AtkinsMo
Well-Known Member
There are loads of forums about dedicated to Low Carb High Fat, not just as it relates to diabetes but also as it relates to a huge range of health issues and weight loss. I have been LCHF for 4 years ago, trying (and generally succeeding) in keeping my carbs below 40g a day. I have a huge interest in diabetes as my grandmother, father, brother and niece are t1 (or were, only my brother survives) and I am sure I was 'pre-diabetic' before going LCHF - which I did to lose weight. As an unexpected bonus I discovered that it also 'cured' my high blood pressure and GERD (terrible heartburn and reflux). But having read extensively about the subject, I have discovered that this is normal. LCHF reduces inflammation, eliminates high blood pressure and GERD for most people. It raises HDL cholesterol (good) and lowers triglycerides (even better). I would highly recommend the Atkins book 'New Atkins for a New You' as a really good introduction to LCHF for anybody, including diabetics. One of the authors has worked extensively with diabetics in the Inuit population and is really knowledgeable. The menus, recipes and guidelines would be of enormous value to pre-diabetics, t2 diabetics and t1 diabetics who want to reduce their insulin. When you are really into low carb it becomes second nature and so easy. I use mashed cauliflower where I would use mashed potato - shredded cabbage in place of pasta, sliced courgette instead of lasagne etc etc - it's just easy, healthful and nourishing. I make pizza base out of ground chicken breast and mozzarella cheese and herbs - it's gorgeous, better than the real thing. Sauces are always cream based - no flour - the secret, I think is to not look for substitutes so much as to start again from scratch - how to prepare a meal without basing it on carbs. And remember, a low carb diet is a natural diuretic so you need plenty of water and salt.