tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576566711877316702.post4415644265085063869..comments2023-04-01T07:31:07.561-05:00Comments on NewVision's Time Capsule: 08-12-09 WednesdayNewVisionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17356754501467188071noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576566711877316702.post-61243111791758945782009-08-17T22:36:37.371-05:002009-08-17T22:36:37.371-05:00Jo,
I've been following the diet scene for a ...Jo,<br /><br />I've been following the diet scene for a long time now. My take on the information I've seen leads me to believe that low carb diets can be very effective for diabetics ... if they're adhered to the vast majority of the time.<br /><br />Other types of diets (low fat, vegetarian) may also be reasonably healthy (for diabetics) - based on a number of studies. But these menu plans have not been compared, head-to-head against a truly low carb diet. <br /><br />Please forgive me if I'm off base on this one: It *could* be that your diabetic complications have something to do with your difficulty sticking (consistently) to a low carb diet. <br /><br />Please note that I'm not keeping score (Jo's been "on program" 4 or 5 or 6 days a week, etc.). This has nothing to do with passing judgment. I'm just hoping to help you find an answer to your question. <br /><br />Any of these diets: low fat vegan, raw whole foods, low carb, the ADA recommended diet ... will only work (for the most part) if they're consistently stuck to. <br /><br />I don't know if this will be helpful to you or not but you may want to check out this column I wrote a few months ago:<br /><br />http://www.healthyfellow.com/101/the-diabetes-diet/<br /><br />I can understand how this would be frustrating. Hang in there and keep trying to find an answer that resonates with you.Harry/JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04259374954499772933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576566711877316702.post-50565457001074183792009-08-14T07:12:42.901-05:002009-08-14T07:12:42.901-05:00I know what you mean. And I have the same thoughts...I know what you mean. And I have the same thoughts quite often, which is why reading actual research (rather than people's interpretations of what results mean) really helps me stay level-headed.<br /><br />I think she's right about low carb being a significant reason why you can't tolerate the carbs that she can - but that's a GOOD thing. That's how the human body is supposed to be. It's not supposed to tolerate carbs and other hits to the system with little reaction.<br /><br />So how about some superficial things to give you a good idea whether this is right for you - how do you physically feel? Are you sleeping well? Energetic during the day? How is your hair, nice and strong? How about your nails? Skin?<br /><br />If all of these things are shining, then you are doing what is right for you :)Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09764523501254546622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576566711877316702.post-37608837764899668052009-08-14T06:53:02.268-05:002009-08-14T06:53:02.268-05:00No I haven't read that book yet. It's on t...No I haven't read that book yet. It's on the list of books I want to read. :)<br /><br />I'm like you, I think no one diet is right for everyone. Just because I haven't found the exact formula that gets me through to the end doesn't mean the LC life style is totally wrong. But I also don't want to feel like I'm ruining my body either. :( I guess thats what upset me. This is a LOT of effort if I'm doing the wrong thing. (which I don't think I am)NewVisionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356754501467188071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576566711877316702.post-78922860660126614472009-08-14T04:03:35.821-05:002009-08-14T04:03:35.821-05:00I'm no expert either, but my honest opinion is...I'm no expert either, but my honest opinion is that every body has a different diet that is best for them.<br /><br />If she thinks there is one diet that fits all, then she must be incorrect.<br /><br />Have you read Good Calories, Bad Calories? It's important to know how the "General Consensus" came about to make decisions based on what that consensus is.Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09764523501254546622noreply@blogger.com