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<blockquote data-quote="VashtiB" data-source="post: 2497960" data-attributes="member: 511345"><p>Well I'm going to put my hand up as a person who has gone very low carb and possibly (probably) lower carb than needed for my blood sugar levels to go back to 'normal' levels. My HbA1C is now in the middle of the normal range. I keep very low carb because that's what I find easier. I love carbs and find I crave them less if I am very low carb. There is also a lot less negotiating wit my brain. The carbs I really love do not fall into the 'healthy carbs' my old doctor prefers.</p><p></p><p>If I was less of a carbaholic and also not al all or nothing person I could probably eat more carbs than I like. The only problem is it still wouldn't be enough to satisfy me. I worked out very early in the day when I was actually contemplating not eating anything at all with carbs so I could have a minty (a lolly with. 7g of carbs) once I thought about my mindset I realised how totally bonkers I was being. I knew I'd want another and another - that was just lay madness. Going very low carb means I don't play that game with my brain and stops me obsessing over what I can have.</p><p></p><p>We all have to make the decisions that work for us. For me that means keeping very low carb. For the poster it may be that she can tolerate a higher level of carbs than previously. All I would recommend is to make sure you keep testing and keep an eye on your HbA1C. </p><p></p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="VashtiB, post: 2497960, member: 511345"] Well I'm going to put my hand up as a person who has gone very low carb and possibly (probably) lower carb than needed for my blood sugar levels to go back to 'normal' levels. My HbA1C is now in the middle of the normal range. I keep very low carb because that's what I find easier. I love carbs and find I crave them less if I am very low carb. There is also a lot less negotiating wit my brain. The carbs I really love do not fall into the 'healthy carbs' my old doctor prefers. If I was less of a carbaholic and also not al all or nothing person I could probably eat more carbs than I like. The only problem is it still wouldn't be enough to satisfy me. I worked out very early in the day when I was actually contemplating not eating anything at all with carbs so I could have a minty (a lolly with. 7g of carbs) once I thought about my mindset I realised how totally bonkers I was being. I knew I'd want another and another - that was just lay madness. Going very low carb means I don't play that game with my brain and stops me obsessing over what I can have. We all have to make the decisions that work for us. For me that means keeping very low carb. For the poster it may be that she can tolerate a higher level of carbs than previously. All I would recommend is to make sure you keep testing and keep an eye on your HbA1C. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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