[ConservativeMind]

Folks, the American Diabetes Association agrees low carb will fix diabetes, but says that because low carb is “too restrictive,” they can’t recommend people fix themselves.

This is from 2006! They want you to suffer!

[Dr. Pritchett]

It’s certainly worth a try!! (But what if you stopped buying all their expensive medications??!)

[DuncanWaring]

Insulin and a lifelong tether to the pharmacy aren’t “too restrictive”?

[itsahoot]

Folks, the American Diabetes Association agrees low carb will fix diabetes, but says that because low carb is “too restrictive,” they can’t recommend people fix themselves.

It absolutely works and it is definitely too hard, been doing it off and on for years. Now that I am winding down I have started eating the carbs that I enjoy. When I was in school I didn't know there was any food except beans and fried potatoes, still love them today besides they require little masticating.

Wish I could stick with no carb but steak has begun to taste like liver and $15.00 a pound for ribeye disgusts me anyway.

[hoosiermama]

Dr Sarah Hallberg (so) IU health -’Arnett has many patients that are off insulin using her diet. She’s on you tube and Facebook.
Basically
NO white potato
NO grain (lots of recipes using other ingredients)
NO man made sugars. Use honey, stevia and maple sugars.

The belly fat is the first to go.

She explains how the government diet has messed our weight and health up in several of her videos.

My sugar level went from 8+ to 6.9 in four months Lost 20 pounds

[FXRP]

I went on Atkins long ago, maybe the mid to late 90s. I lost 65 pounds and have only gained back about 10 since then. When ever I start to gain weight, I simply drop almost all of the carbs until I get back to normal. My blood sugar is low and my cholesterol remains good since losing the weight. Although I love pie, bread and pasta, I also love meat, eggs, salad, pickles and other non carb food.

I am forced to drink Michelob Ultra when dining out. Fortunately, rum and Diet Pepsi has no carbs.

[discostu]

They don’t want you to suffer. They just understand that a diet most people can’t stick to is limited in its effectiveness.

[calljack]

ADA does not recommend very low-carb diets because patients find them too restrictive.
I hate these people. I have been on low carbs (less than 20 grams a day) for 7 months. lost 50 lbs. after 3 or 4 days it is not hard at all since you have retrained your body to use your stored fat instead of wanting glucose (carbs). Eating carbs spikes your sugar, makes you dump in insulin into your blood, crashing the sugar level, making you hungry. It is a cycle that is difficult to control and has resulted in millions and millions of obese diabetics. Good for business. Try a KETO diet for two weeks, do your own research on your own body, or continue to trust people who’s plan has resulted in total failure. Your choice.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

Fixes? Perhaps. But everyone is different. For me? It works. For others? I cannot say.
But I could make a guess...Yes.

[kruss3]

The American Diabetes Association previously recommended 135 grams of carbs per day. This is insanity. Low carbs is the only way to reduce the incidence and severity of complications.

[JonPreston]

Drink lots of water, low-carb diets work but can be rough on the kidneys. Also, watch the diet soda as it can contribute to kidney stones.

[outofsalt]

It doesn’t have to be no carb, just low carb.
I never was much of a sweets eater. I’ve always preferred salty snacks. That was until I was told I was “pre-diabetic” and now I crave chocolate more than ever!
I do find I can substitute veggies for rice or pasta and go lighter on breads with meals and I have managed to keep my A1C in check. Potato chips are still my downfall.

[editor-surveyor]

.
AMA quackery abounds.

Meanwhile, ketogenic diets stop the damage from Type II diabetes, and supplementation with chromium and vanadium completely kills the diabetes II cash cow permanently.

Don’t buy your doctor a new Mercedes or airplane!
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[struggle]

As a Type I, going keto is a delicate balance but your sugar levels will stay low as hell.

[thirdgradeteacher]

Yes, low carb in the way to go. Yet all we hear today is to follow the food pyramid and eat “healthy.” How is that working for America. Sugar is the enemy. Low fat is a scam. Counting calories is a scam.

I’ve been eating keto for 3 years.

I’ve lost 110 pounds, kept it off, my blood pressure is good, and have no problems with cholesterol.

The best benefit? You feel full!

[catnipman]

“The American Diabetes Association (ADA) says “no””

of course they do ...

[seastay]

I lost 40 lbs and kept it off for 10 years on an ONLY carb diet, vegetarian and no hydrogenated fats . The diet was boring so , the real cause of weight loss probably was just the restricted low calorie diet.. with any diet, if its boring enough there is no overeating , low calorie restriction seems to be the only thing every fad diet has in common.

[thirdgradeteacher]

I’d love to see Trump change dietary guidelines. 80% fat, 15% protein, and 5% carbs. It works. Ditch the low fat scheme.

[S.O.S121.500]

BOOKbumped

[Hazwaste]

I was pre-diabetic. Doctor told me to go low carb. In addition I deleted white sugar from my diet, stayed away from orange juice (which I mistakenly thought was healthy), along with all sugary foods. The impact was immediate. Glucose dropped into middle of healthy range within a couple of months. It was easy, and I don’t miss the sweets. Plus it made me lose 15 lbs.

[ConservativeMind]

Tie back to earlier low carb thread...
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3671070/posts