In a randomized study conducted in Naples, Italy, in 2009, researchers concluded that people who followed a low carbohydrate Mediterranean type diet, less than fifty percent of each days calories from carbohydrates, as compared to people who followed a low fat diet, less than 30% of each days calories from fat, were less likely to have to begin taking medication for diabetes. At the conclusion of the four year study, forty four percent of the patients on the low carbohydrate diet needed blood glucose lowering drugs, in comparison, seventy percent of patients that engaged in the low fat diet required these drugs. Certainly, in almost every case, losing weight will be of assistance, nonetheless, a quick weight loss diet may be difficult for diabetics.
I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in April of 1988. I tried the American Diabetes Association diet. After engaging in this diet, my blood sugar levels continued to rise. I was prescribed oral medications that had to be adjusted frequently. My doctor didn’t seem to have the answer, because what I was doing did not help much.
Much later, I switched to the Atkins low carb diet. Within two weeks my blood glucose levels were normal and I started to taper off on my medications. Eventually, I was able to stop taking any medicine for diabetes control. I also begin to lose weight. My physicians were surprised at the results, and advised me to continue with my diet. They were skeptical about the Atkins diet, but they couldn’t ignore my results. A good thing about this diet is that it helped me lose weight as well, it wasn’t rapid weight loss, but it was steady.
The Mediterranean Diet is a healthful one, however, it contains too many types of simple carbohydrates for someone who is diabetic. At the time of my diagnosis, I was informed that all alcohol containing drinks would have adverse effects on my blood sugar levels. For me, this was an unfortunate fact, but I remembered it well.
In 1997, Doctor Richard. Bernstein introduce his book, Doctor Bernstein’s Diabetes Solution. Many who have followed his program have great things to say about it, because it helped them to control their blood sugar and lose weight, without the use of medication.
Both the Atkins Diet and Dr. Bernstein’s diet are easily found on a web search. Everything on the Atkins website is free and you even have the option of charting your progress and keeping a personal diary.
Dr. Bernstein’s web site gives you a link for ordering a HbA1c test that you can perform yourself for about fifteen dollars. and it gives you results in just 5 minutes, without the need to mail a blood sample anywhere.
Consult with a doctor, but at the end of the day, you must take personal responsibility for your health. Check out various options, and select one that works for you. It’s your health!
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