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kingo46

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hi all

is any T2 on carb counting?? my nurse wants me to have a go at carb counting, I'm not worry about carb counting as its what we do for our 11 year old son who is T1.

would like to know if any other T2 are on it
 
I'm not - but I would certainly give it a try, if I knew how. I will try nearly anything to aid me in my diabetes and weight loss.

MTT
 
Hi King,

Lots of Type2's do count the carbs that they are eating. There are variations as to how many an individual person is eating. Some eat below 50 and some eat 120 and higher. Some just use portion control.

The advice for newly diagnosed might help, I know you are not newly diagnosed but there may be something there that will be of benefit to you. It explains that you will need less insulin if you eat less carbs.

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You need to find a level that you are comfortable with and that will help in the management of your diabetes.
 
Hi King :)
I am a Type 2 and I have been carb counting since March. I usually have 20-40g per day but sometimes go up to 50g. I haven't actually noticed any difference in my levels and have put on weight but not because of the carb counting. If I didn't do it, it might be worse :( It was not recommended to me by my endo who carefully makes sure I have enough carbs at every meal so I have to lie to her :lol: :lol: My last HbA1c was 5.3.
 
I'm a type 2, and carb count. I'm not on low carbs, I have about 160 to 180 a day, but stick to low GI carbs (no starchy carbs) My sugars are well controlled on this, and I'm not on medication as a result.
Malc
 
I was carb counting for the first 3 months (100-120) then occasionally and not really kept a note for the last 2 months but I think I am starting to go off the good habits so keep telling myself to start again .... maybe admitting that on here will make me!
 
minitata said:
I'm not - but I would certainly give it a try, if I knew how.

MTT
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One of the most helpful descriptions of what to eat/not eat is the swedish Dr. Eenfeldt's website. I can't send the link, but if you google his name or "lchf for beginners" you'll find it.

Another swedish diabetes doctor you can google is Dr. Annika Dahlqvist who also has a clear description of the diet.

An American version used by Duke University Lifestyle clinic, is set out in 7 pages at the back of Gary Taubes very interesting book "Why we get Fat" (available from Amazon).

If you actually want to count the little b**gers, you can use Fitday free. You can log all your food and see the daily carbs, cals, protein and fat etc.
 
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