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I am recently diagnosed and starting to get used to the idea of diabetes. This site has been great in providing information and support. As has my doctor.
But I really don't get it about diet. It seems that most people who actually have diabetes T2 find a low carb diet works best. I have moved to this and have noticed like others that when I have muesli, oats, bagels etc that my blood glucose goes really high 2 hours after. So I've moved to largely remove carbs and have low GI carbs when I have them. Seems to keep my blood glucose from dramatic peaks. All well and good and I'm feeling pleased that I've managed this.
So why is it that when you see official advice (NHS, dieticians, various charities etc) they seem to say you should have a 'balanced diet' with significant amounts of carbohydrates at every meal? It seems that what people with diabetes are saying largely is that the official advice doesn't work for them. So isn't there something wrong with the official advice?
Many of these people are bright and have multiple degrees. So why is it that they continue pushing the 'balanced diet' approach with high carbs?
I just don't get it. :?
But I really don't get it about diet. It seems that most people who actually have diabetes T2 find a low carb diet works best. I have moved to this and have noticed like others that when I have muesli, oats, bagels etc that my blood glucose goes really high 2 hours after. So I've moved to largely remove carbs and have low GI carbs when I have them. Seems to keep my blood glucose from dramatic peaks. All well and good and I'm feeling pleased that I've managed this.
So why is it that when you see official advice (NHS, dieticians, various charities etc) they seem to say you should have a 'balanced diet' with significant amounts of carbohydrates at every meal? It seems that what people with diabetes are saying largely is that the official advice doesn't work for them. So isn't there something wrong with the official advice?
Many of these people are bright and have multiple degrees. So why is it that they continue pushing the 'balanced diet' approach with high carbs?
I just don't get it. :?