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<blockquote data-quote="IanD" data-source="post: 532241" data-attributes="member: 6186"><p>Last evening I was addressing our local diabetes support group on my experience with a low carb, high fat diet - contrary to the professional approach that insists that carbs are essential for health, & that fats are bad.</p><p></p><p>I gave my talk first, then I though I was handing over to the doctor but the questions followed. Particular concerne was for patients who have progressed to stronger medication including insulin. Obviously such cannot just give up carbs. I did not have time for a reasoned reply, but would have suggested carb counting - as is promoted anyway - & more frequent testing & cautious reduction of the medication. Medical support is advised.</p><p></p><p>Contributions & comments from the floor limited the time available for the doctor & dietians.</p><p></p><p>The doctor & 2 dieticians were present - the doctor spoke - knowing my low carb approach [I met her at a Southall meeting (qv) 2 months ago.] She gave cautious support for reduced carb (down to about 130 g daily) but advised against going very low (down to 30 g.) She recommended portion control - a fist size of dry carb 3 portions daily.</p><p></p><p>The dietitians warned against low carb problems - Loss of brain function [don't you dare agree] & muscle wasting [I'm 75 & play lawn & table tennis - I wore my table tennis Olympic gold (an event organised by their hospital)] are included in the supposed dangers. The discussion will continue in a future meeting, & privately. That is an argument I am determined to win against the experts - who believe & teach what they have been taught. Six years ago I was becoming crippled & then I gave up eating carbs. Exercise was strongly recommended. Doctor pointed out that I had become incapable of exercise when I changed my diet.</p><p></p><p>One of the dietitians is a forum member. I asked if she could identify herself to me.</p><p></p><p>A point we need to stress is the benefits of a change to low carb, increased fat, plenty of veg, rather than the dangers of carb reduction when the disease has progressed to increased medication. START THE DIET EARLY TO PREVENT PROGRESSION!"</p><p></p><p>I showed a simplified LCHF version of the "diet pyramid." The dietitians gave away copies of the standard diet plate.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="IanD, post: 532241, member: 6186"] Last evening I was addressing our local diabetes support group on my experience with a low carb, high fat diet - contrary to the professional approach that insists that carbs are essential for health, & that fats are bad. I gave my talk first, then I though I was handing over to the doctor but the questions followed. Particular concerne was for patients who have progressed to stronger medication including insulin. Obviously such cannot just give up carbs. I did not have time for a reasoned reply, but would have suggested carb counting - as is promoted anyway - & more frequent testing & cautious reduction of the medication. Medical support is advised. Contributions & comments from the floor limited the time available for the doctor & dietians. The doctor & 2 dieticians were present - the doctor spoke - knowing my low carb approach [I met her at a Southall meeting (qv) 2 months ago.] She gave cautious support for reduced carb (down to about 130 g daily) but advised against going very low (down to 30 g.) She recommended portion control - a fist size of dry carb 3 portions daily. The dietitians warned against low carb problems - Loss of brain function [don't you dare agree] & muscle wasting [I'm 75 & play lawn & table tennis - I wore my table tennis Olympic gold (an event organised by their hospital)] are included in the supposed dangers. The discussion will continue in a future meeting, & privately. That is an argument I am determined to win against the experts - who believe & teach what they have been taught. Six years ago I was becoming crippled & then I gave up eating carbs. Exercise was strongly recommended. Doctor pointed out that I had become incapable of exercise when I changed my diet. One of the dietitians is a forum member. I asked if she could identify herself to me. A point we need to stress is the benefits of a change to low carb, increased fat, plenty of veg, rather than the dangers of carb reduction when the disease has progressed to increased medication. START THE DIET EARLY TO PREVENT PROGRESSION!" I showed a simplified LCHF version of the "diet pyramid." The dietitians gave away copies of the standard diet plate. [/QUOTE]
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