DUK Learning Zone

I think I went on that when first diagnosed. I found the tone patronising and it generally unmotivating
Then I found here, thank heavens!

 

Given the context of the question, and the carbs option only being to cut out carbs, I agree that more veg and salad is the best individual answer.

It's badly worded as loaded in a skewed manner to get the answer they want while also trying to imply that carbs are binary: you either eat all if them or none. It's an example of unfair question and answer options.

 

Also this: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/enjoy-food/eating-with-diabetes/meal-plans/low-carb

 

For most what?

 

As a volunteer I got to hear a presentation on the latest research which informs DUK's position on different diets. This amounts to a corporate position of -

• Low carb a bit risky and gimmicky but we have to mention it because its a hot topic
• Only our RCT Direct trials provide true evidence of remission and that remission must occur via weight loss.
• The other option is bariatric surgery.
• Good carbs and bad carbs
• Sat fat is risky unless it is packaged with omega 3

D:UK is very centralised and a very top down organisation. As a volunteer I give low carb advice because in all conscience I couldn't not do so though in groups we do mention the Newcastle diet and the many works of Michael Mosely!
RE type 1, I am frustrated to discover that they think carb counting is the ONLY way to get good blood sugars! I think it is better than eating lots of carbs and not counting them but most diabetics are doing a rough guestimate every time they bolus. Perhaps scanning the barcodes of processed food or weighting stuff helps some type 1s feel 'in control' but I've opted for eating a minimal amount so that a) i don't become insulin resistant and/or fat b) I don't expend too much head space on carb counting but can still get good blood sugars with the help of good tech.
I don't understand why this can't be talked about as a helpful way to minimise the inevitable dosing errors that occur with type 1. It eliminates just one of the variables that make dosing hard!

 

Obligate omnivores I guess?

 

I was more referring to the eating less meat is "better for the planet" nonsense.

 

Indeed. My kids keep coming home saying that we ought to eat less meat especially less Brazilian meat and a McDonalds Mc Plant Burger ad confronts me on the way to work every day.
Not sure which land they think is being cleared to grow the soy for the virtue signalling mc fried sawdust bun.

 

Bear in mind that diabetes.org.uk is not this website but the spin-off from Diabetes UK Org (DUK). DUK have traditionally followed NHS dietary (rubbish) guidelines and in this case they appear to be favouring low-fat. The guidance has improved a bit in recent years but beware.

 

Agree absolutely. I'm in credit (smug) neither Mr. Outlier nor I have any children. A nicely grilled grass-fed free-range steak (and other cuts) is just the job.