Why is a high carb diet most recommended for diabetics?

[G-Mom]

This was a verrrry interesting thread. Thanks! I passed it on to a friend who has diabetes. A lot of the questions I have been asking for a while, you folks raised. I wrote my first 2 diabetic-style cookbooks, when I also didn't have a clue. Today I try and talk every diabetic I come across out of their high-carb diet, and sadly I mostly fail, as they trust their doctors and dietitians.

I learned a lot too! Isn't it sad we can't convince more folks that this WOL can help so much? :anger

[Jen111]

I know it is sad, G-Mom. You've done really well on this WOL. Congrats!

[G-Mom]

I know it is sad, G-Mom. You've done really well on this WOL. Congrats!

Thank you, dear! Everyday I keep pluggin' away!

[IrishIrish]

Re: Why is a high carb diet most recommended for diabetics?

I think it is ignorance that has so many medical professionals running from the Atkins WOL. Whether diabetes educators, edocrinologists, dieticians or whomever it might be ... they tend to be delighted with the results of my HmgA1C, weightloss, blood sugars, use of meds ... until the big question ... How did you do it??? Answer them honestly and they will walk away shaking their heads like we are the ones who are misinformed. I personally believe there is a general bias against diabetics due to the fact that it is easier to be judgemental than to rethink their position and tell us why this works for us. I'm happy with my medical professional ... sometimes it just takes some time to find one who is willing to be enlightened!

Best wishes to all.