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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jjraak" data-source="post: 2550697" data-attributes="member: 493719">Hi [USER=559822]@Claudia 1961[/USER] .If you're newish to all this,Can I just share something that was mentioned to me ages back by [USER=460354]@Debandez[/USER] that struck a chord.It was we (T2D) have a problem using carbs, and because of that problem, unlike type T1D, we produce TOO much insulin,Which our bodies normally produce to deal with food input etc.But ours, now struggle coping with what it perceives as an ever  increasing carbohydrate load.To manage, handling what is now a more difficult load, ( I suppose like porters or Sherpas on a mountain trek )More & more insulin is drafted in to transport the breakdown of the carbs around our bodies, that we increasingly manage so poorly.The solution, is to aim to reduce the load & the excess need for further insulin production by eating less often ..eek <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite69" alt=":wideyed:" title="Wide Eyed    :wideyed:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":wideyed:" />[USER=460354]@Debandez[/USER] likened it to marching out a small army garrison, every time danger was spotted (incoming carbs).The problem we then face IS that when we simply lower carbs, without compensating with better fats & protein.(A result of years of diet advice that really doesn't suit a T2D)We get hungry....<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite14" alt=":arghh:" title="Arghh    :arghh:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":arghh:" />Meaning we snack and endlessly send out that poor old garrison of insulin whether the danger is large or small.The solution many find to that is when you cut down carbs, increase the better fats,THAT helps keep you satiated for longer, meaning you eat less often but better, and your not marching that platoon of insulin out at all times of the day.I won't lie, it's definitely a C change in how we see eating.Years of being told something many hold to be a truth, that once you become or are in danger of becoming T2D , no longer holds true.I posted ages back a few time, how the expected 'death' by fat never occurred for me (or many others )In fact pre T2D, ALL my lipid panel (Cholesterol, LDL, HDL,TRIGS)Were well in the danger zoneFor 8 years on low fat low cal, & no one mentioned it to me.(I took the doctors/receptionist/cleaners word everything was OK ..<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite39" alt=":hilarious:" title="Hilarious    :hilarious:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":hilarious:" /> )6 months on LCHF and they all went to Optimal or Good.(I now take good note of MY results, not making that mistake twice )A simple truth:Not everything we know, is true.And a little research goes a long way...so due diligence is called for.Hope some of that helps in shaping your journey.Best wishes</blockquote>

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