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<blockquote data-quote="Chronicle_Cat" data-source="post: 1882783" data-attributes="member: 486327"><p>I found a chart which shows the equivalent amount of sugar in high carb foods. It shocked me and helped me understand why high carbohydrate foods are not good for Type 2 diabetics.</p><p></p><p>Previously, I did not understand that when carbs are broken down in the body, they are like sugar. Most of the public do not know this. Using a blood glucose meter right before you eat and 2 hours after will show the effect a particular carb has on your blood sugar. I cannot eat either wheat or potatoes - a small wholewheat low carb bun (17 g) caused a big blood glucose spike as did a small potato (less than 1/4 cup) with the skin on (so did pasta). . I have eliminated both from my diet (along with other high carb foods I haven't tested.) Many people here have seen reductions in blood sugars and some have been able to reduce or discontinue meds eating low carb.</p><p></p><p>The chart (from Dr. David Unwin, a British doctor who's seen very good results among the Type 2 diabetics in his practice is on this page. (This site has lots of useful info, the visual guides are very good.)</p><p><a href="https://www.dietdoctor.com/how-different-foods-affect-blood-sugar-levels" target="_blank">https://www.dietdoctor.com/how-different-foods-affect-blood-sugar-levels</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chronicle_Cat, post: 1882783, member: 486327"] I found a chart which shows the equivalent amount of sugar in high carb foods. It shocked me and helped me understand why high carbohydrate foods are not good for Type 2 diabetics. Previously, I did not understand that when carbs are broken down in the body, they are like sugar. Most of the public do not know this. Using a blood glucose meter right before you eat and 2 hours after will show the effect a particular carb has on your blood sugar. I cannot eat either wheat or potatoes - a small wholewheat low carb bun (17 g) caused a big blood glucose spike as did a small potato (less than 1/4 cup) with the skin on (so did pasta). . I have eliminated both from my diet (along with other high carb foods I haven't tested.) Many people here have seen reductions in blood sugars and some have been able to reduce or discontinue meds eating low carb. The chart (from Dr. David Unwin, a British doctor who's seen very good results among the Type 2 diabetics in his practice is on this page. (This site has lots of useful info, the visual guides are very good.) [URL]https://www.dietdoctor.com/how-different-foods-affect-blood-sugar-levels[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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