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<blockquote data-quote="WillRoberts" data-source="post: 1185155" data-attributes="member: 263602"><p>Just something to encourage you..... I was diagnosed in Jan 16 with T2 and decided to go the low to no carb route on the 800 cal/day programme. I have to say that I really didn't think I would have the willpower to stick with it. However I discovered something I wish I had known years ago. This that <strong>carbohydrates are addictive!</strong> This is why there is no such thing as one doughnut. Carbs cause a massive sugar spike. It is the rapid drop from this spike which causes the hunger pangs to top up with more carbs. Once I had removed carbs from my diet, it really became easy (relatively) to stick to the diet - especially as I saw the positive results on the daily scales and glucose measures. The result - losing 3 st in 3 months and a drop in blood glucose from 7.4 to 5.8. Also, I now find I have more energy, flexibility and the more weight I lose, the easier and more enjoyable the exercise.</p><p></p><p>By the way, I rejected the Metformin from day 1. I wanted to do this without drugs. So far it's working.</p><p></p><p>Stay with it and measure weight and blood regularly to feel the rewards of all your efforts.</p><p></p><p>I agree with the comments that this forum is a great and supportive place. Keep coming back to experience this community.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WillRoberts, post: 1185155, member: 263602"] Just something to encourage you..... I was diagnosed in Jan 16 with T2 and decided to go the low to no carb route on the 800 cal/day programme. I have to say that I really didn't think I would have the willpower to stick with it. However I discovered something I wish I had known years ago. This that [B]carbohydrates are addictive![/B] This is why there is no such thing as one doughnut. Carbs cause a massive sugar spike. It is the rapid drop from this spike which causes the hunger pangs to top up with more carbs. Once I had removed carbs from my diet, it really became easy (relatively) to stick to the diet - especially as I saw the positive results on the daily scales and glucose measures. The result - losing 3 st in 3 months and a drop in blood glucose from 7.4 to 5.8. Also, I now find I have more energy, flexibility and the more weight I lose, the easier and more enjoyable the exercise. By the way, I rejected the Metformin from day 1. I wanted to do this without drugs. So far it's working. Stay with it and measure weight and blood regularly to feel the rewards of all your efforts. I agree with the comments that this forum is a great and supportive place. Keep coming back to experience this community. [/QUOTE]
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