Sammy, back for medical reasons

[Sammy J.]

First went on the Atkins program after reading the book in the late seventies.

Late 90's I was found to be Diabetic type 2. Went from 255 to 185, and recovered a lot of glucose response.

Now I find out that my Doctor as been saying my glucose is good, but by who's idea? Having read Dr. Bernstien I know tight control will yeald a better longer life.

So I'm new on the Board, looking for good ways to cook low carb.

Thanks for being here.

OBTW, any other Type 2's here?

[imagood1]

Re: Sammy, back for medical reasons

Hi and welcome Smmy --

I am Type 2 -- diagnosed last year - Atkins has helped lower my blood glucose numbers considerably since I started and many have gotten off their meds by eating this way. We follow the 2002 Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR). At the top of the induction page you’ll find a condenced version of the book - http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/5781-before-you-begin-atkins-nutritional-approach.html.

The foods we eat are easy to find and cook -- if a food isn’t listed on the acceptable food don’t eat it. Look at the ingredients list of everything at the grocery store and check the ingredients against the acceptable food list -- just because it says "low carb" doesn't mean you can eat it. We count "net carbs" not whole carbs (carb minus fiber = net carbs).

Eat the proper foods, exercise (it's mandatory), drink a minimum of 64oz of pure water daily and you'll have much success.

The recipe sites are a helpful meal planning tool – just make sure you use Induction Recipes to begin with.

Recipe Sites
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html (Induction recipes)
(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html (Induction Recipe Basics)

If you need anything we’re here to help you!! The moderators are excellent sources of anything and everything Atkins and they enjoy helping everyone. There is a diabetic forum as well as challenge forums. Good luck to you!

[chinadoll]

Re: Sammy, back for medical reasons

There are lots of happy, healthy in control Type 2s here. I think you will find this to be a great help in really controlling your sugar. Do get the 2002 version of the book. It is closer to a proper diabetic diet than the original 70s version. Better nutrition and easier to follow long term.