Oldvatr
Expert
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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
I used to have a similar problem with T1D;s telling me I must start using insulin immediately or else when I reported my bgl as being 20 mmol.l or so. In actual fact I was at a stage where I was daily exceeding 32 which is the upper limit that my meter could report.I never said hide the truth yes by all means warn people of the possibility of getting complications just do not say they will if they do not do low carb because we do not know that
Think of those who for whatever reason probably medical are not able to do low carb surely seeing a post telling someone they will certainly have life threatening complications if they do not do low carb is going to worry the life out of them wondering if that will be them is that what we want to do frighten those who can't do low carb
My HbA1c came in at 99, and my GP referred me for insulin treatment, but then I discovered this wonderful site, and changed my lifestyle 3 years ago. As others have made clear I do low carb diets, and my daily avergae is today showing at 6.2 mmol/l and my weight is 65 kg (10 stone in old money) so I have proven that it is possible to turn a bad situation good by cutting the carbs. Now I am more carb tolerant and can sneak in the occasional treats without worrying. I can eat bread daily now, so I am not doing keto, but if I need to do that then I am trained and experienced enough to quickly switch as necessary. I no longer worry about the occasional slip up since I know I am generally in control.
So yes, if I had ignored the advice given here, then I ran the risk of complications, which were real for me having had 2 strokes and a heart attack in quick succession, in the words of that TV advert I really shouldn't be here. But I am! and happy to share my experience for those who may be seeking solutions. I have gained life through Low Carb, not lost it.