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<blockquote data-quote="Energize" data-source="post: 1365505" data-attributes="member: 28960"><p>There are a few points I don't agree on here, I'm afraid, achike, particularly in the way you state them as a 'given'</p><p></p><p>1. As previously pointed out, it seems saturated oils and fats are not necessarily as 'bad' as we have been told.</p><p></p><p>3. I would suggest being very careful re fruits, as many are high in Fructose (sugar). 'Berries' are less likely to raise glucose levels as much as other fruits. Tropical fruts tend to be higher Fructose. Only by testing can one learn how a particular fruit affects one. Every person is likely to be different.</p><p></p><p>Also, vegetables also have carbohydrate content so, again, testing will determine which vegetables are better tolerated.</p><p></p><p>5. Yes, if possible, some exercise may help the Insulin Resistance</p><p></p><p>7. In my opinion, bottled / filtered water is not necessary. Ordinary tap water is absolutely fine. Hard water adds some benefits, as far as I understand. All down to personal preference but not obligatory</p><p></p><p>9. Certainly smoking is not advisable but, again, many have other issues which take priority so may be unable to stop smoking, at least for the time being.</p><p></p><p>10. I don't agree that blood pressure, nor cholestrol, needs 'agressive' control. The GP should have this in hand, if necessary. Regarding cholestrol medications, ie statins, many choose not to take statins and also many, including myself, do not agree with NICE guidelines saying that ALL diabetics should be taking them. LCHF will often improve cholestrol levels and cholestrol is in our bodies for a reason so it's not necessarily good to have them artificially lowered.</p><p></p><p>We all have a choice as to how we manage our diabetes and medications, hopefully with an informed choice and discussion with the doctor. It's not set in stone!</p><p></p><p></p><p>You don't mention where you have got this 'advice' from and much of the research undertaken which the NHS have taken on board is considered, by so many, to be 'flawed' so I would suggest you take this comment with a pinch of salt and do further research.</p><p></p><p>Having said all that, I appreciate your advice is well-intentioned and, in most, I would agree with. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Energize, post: 1365505, member: 28960"] There are a few points I don't agree on here, I'm afraid, achike, particularly in the way you state them as a 'given' 1. As previously pointed out, it seems saturated oils and fats are not necessarily as 'bad' as we have been told. 3. I would suggest being very careful re fruits, as many are high in Fructose (sugar). 'Berries' are less likely to raise glucose levels as much as other fruits. Tropical fruts tend to be higher Fructose. Only by testing can one learn how a particular fruit affects one. Every person is likely to be different. Also, vegetables also have carbohydrate content so, again, testing will determine which vegetables are better tolerated. 5. Yes, if possible, some exercise may help the Insulin Resistance 7. In my opinion, bottled / filtered water is not necessary. Ordinary tap water is absolutely fine. Hard water adds some benefits, as far as I understand. All down to personal preference but not obligatory 9. Certainly smoking is not advisable but, again, many have other issues which take priority so may be unable to stop smoking, at least for the time being. 10. I don't agree that blood pressure, nor cholestrol, needs 'agressive' control. The GP should have this in hand, if necessary. Regarding cholestrol medications, ie statins, many choose not to take statins and also many, including myself, do not agree with NICE guidelines saying that ALL diabetics should be taking them. LCHF will often improve cholestrol levels and cholestrol is in our bodies for a reason so it's not necessarily good to have them artificially lowered. We all have a choice as to how we manage our diabetes and medications, hopefully with an informed choice and discussion with the doctor. It's not set in stone! You don't mention where you have got this 'advice' from and much of the research undertaken which the NHS have taken on board is considered, by so many, to be 'flawed' so I would suggest you take this comment with a pinch of salt and do further research. Having said all that, I appreciate your advice is well-intentioned and, in most, I would agree with. :) [/QUOTE]
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