Diabetic? _ can a low carb diet still be ok?

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  • Kelstyr
    Kelstyr Posts: 6 Member
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    I have no kidney issues, I have just heard one must be careful of such.
  • Firefox7275
    Firefox7275 Posts: 2,040 Member
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    Have you spoken to your endocrinologist or dietician yet? Have you considered choosing very low glycaemic index carbs (low sugar fruits, non starchy vegetables, lentils, beans. barley) and portion control?
  • kmorganlfc
    kmorganlfc Posts: 115 Member
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    Circumstance and individual cases are paramount. I'm type 2 diabetic, but if you saw my meals it looks like I'm on a high carb diet - even though my glucose levels are well under control. This is because I will hypo if I eat a lower amount of carbs given the amount of exercise I do. This 'balance' was achieved through trial and error - where the errors (hypos) weren't very pleasant at all. If you are uncertain, talk to a diabetes specialist, but you need to understand what effect dieting and exercise have on diabetes. It's usually a very positive effect. :)

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