I've never been that convinced by the "low carbers" arguments nor have I fully agreed with the official medical advice to "eat plenty" starchy etc food eg potatos, bread etc, etc.
I do realise that everyone's circumstances are different but I'm lucky enough to be able to treat my condition by diet only and apart from one or two minor issues I'm in very good health otherwise. Also, I am able for the foreseeable future do as much exercise as I wish and I've already lost over three stone since my diagnosis although I've not quite reached my target weight yet. My blood pressure and blood sugar average are also back to normal.
So, for me, carbs are fine in moderation and I don't see the need to deprive myself in this respect.
Besides, I'd argue that you need to eat potatos, bread etc for roughage and you've got to take care of other aspects of your health as well as your diabetes.
Does anyone else agree or am I "out on a limb"? :wink:
I do realise that everyone's circumstances are different but I'm lucky enough to be able to treat my condition by diet only and apart from one or two minor issues I'm in very good health otherwise. Also, I am able for the foreseeable future do as much exercise as I wish and I've already lost over three stone since my diagnosis although I've not quite reached my target weight yet. My blood pressure and blood sugar average are also back to normal.
So, for me, carbs are fine in moderation and I don't see the need to deprive myself in this respect.
Besides, I'd argue that you need to eat potatos, bread etc for roughage and you've got to take care of other aspects of your health as well as your diabetes.
Does anyone else agree or am I "out on a limb"? :wink: