The BEST book about cooking and eating the right things in the right proportions for the body, especially for diabetics, hypoglycemics, and obese people is the “Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution” book.
Because it follows so closely the diet that is recommended for hypoglycemics, it should also be recommended for diabetics. The carbohydrate diet that “someone” said was best for diabetics is probably the worst lie that was ever invented for the human body, since carbs are converted to sugar.
Every person I have ever talked to who has been on the Atkins’ diet has lost weight and been able to maintain it, as long as they stay on the diet. Ironically, if they get off, they quickly gain weight again and can become diabetic.
Go to Amazon.com and look for a copy.
Don’t just buy the food and follow the recipes. Read the entire book and set up a plan for a life of feeling better.
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You are absolutely correct! Mr. Sg started the Atkin’s diet in 2000 and lost and maintained the weight loss. I told 2nd Division Vet about it a couple of years ago. Yaelle advocates the “Paleo” diet which is very close to Atkin’s. Healthcare professionals used to say, “You’re following that horrible diet?” and I responded, “Yes, and my lipid profile has improved.” They couldn’t respond to confirmed numbers. The problem is that they, like liberals, have promulgated the misinformation that they have been given by the intelligentsia. They become angry when challenged because they see that they have been supporting deleterious policies and practices during their lives. Unfortunate. Addendum: The Atkin’s diet is not suitable for individuals with certain renal and hepatic issues.