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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Alisonjane10" data-source="post: 877992" data-attributes="member: 160262">Hi folks,Many forum members are passionate about following a lchf eating plan to manage their bg effectively. I appreciate this way of eating has become a way of life & has helped people regain control of their diabetes. Hence the popularity of lchf. Some members, because of their dedication & passion to this way of eating, can be quite critical of others who have decided lchf isn't for them. I'm not talking about being ignorant of lchf, but actually making an informed decision for themselves not to follow it. I'd be interested in hearing views from members who DON'T lchf. If you've decided not to LCHF, what dietary principles do you  follow? I'm well aware of the science behind lchf, & respect the fact that for many, it's the best way to go. Certainly, when I was first diagnosed early this year, I strictly followed lchf which allowed me to regain some control over my high blood glucose. Personally, I found this way of eating didn't work long term for me. It was making me miserable, & consequently I found lchf unsustainable. I now eat to my meter. I eat a healthy diet, with a variety from all food groups. I rule out no food completely...I just make sure that what I do eat is the appropriate portion size for me & it doesn't send my bg into orbit. I aim for no more than a 2 point rise, & to be well on the way back to my before eating level after 2 hours. It's been successful for me. BUT, I had to get my blood glucose to a "normal" level before I relaxed my way of eating. I continue to lose weight, which has allowed me this leeway with my diet too. The less I weigh has led to lower BG. I do take medication, which I am gradually reducing, hoping to be medication free at some point in the future.So, if you follow an eating plan outside of lchf, I'd be most interested to hear about what works for you. I need to add that I am not criticising lchf. It works. It allowed me to regain control of my bg & be able to modify my diet accordingly. It's purely a personal decision & I would always encourage members to follow the diet/lifestyle strategy that works for them. Let's face it, we're all after the same thing at the end of the day...effective management of our diabetes! Best wishes to all.Alison. X</blockquote>

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