.

Viv 8)

Re: A comparison of the guidelines for control; NICE, ADA, e

Here you are Viv.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_A_and ... ity_theory

Here's a funny one from youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxmisteXQTY

Re: A comparison of the guidelines for control; NICE, ADA, e

Thanks, Catherinecherub and Grant.

I am definitely Type B, if you're looking at the laid back bit! :lol: But I do set goals, and usually achieve them.

Viv 8)

Edited for postscript: Having re-read the Wiki entry - I'm glad I'm Type B! Type A sounds much too fatiguing! :wink: :lol:

Re: A comparison of the guidelines for control; NICE, ADA, e

You could always take the approved test Viv :wink:
http://www.psych.uncc.edu/pagoolka/typea-b-intro.html

Re: A comparison of the guidelines for control; NICE, ADA, e

Sorry to gatecrash but I just had to take the test.

No prizes for guessing which type I am!

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: A comparison of the guidelines for control; NICE, ADA, e

Ladybird's been here longer than you have, Grant!

Viv 8)

Re: A comparison of the guidelines for control; NICE, ADA, e

Next time your at Heathrow I would mention to them you have Class A




[youtube]-Ny42Mdg5qo[/youtube]

Re: A comparison of the guidelines for control; NICE, ADA, e

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :wink:

Viv 8)

Re: A comparison of the guidelines for control; NICE, ADA, e

Well, I always turned out 'average' in most things and there I am, bang in the middle of the scores at 121. Is there a type AB? Or A and a half?

Re: A comparison of the guidelines for control; NICE, ADA, e

Hiya, am type A and my hubby's type B [definetely] we love each other to bits, proves opposites attract!! Anna.x