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<blockquote data-quote="Bluetit1802" data-source="post: 1452028" data-attributes="member: 94045"><p>It is very confusing at first, for all of us, but the penny soon drops so don't panic.</p><p></p><p>You have been given the usual NHS guidance rubbish, which is churned out to most newly diagnosed. The food guidance you were given is known as the Eatwell Plate. It may be wonderful for healthy people, but is a disaster for T2 diabetics.</p><p></p><p>It seems ridiculous to me, and many others including world renowned experts, that carbs are pushed down our throats when it is carbs that cause our blood sugar levels to rise. Fat doesn't, in fact it helps keep levels down. Protein can do in certain circumstances. ALL carbs (including wholemeal) convert to glucose once inside the system. This is fact. So why put all that glucose in our bodies when we already have too much? The sensible thing to do is put less glucose in and the only way to do this is to cut carbs.</p><p></p><p>The worst culprits for raising blood sugars are bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, breakfast cereals and flour. We also need to be careful with fruit and milk.</p><p></p><p>I note you say you can't eat butter? Have you some allergy or medical issue preventing this? If not, you can eat as much as you like. When we cut carbs we lose energy, so to replenish our energy we need fats. Real fats. Not highly processed spreads and substitutes. If you have any low fat products, or anything marked "light", in your cupboards then I suggest you throw them away and buy the real thing. Low fat is something else the NHS pushes but current science tells us this is wrong.</p><p></p><p>I must be confusing you even more.</p><p></p><p>Have a look at this website <a href="https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/60-seconds" target="_blank">https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/60-seconds</a></p><p></p><p>There is also a low carb programme on our own website that is free and has won awards.</p><p><a href="https://www.diabetes.co.uk/lowcarb/?utm_source=hp&utm_medium=dd&utm_campaign=lcp" target="_blank">https://www.diabetes.co.uk/lowcarb/?utm_source=hp&utm_medium=dd&utm_campaign=lcp</a></p><p></p><p>Oh ..... and a meter is essential. It is impossible to find a way of eating that suits you and that lowers your levels without one. Just ignore your nurse/doctor/dietician and buy one. It is your health, not theirs and they are wrong. It will become your best friend. I promise you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bluetit1802, post: 1452028, member: 94045"] It is very confusing at first, for all of us, but the penny soon drops so don't panic. You have been given the usual NHS guidance rubbish, which is churned out to most newly diagnosed. The food guidance you were given is known as the Eatwell Plate. It may be wonderful for healthy people, but is a disaster for T2 diabetics. It seems ridiculous to me, and many others including world renowned experts, that carbs are pushed down our throats when it is carbs that cause our blood sugar levels to rise. Fat doesn't, in fact it helps keep levels down. Protein can do in certain circumstances. ALL carbs (including wholemeal) convert to glucose once inside the system. This is fact. So why put all that glucose in our bodies when we already have too much? The sensible thing to do is put less glucose in and the only way to do this is to cut carbs. The worst culprits for raising blood sugars are bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, breakfast cereals and flour. We also need to be careful with fruit and milk. I note you say you can't eat butter? Have you some allergy or medical issue preventing this? If not, you can eat as much as you like. When we cut carbs we lose energy, so to replenish our energy we need fats. Real fats. Not highly processed spreads and substitutes. If you have any low fat products, or anything marked "light", in your cupboards then I suggest you throw them away and buy the real thing. Low fat is something else the NHS pushes but current science tells us this is wrong. I must be confusing you even more. Have a look at this website [URL]https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/60-seconds[/URL] There is also a low carb programme on our own website that is free and has won awards. [URL]https://www.diabetes.co.uk/lowcarb/?utm_source=hp&utm_medium=dd&utm_campaign=lcp[/URL] Oh ..... and a meter is essential. It is impossible to find a way of eating that suits you and that lowers your levels without one. Just ignore your nurse/doctor/dietician and buy one. It is your health, not theirs and they are wrong. It will become your best friend. I promise you. [/QUOTE]
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