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<blockquote data-quote="HSSS" data-source="post: 2135778" data-attributes="member: 480869"><p>You need fuel and if you stop getting it from carbs then it has to come from somewhere. Proteins and fats are the answer. Few of us bother about calories. And if we’re being honest if you are obese then you are already wearing plenty. Once your body gets used to using fat for energy rather than carbs then it’ll use those body ones too. Low carb is very successfully used for weight loss by non diabetics. It’s hard to let go of the idea of calories or fats being “bad” but it really does work. </p><p></p><p>I second dietdoctor.com as a fantastic read explaining it all simply and clearly. There are loads of low carb and keto Facebook groups for support and we in here are around and have taken the same journey and more than happy to help. </p><p></p><p>Some blurb and links I often share might help</p><p></p><p>Can I suggest you take a good look at LCHF ie low carb higher fat (than typically recommended) methods of eating (keto is just a version of this). It helps many of us lose significant amounts of weight, if desired, keep our numbers down and for some even eliminate medications and achieve remission and reduce or improve complications. It can also help with joint pains and high blood pressure and other conditions including improving, yes improving, cholesterol. Try clicking these links for more detailed explanations that are well worth readings. </p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/blog/jokalsbeek.401801/" target="_blank">https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/blog/jokalsbeek.401801/</a> for info including low carb made simple</p><p></p><p>And <a href="https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/category/success-stories-and-testimonials.43/" target="_blank">https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/category/success-stories-and-testimonials.43/</a> to show it really works and for motivation </p><p></p><p>and <a href="https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/what-have-you-eaten-today.75781/" target="_blank">https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/what-have-you-eaten-today.75781/</a> for food ideas</p><p></p><p>also <a href="https://www.dietdoctor.com/" target="_blank">https://www.dietdoctor.com/</a> for more food ideas and general info of carb content of foods. Lots of other websites for recipes out there too. Just use the term low carb or keto with whatever you fancy.</p><p>You </p><p>Also it’s very important to be able to check for yourself what’s happening so you can make the necessary adjustments day to day and meal by meal rather than wait 3, 6 or even 12 months and then have no idea what had what effect. It also helps keep an eye out that any meds are working appropriately not too much or too little. Getting a blood glucose meter is the only way to do this (no matter what contradictory advice you may have heard - it’s usually budget based rather than anything more scientific). Please ask if you want any guidance on this. </p><p></p><p></p><p>IMPORTANT FOR ANYONE ON MEDS CONSIDERING LOWERING CARBS: if you lower your carbs then any glucose lowering meds or insulin increasing meds may need to be adjusted accordingly to make sure you aren’t taking more than your new diet requires. It can cause a hypo if you have more gliclazide or insulin etc (this is not relevant for metformin on its own) than your new carb intake requires. Keep a close eye on your numbers and do this with your dr’s knowledge. Please don’t be put off by an ill informed out dated rubbishing of low carb diets or being told you should eat carbs to match meds, it should be the other way around.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HSSS, post: 2135778, member: 480869"] You need fuel and if you stop getting it from carbs then it has to come from somewhere. Proteins and fats are the answer. Few of us bother about calories. And if we’re being honest if you are obese then you are already wearing plenty. Once your body gets used to using fat for energy rather than carbs then it’ll use those body ones too. Low carb is very successfully used for weight loss by non diabetics. It’s hard to let go of the idea of calories or fats being “bad” but it really does work. I second dietdoctor.com as a fantastic read explaining it all simply and clearly. There are loads of low carb and keto Facebook groups for support and we in here are around and have taken the same journey and more than happy to help. Some blurb and links I often share might help Can I suggest you take a good look at LCHF ie low carb higher fat (than typically recommended) methods of eating (keto is just a version of this). It helps many of us lose significant amounts of weight, if desired, keep our numbers down and for some even eliminate medications and achieve remission and reduce or improve complications. It can also help with joint pains and high blood pressure and other conditions including improving, yes improving, cholesterol. Try clicking these links for more detailed explanations that are well worth readings. [URL]https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/blog/jokalsbeek.401801/[/URL] for info including low carb made simple And [URL]https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/category/success-stories-and-testimonials.43/[/URL] to show it really works and for motivation and [URL]https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/what-have-you-eaten-today.75781/[/URL] for food ideas also [URL]https://www.dietdoctor.com/[/URL] for more food ideas and general info of carb content of foods. Lots of other websites for recipes out there too. Just use the term low carb or keto with whatever you fancy. You Also it’s very important to be able to check for yourself what’s happening so you can make the necessary adjustments day to day and meal by meal rather than wait 3, 6 or even 12 months and then have no idea what had what effect. It also helps keep an eye out that any meds are working appropriately not too much or too little. Getting a blood glucose meter is the only way to do this (no matter what contradictory advice you may have heard - it’s usually budget based rather than anything more scientific). Please ask if you want any guidance on this. IMPORTANT FOR ANYONE ON MEDS CONSIDERING LOWERING CARBS: if you lower your carbs then any glucose lowering meds or insulin increasing meds may need to be adjusted accordingly to make sure you aren’t taking more than your new diet requires. It can cause a hypo if you have more gliclazide or insulin etc (this is not relevant for metformin on its own) than your new carb intake requires. Keep a close eye on your numbers and do this with your dr’s knowledge. Please don’t be put off by an ill informed out dated rubbishing of low carb diets or being told you should eat carbs to match meds, it should be the other way around. [/QUOTE]
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