Dr. said no more carbs

Helloitsdan

Hoping the Doc has a nutritional background.
Does he understand that Protein spikes insulin too?

Also, and I dont mean this to be rude towards your doctor but, what physical condition is he/she in?
Did he/she explain that if you lift weights you could curve the insulin issues?
Most T2 diabetics can be reversed with simple weight lifting 3x-4x a week.
Make the insulin work for you instead of against you.

E-mail this guy: http://www.hes.chhs.colostate.edu/faculty-staff/cordain.aspx
and tell him what you are telling us.
This is a doctor who knows his ****.

missmayeb

Why don't you check out the South Beach diet? It isn't as hard core as Atkins and works more with Glycemic Index than carbs. There are good carbs out there such as fruit and veggies. Most everything has some sort of carb to it. I would mostly stay away from starches such as white rice, white potatoes, breads and pastas. A great grain that does has some good protein is quinoa. It even has protein in it.

When I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism I was told to limit my carbs/fat/sugar, to eat more balanced meals and to exercise. I think you should definitely get some more test and maybe see a more specialized doctor.

Be smart, get a second opinion, do some research, get educated about what your issues are and take action.

lisamarie1780

this is the third post in just a couple of days were someone has been 'advised' by their doctor to cut out carbs completely. Where are people finding these weirdos? I would get me a new doctor because clearly yours knows nothing about health and nutrition. If your blood sugars are unstable then eat wholegrain foods like brown rice, wholewheat pasta, wholemeal bread.... these are slow release carbs which keep you fuller for longer and keep your blood sugars more stable.

Snack on fruit, raw veggies and nuts and drink plenty of water

meredith1123

Only bc I'm curious and do not trust some of the doctors I have worked with but did your doctor only run 1 test and decide this? Ever consider follow up testing to make sure there's a trend and see if the change is necessary?

This. And if he said "no carbs" , its pretty clear he knows 0 about nutrition.
You can't possibly eat well with 0 carbs.

Ditching processed foods, and reducing the amounts of sugars you take in would be easy to sustain. 0 carb is impossible.

I concur with ^. No carbs, really? Come on! So youre not allowed to eat whole grains? I'd stick to no processed foods and reducing your sugar intake but there are good carbs. Find them!

myofibril

Went to yearly check up..all good except for high sugar... Dr. Said to get my energy through protirn...is this the adkins diet?

Did your Doc specify that you were diabetic / pre diabetic / metabolic syndrome or was it purely you have high level of blood sugar which you should ideally lower?

If it's the latter the you can achieve that without too much trouble with a lower carb diet rather than a low carb diet (which seems to be synonymous with a ketogenic diet on these boards but they are not necessarily one and the same. I don't think you really need to go down that route unless you want to.)

It's simple. Eat more protein to keep you full. Add in reasonable amounts of fat to help with your hormonal function and to make your food taste delicious. Keep carbs at about 100g or so a day (a bit more on the days you exercise.) Try to get as much of this as you can from non starchy vegetables. Add in some starchy carbs (potatoes / rice / yams etc) and see how you feel. Then add in other carbs (bread, pasta etc) and again see how you feel.

You could try Atkins / South Beach / Paleo / Smarter Science of Slim if you want a more structured approach but it is by no means necessary.

MeganG12345

Went to yearly check up..all good except for high sugar... Dr. Said to get my energy through protirn...is this the adkins diet?

thats all they said, without elaborating further?

This was my reaction too! OP, you really should go back to your doctor with this question. We have no idea what your tests were or what the results were or what they mean. None of us are qualified to give you this advice. Pick up the phone, call your doctor and either get an answer over the phone or schedule another appointment. Ask for specifics.

P.S. There is no such thing as a no carb diet, just low carb. We all need carbs and they're good for you if you pick the right ones.

Yup all of this. No one here is qualified to give you medical advice, unless they have a medical degree and used their psychic powers to learn your blood work results. You have a doctor, ask him what he meant.

witchy_wife

Only bc I'm curious and do not trust some of the doctors I have worked with but did your doctor only run 1 test and decide this? Ever consider follow up testing to make sure there's a trend and see if the change is necessary?

This. And if he said "no carbs" , its pretty clear he knows 0 about nutrition.
You can't possibly eat well with 0 carbs.

Ditching processed foods, and reducing the amounts of sugars you take in would be easy to sustain. 0 carb is impossible.

If I have more than 15 g of carb (that's 1 slice of ezekial sticks & stones bread) in one sitting, my blood glucose spikes to above healthy levels of upwards of 170mg/dl. If balanced out with 1 oz of cheese, I may be able to get 150-160mg/dl. Then I have to go for a brisk 30 minute walk & I can get it down to about 115-1120mg/dl (within acceptable range).

I eat close to NO carbs per meal until I can get my BG's in a good range. Anything above 140mg/dl is associated with organ damage. My meals are things like stuffed peppers, steak & eggs, salads with meats etc.

No rice, pasta,(brown or otherwise) potatoes or starchy veggies. Bread only in moderation and only just before the gym because weight training first spikes my BG (yes, I tested at the gym) but then I get nice even lows of 110-112 for the rest of the day.

It's complicated. A lot more complicated than you realize. :ohwell:

Are you SURE it's the carbs because 15 g is almost nothing. You needs atleast 50-100 g a day just to keep your body functioning correctly so your macros aren't being used for the wrong purpose.

I think you need like 100g of carbs to be used for your brain if you aren't in ketosis. I eat below 30g of carbs a day and am in ketosis and function just fine.

ilovedeadlifts

Snack on fruit, raw veggies and nuts and drink plenty of water

can't help but laugh when people suggest fruit when someone mentions low carb or high blood sugar.

fruit sugar is still sugar. it will spike your blood sugar.....

FlaxMilk

Call your doctor and ask him what he meant. Asking a bunch of strangers on the internet to interpret your doctor's instructions is a bad idea.

This. People are recommending diets to try and we have no idea what your doctor's specific concerns or instructions are.

lisamarie1780

Call your doctor and ask him what he meant. Asking a bunch of strangers on the internet to interpret your doctor's instructions is a bad idea.

This. People are recommending diets to try and we have no idea what your doctor's specific concerns or instructions are.

Her doctor is an *kitten*. What kind of medical professional advises a woman to cut carbs completely from her diet? All these women bouncing around on no carbs thinking it's great is a joke. In the short term you may very well lose a bunch of weight but if I stopped eating tomorrow I would also lose a load of weight by this time next week. Does weight loss equal good health? No.
Nutrition is where healthy living and EFFECTIVE weight loss begins. And nutrition starts and ends with a healthy, balanced varied diet and women in particular have to be careful as undereating and overeating can effect their fertility greatly . Don't assume your doctor is right just because they are a 'doctor' I have worked with doctors and women for years and there are plenty of nonsensical idiot medical professionals out there who don't actually know anything about nutrition because it's not their area. They don't know everything.
Use your common sense. I wouldn't take advice from anyone who told me to cut a whole food group put of my diet. I eat everything and still lose weight... because I exercise regularly and I eat in moderation

QueenofScott

I'm guessing your doc meant no sugar and refined carbs, not zero carbs, cause plenty of carbs are good for you, like lots of kinds of beans for example, or whole grains. I am living by South Beach. It encourages small amounts of healthy fats, like olive oil, or nuts. Also only lean meats.

hookilau

Call your doctor and ask him what he meant. Asking a bunch of strangers on the internet to interpret your doctor's instructions is a bad idea.

This. People are recommending diets to try and we have no idea what your doctor's specific concerns or instructions are.

. I wouldn't take advice from anyone who told me to cut a whole food group put of my diet. I eat everything and still lose weight... because I exercise regularly and I eat in moderation

The OP's doctor told her to cut out carbs because she has high blood sugar. She didn't specify whether she had insulin resistance, metabolic disease or type 2.

Folks are taking things too literally here.

In this instance, when a person has high blood sugars, they need to severely limit potatoes, rice, bread, yes, even whole grains beans & legumes. Or get used to the idea that with regularly high BG's, diabetic neuropathy, retinopathy, kidney disease, cardiac disease, fatty liver, and possible thyroid disfunction is in their future.

3dogsrunning

Call your doctor and ask him what he meant. Asking a bunch of strangers on the internet to interpret your doctor's instructions is a bad idea.

This. People are recommending diets to try and we have no idea what your doctor's specific concerns or instructions are.

. I wouldn't take advice from anyone who told me to cut a whole food group put of my diet. I eat everything and still lose weight... because I exercise regularly and I eat in moderation

The OP's doctor told her to cut out carbs because she has high blood sugar. She didn't specify whether she had insulin resistance, metabolic disease or type 2.

Folks are taking things too literally here.

In this instance, when a person has high blood sugars, they need to severely limit potatoes, rice, bread, yes, even whole grains beans & legumes. Or get used to the idea that with regularly high BG's, diabetic neuropathy, retinopathy, kidney disease, cardiac disease, fatty liver, and possible thyroid disfunction is in their future.

OP took it literally.
The only answer here is to schedule a follow up appointment and discuss this in further detail with the doctor.
Personally, I would ask for a referral to a dietician to assist me with the new diet that is suitable for whatever issue OP has.

SanteMulberry

Went to yearly check up..all good except for high sugar... Dr. Said to get my energy through protirn...is this the adkins diet?

Did your doc give you a sample diet to follow? Refer you to a dietician?