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Okay so lets say if you have type 2 diabetes, and people saying how low carb is effective (I am not denying this) but, what if instead of going low carb, you just worked out more? Would this change anything?
I have a question for you. Lets assume your a young person in ur 20's right? And as you said you take no meds all by diet and lifestyle. Now if you continue eating and living the same lifestyle in your 40's and 60's will you eventually need to start taking meds or supplements or start exercising more or eating less? Doesn't your metabolism slowdown and stuff?
I think you need to do a lot more reading - about how the body reacts to insulin, and how it reacts to different carb levels, what constitutes 'healthy' macro nutrient intake.I have a question for you. Lets assume your a young person in ur 20's right? And as you said you take no meds all by diet and lifestyle. Now if you continue eating and living the same lifestyle in your 40's and 60's will you eventually need to start taking meds or supplements or start exercising more or eating less? Doesn't your metabolism slowdown and stuff?
The repeating thing I see on this forum a lot is "low carb and high fat".
Why don't people focus on actually eating more healthy? Instead of eating better foods they tend to focus on low carb and high fat.
Nope, but, my friend is and we used to talk about this a lot. But, I am a big time health nut, I basically eat the same thing every day ( Very easy to make diet consisting of Beans (Sprouted sometimes cooked sometimes with stuff like peppers and spices, few nuts, vegan protein powder and big amounts of spinach, parsley, asparagus, kale.)Are you a nutritionist @rachelsmith10111 ?
Nope, but, my friend is and we used to talk about this a lot. But, I am a big time health nut, I basically eat the same thing every day ( Very easy to make diet consisting of Beans (Sprouted sometimes cooked sometimes with stuff like peppers and spices, few nuts, vegan protein powder and big amounts of spinach, parsley, asparagus, kale.)
Wait so most people on here who are type 2 and not on meds ARE NON VEG? Yeah... I don't think that's a good idea. The repeating thing I see on this forum a lot is "low carb and high fat".
Why don't people focus on actually eating more healthy? Instead of eating better foods they tend to focus on low carb and high fat. I am pretty sure meat (Yes I know it has very little carbs) spikes your blood sugar.
Also to those who are on insulin meds (Type 2 diabetes), Why not take these supplements/incorporate these foods to decrease your blood sugars.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Chromium GTF
Vanadium
Potato Starch (Resistant starch)
Ceylon Cinnamon
Bittermelons
Maitake Mushrooms
Berberine
Gymnema Extract
Shilajit
Resveratrol
Spirulina (Just for health)
Chlorella (Just for health)
Bee Pollen (Just for health)
Also, I know people will try to supplement one or 2 of these things. But, why not all of them? Yeah it's not advised if one person takes these WHILE on meds. But, would you take meds or take all of these?
Insulin CAN become a life saving 'must have' for some, you may also being ignoring the other benefits that Metformin gives. On the supplements front, you probably missed one that has the most impact - ALAYea I am not saying do all of them. Like some of those aren't even supplements like Apple Cider Vinegar, Bittermelons, Ceylon Cinnamon, Resistant starch can be obtained from cooling cooked beans/legumes/lentils. Maitake mushrooms you can consume.
I would personally take supplements over Metformin, insulin. But, yeah I recommend EVERYONE to research a lot before consuming anything.