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- Type of diabetes
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- Diet only
Of course you're right @Kristin251 - when the DC first talked about "low" carb - they said aim for 10 - 12 x 15g serves a day (so 150 - 180g) but never below!!
Dietician now suggests 6 - 8 per day (90 -120g) but I am trying to keep below that as much as possible - but obviously way above what you eat. She is not a fan of the HF part of LCHF - so for now I'm not going completely over to that, but aiming to increase proteins and keep to reduced fat (that I have for years) if I have any dairy.
Virtually no grains, saturated fat, starch, processed foods (and always check the carb content if I do buy for convenience) or below ground vegies (though I'm told carrots are fine??) and very few nuts. Portions are reasonable - I think
Probably my two indulgences - a glass of dry white wine with dinner 2 -3 nights a week and a piece of high cocoa dark chocolate now and again could go - but hey a girl's got to have some pleasure!!!
Sue, when I started reducing my carb intake, I was only looking at bringing my blood numbers into line. I had no aim to lose weight. At that time, aside from shunning any low fat versions of products (like low fat yoghurt, or lower fat spreads), I didn't add much fat. My luuuurve handles just melted away; quickly.
When I wanted to stabilise my weight as I go as think as was sensible, I had to up the proteins and fats a bit to make my weight balance.
I must stress, however, that I was not taking any medication, never mind insulin, so didn't have to consider that. If you are going to make drastic changes, please do ensure you know how to adjust your insulin doses, if necessary.