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<blockquote data-quote="Daphne917" data-source="post: 819519" data-attributes="member: 124172"><p>Unfortunately the NHS has a habit of thinking that one size fits all and gives blanket advice re diet etc. The standard seems to be the eat well plate which consists of carbs and low fat when, in fact, the latest research shows that a diet with less carbs and full fat is better for us however, because we all react differently to foods, the only way that we can see what foods do not cause a rise in our BS is by testing before a meal and 2, sometimes 3 hours after. For example many diabetics cannot eat foods like bread, rice, potatoes, cereals, pasta etc without a significant rise in their BS but, by testing, I know that I can eat 1-2 slices of bread, cereals or potatoes without them affecting my BS too much and I also know which foods will send my BS levels up. It's individual choice whether people test or not but, because I can see what my BS levels are doing I feel that I am in control of my diabetes (T2) not the other way round.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Daphne917, post: 819519, member: 124172"] Unfortunately the NHS has a habit of thinking that one size fits all and gives blanket advice re diet etc. The standard seems to be the eat well plate which consists of carbs and low fat when, in fact, the latest research shows that a diet with less carbs and full fat is better for us however, because we all react differently to foods, the only way that we can see what foods do not cause a rise in our BS is by testing before a meal and 2, sometimes 3 hours after. For example many diabetics cannot eat foods like bread, rice, potatoes, cereals, pasta etc without a significant rise in their BS but, by testing, I know that I can eat 1-2 slices of bread, cereals or potatoes without them affecting my BS too much and I also know which foods will send my BS levels up. It's individual choice whether people test or not but, because I can see what my BS levels are doing I feel that I am in control of my diabetes (T2) not the other way round. [/QUOTE]
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