Atkins diet recommended for Diabetes?

kamaperry

Been looking at it, I need to get my carbs down. Feedback?

Gentyl

Only a longterm induction phase of Atkins is effective with diabetes. That said, it must be accompanied by moderate protein, not high protein. Also, for most diabetics living on induction, we cannot use Net Carbs, but full carbs, because all carbs affect our blood sugar with few exceptions (avocado). For instance, any distention of the intestines will bring a release of insulin. Too much insulin, too much fat storage, too few nutrients enter our system. That means inflammation and higher blood sugar.

It will work, however. But, you must tweak it for your own individual diabetes. I'm on a low carb high fat diet, very similar to Induction. It has enabled me to come off of all medication and my blood sugar remains below 100 (usually much lower) when I do it right.

kamaperry

Only a longterm induction phase of Atkins is effective with diabetes. That said, it must be accompanied by moderate protein, not high protein. Also, for most diabetics living on induction, we cannot use Net Carbs, but full carbs, because all carbs affect our blood sugar with few exceptions (avocado). For instance, any distention of the intestines will bring a release of insulin. Too much insulin, too much fat storage, too few nutrients enter our system. That means inflammation and higher blood sugar.

It will work, however. But, you must tweak it for your own individual diabetes. I'm on a low carb high fat diet, very similar to Induction. It has enabled me to come off of all medication and my blood sugar remains below 100 (usually much lower) when I do it right.

Oh wow, awesome, I will be talking to a nutritionist too. A good friend told me Atkins might help me and I was curious.

123_lac

I was able to come off insulin using low carb high fat. I have upped my carb intake some but try to not go over 50 total carbs a day. My fasting sugars are now in the 70s and 80s. I rarely break 100 two hours after meals now. I'm on no medications at all and all my lipids have improved markedly. I have so much energy now and feel great. My liver enzymes were also elevated. After eating low carb, they have returned to normal.

123_lac

Also I saw these changes before any weight loss occurred with the exception of the liver enzymes. I had lost about 10 pounds since my previous blood draw.

kamaperry

Thanks all, getting more evidence to support doing this, and I appreciate it. I will of course check with my dr first.

AwesomeGuy37

Atkins would work. It is extreme in my opinion, but there are those who do it long term with success. For me, a 15-20% carb limit works.

GlucernaBrand

There's been quite a bit of research done on various types of eating patterns for people with diabetes, and the end result is that each person is encouraged to find the eating pattern that works the best for them and that they can sustain long-term. A Mediterranean-style diet plan seems to be the best both for blood sugar control and for overall health, but again, individualizing the plan is key. Talk with a registered dietitian to get specific recommendations for your situation. ~Lynn /Glucerna

kamaperry

Ok thanks

kamaperry

There's been quite a bit of research done on various types of eating patterns for people with diabetes, and the end result is that each person is encouraged to find the eating pattern that works the best for them and that they can sustain long-term. A Mediterranean-style diet plan seems to be the best both for blood sugar control and for overall health, but again, individualizing the plan is key. Talk with a registered dietitian to get specific recommendations for your situation. ~Lynn /Glucerna

That's what I am planning.

djshari

Only a longterm induction phase of Atkins is effective with diabetes. That said, it must be accompanied by moderate protein, not high protein. Also, for most diabetics living on induction, we cannot use Net Carbs, but full carbs, because all carbs affect our blood sugar with few exceptions (avocado). For instance, any distention of the intestines will bring a release of insulin. Too much insulin, too much fat storage, too few nutrients enter our system. That means inflammation and higher blood sugar.

It will work, however. But, you must tweak it for your own individual diabetes. I'm on a low carb high fat diet, very similar to Induction. It has enabled me to come off of all medication and my blood sugar remains below 100 (usually much lower) when I do it right.

Oh wow, awesome, I will be talking to a nutritionist too. A good friend told me Atkins might help me and I was curious.

There is an Atkins book (or a few) specifically for diabetes - Atkins Diabetes Revolution is the one I have. I got one off eBay for a few bucks after checking it out from the library and finding it useful. It doesn't just talk about low carb in general but blood sugar and insulin and all that. I've also been able to find a lot of diabetes low carb and atkins books at Goodwill for cheap! I don't do the diet, but I have reduced my carbs so it's been helpful.

kamaperry

Thank you! Going to the Library this weekend

radiii

I've had more success on a ketogenic diet than anything else I've ever tried in the last 5 years since I was diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic. I love reddit's keto community, if nothing else the FAQ there is wonderful and would be relevant to the research it sounds like you're doing. http://reddit.com/r/keto/faq.

Good luck!

kamaperry

Thanks, been reading Dr Atkin's book this weekend, and pretty much decided to try it, makes alot of sense to me now that I have to count carbs. Worth a try I figure.

Gentyl

I've been on a straight ketogenic diet (LCHF) for over a year now. The recipes are amazing. I can't think of a better way to eat. No more than 30 grams of carbs a day. There are even three types of bread recipes (gluten free) that we are allowed to have on Keto. Really delicious. I always feel like I'm "cheating on a diet" with all of the food I'm allowed to eat. Really delicious.

kamaperry

Do you all have a link for the Keto? Interested in learning about it.

radiii

Do you all have a link for the Keto? Interested in learning about it.

I am sure there are books and such that could be recommended but I just use Reddit's Keto FAQ as my jumping off point. Its long, contains a lot of concise tips and lots of links to other resources with more in depth information.

http://reddit.com/r/keto/faq

kamaperry

Thanks!

Gentyl

Do you all have a link for the Keto? Interested in learning about it.

Look up bloodsugar101.com

Also, definitely get Dr. Bernstein's book "The Diabetes Solution". I think most of it can be read for free online.

kamaperry

Do you all have a link for the Keto? Interested in learning about it.

Look up bloodsugar101.com

Also, definitely get Dr. Bernstein's book "The Diabetes Solution". I think most of it can be read for free online.

Been looking at bloodsugar101.com, I will look up that book too.
Right now reading "Atkins For Life" and it makes alot of sense.

rachelamedley5

I love Atkins I think it really helps to find what your level of carbs you can go to to keep bg under control. Mine is currently 30 but might be able to go up one day. I really like kalyns kitchen, alli dream about is food and élan as pantry. When you type the recipes in it works out carbs for you just subtract the fibre. I have tried a few low carb diets but Atkins is the only one I can do long term. South beach is too high carb for me. As soon as I fall off the wagon bg rockets and weight goes up. Good luck!!!

kamaperry

I love Atkins I think it really helps to find what your level of carbs you can go to to keep bg under control. Mine is currently 30 but might be able to go up one day. I really like kalyns kitchen, alli dream about is food and élan as pantry. When you type the recipes in it works out carbs for you just subtract the fibre. I have tried a few low carb diets but Atkins is the only one I can do long term. South beach is too high carb for me. As soon as I fall off the wagon bg rockets and weight goes up. Good luck!!!

Thank you!

Gentyl

They have an entire recipe section on diabetesforum.com.. Just amazing. That's where I got recipes such as Creamy Southwestern Taco Soup, 70-second Flax Bread, Almond/Mozzarella Pizza Crust, Keto Pancakes, Keto Chocolate Pecan Fudge, Keto Chicken Parmesan, Optimist Crackers (once you go optimist, you never go back; really delicious), Cream of Broccoli Soup, Cream of Chicken Soup, Oriental Steak, Keto Cheesecake, and, oh my gosh, the list goes on. Of course, many vegetables and berries accompany the day, but I was able to get my fasting blood sugars from the 300s to the 70s with such easy and wonderful recipes. Even my cholesterol went back to normal.

It takes a lot of faith to go completely opposite of what any nutritionist would tell you, but thousands of people have done it now, and the number is growing because it actually works for blood sugar and overall health. Even Sweden, an entire country, diabetic and nondiabetic alike, has recently made this their National Diet. And you know the Swedes, they don't do anything without precision and research.

Still, at first, I was scared off of this diet by my nutritionist and saw my numbers begin to go up and was headed for a life of medication, tons of insulin, etc.. With this way of life, I was able to come off of all medication. You will hear similar stories from people all around the world. I wish you well, my fellow diabetic.

kamaperry

They have an entire recipe section on diabetesforum.com.. Just amazing. That's where I got recipes such as Creamy Southwestern Taco Soup, 70-second Flax Bread, Almond/Mozzarella Pizza Crust, Keto Pancakes, Keto Chocolate Pecan Fudge, Keto Chicken Parmesan, Optimist Crackers (once you go optimist, you never go back; really delicious), Cream of Broccoli Soup, Cream of Chicken Soup, Oriental Steak, Keto Cheesecake, and, oh my gosh, the list goes on. Of course, many vegetables and berries accompany the day, but I was able to get my fasting blood sugars from the 300s to the 70s with such easy and wonderful recipes. Even my cholesterol went back to normal.

It takes a lot of faith to go completely opposite of what any nutritionist would tell you, but thousands of people have done it now, and the number is growing because it actually works for blood sugar and overall health. Even Sweden, an entire country, diabetic and nondiabetic alike, has recently made this their National Diet. And you know the Swedes, they don't do anything without precision and research.

Still, at first, I was scared off of this diet by my nutritionist and saw my numbers begin to go up and was headed for a life of medication, tons of insulin, etc.. With this way of life, I was able to come off of all medication. You will hear similar stories from people all around the world. I wish you well, my fellow diabetic.

Thank you very much!