Weight watchers not designed for type 2 diabetics

beccyleigh

Opinions?

http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/09/weight-watchers-not-designed-for-type-2-diabetics/?utm_source=suggested&utm_medium=story&utm_campaign=outbrain

from the article;

One thing that can make Weight Watchers somewhat difficult to follow for those with type 2 diabetes is the fact that you cannot convert the PointsPlus system into diabetes exchanges or grams of carbohydrates. Another is that Weight Watchers recommends those with diabetes choose foods with a low glycemic index. If you choose to follow a low GI diet, you really have no need for the Weight Watchers PointsPlus plan.

Now I know why WW didn't really work for me!

bklyngirl71

I never tried WW and am glad that I didn't. I would not like the confusing Points system.

Eating "regular food" and counting calories is the way to go.

you could eat regualr foods. there's a girl in the meeting that has diabetes

CharlieLopez2005

I've done two stints with WW. WW is basically a re-packaged low-fat, high-carb diet, and if you're a Type 2 Diabetic, you'll constantly feel hungry due to your body's inability to handle carbs well. I'm not quite Type 2 Diabetic, but while on program I never understood why eating whole wheat spaghetti would make me lazy an hour after eating dinner despite being WW-point friendly. Now I know it wasn't lack of self-discipline or willpower on my part: it was self-discipline in following a diet not well suited for my particular body, and this realization has made a huge difference in my life.

yankeedownsouth

The newest WW program is actually very low-carb focused. And you can eat anything you want, as long as you track it. Of course, they want you to eat healthy, but nothing is off limits. I actually loved doing the program - but I didn't love the cost.

hockey7fan

I can see that since with the newest WW program fruit is unlimited and free points. But it is lower carb that the previous versions. However, it's not designed for diabetics as well as something you could get from a registered dietitian who specializes in diabetes management.