Diabetic Diets: December 2013

A happy, prosperous and above all a healthy New Year.

Low carb high fat.You know it makes sense, why fight it ?Well another year has past. All the many low carbers from the old days at diabetes.co.uk, many from over five years ago are all doing well. I keep in touch with many of them. Happy birthday to the mega star Libby, the woman that shed eight stone and has kept it off for years and holds HbA1c in the fours year after year. I never got into the fours. To Hana and Ian still doing...

Dr Carrie Ruxton BSc, PhD another clueless dietitian !

Over at the Daily Mail yesterday a fairly useless article regarding carbs was posted up. Zoe Harcombe as always got it right.“While Professor Ogden is clear in her opinion that carbohydrates should remain a key part of people’s diets, nutritionist Zoe Harcombe disagrees.She claims it is illogical to say people should avoid carbohydrates that are high in sugar, because all carbohydrates break down into sugar. She told MailOnline: ‘This shows nutritional ignorance. Telling people to cut down on sugar but to eat more carbohydrate...

Why low GI does not work for type two diabetics !

This video is a must watch and is very informative. Just after around 14 minutes you will see why low GI does not work for most type two diabetics. Many will know we have never rated the GI method of BG control. We tried it years ago and it failed us. We believe carbs are carbs and too many will bite you one way or another. The low carb antis are always talking about low GI carbs etc and portion control, it's a bluff, it does not work for most. Thanks to Indy Jill for sending this to us. Ed...

Vitamin D Deficiency is Associated with Increased Risk of Fatal Stroke Among Whites but not Blacks: the NHANES-III Linked Mortality

AbstractObjectiveDeficient 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels are associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) events and mortality. Both 25(OH)D deficiency and stroke are more prevalent among blacks. We examined whether low 25(OH)D contributes to the excess risk of fatal stroke in blacks compared to whites.Research Methods and ProceduresThe Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a probability sample of US civilians, measured 25(OH)D levels and CVD risk factors between 1988–1994. Vital status through December...

DCUK The low carb good news never stops !

"Since going low carb, 18 months ago, I have lost 5 stone in weight and got my BS readings down to between 5 and 7, my doctor took me off insulin and all has been great.Yesterday morning, I tested my BS and got a reading of 8.7.............I tested again at around 5pm and the reading was 8.1.The only 'different' food I have eaten, from my normal diet, are a few Nuts (Dry Roasted Peanuts) and some pickled onions (I checked the Carbs on both)......this morning my BS read 9.5.............could it be the nuts or onions?Must say...

World Health Organisation guidelines recommend halving the current limit on sugar !

Adults could be advised to halve the amount of sugar in their diets under new guidelines from the World Health Organisation.Experts are considering lowering the recommended limit of ten teaspoons a day to just five over fears that it is contributing to heart disease, obesity and tooth decay. Food companies may have to change their products to lower the sugar content, which would be hugely expensive and could prove unpopular with some consumers.A single can of cola contains ten teaspoons of sugar, a Mars bar has five, a...

The Paleo diet is it a winner ?

Below is a comment made by Jill on a comment made by Brett on the Brett picks up the gauntlet thread. This morning an anonymous comment came in stating “mm - a study published recently suggests there is evidence of heart disease in these people - there is also alot of guess work!” I asked for clarification and a link, anon posted this “http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMOjVYgYaG8There is a study - reference to follow but that video says quite...

DCUK The good the bad and the ugly !

"Avoid classic bad foods first. Sugar, biscuits, cakes, potatoes, white rice, white pasta, white bread, anything like that."douglas99"There is no foods that you must avoid at all costs..".JoparForum signature"In life it’s nice to be an individual. In diabetes it is a complete nightmare, as the theory sounds easy but the practice is not.""Ive had 5 years of these idiots misquoting and abusing me, they are just very twisted people who cant accept that not everyone wants to follow their advice. And to call everyone who...

What have these children got in common?

They are all low carbers.Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt with his daughterDr. Jay Wortman's daughter IzzyTwo of our grandchildrenThese children are probably not low carbing down to Eddie's level but they are not diabetics. One thing can be guaranteed their diets are not based on sugar and highly refined carbohydrates. They love to eat broccoli, peas and other vegetables. Celery, carrot, cucumber and red pepper sticks are a favourite...

Brett picks up the gauntlet.

Hi Brett as you can see your comment has been posted unedited, I hope your comment will kick off an interesting debate. Graham will no doubt have input later. Feel free to comment on my comments, post your comments in the usual way and I will place them up on this thread. Anyone else reading this thread please feel free to comment.From Brett today."Thanks for your reply graham and yes it was rather late, had a new coffee machine and had...

Jan’s Journal - Oh What A Beautiful Morning !

Well as I woke the sun was streaming through against a wonderful blue sky and quite a thick frost and as I looked out of the window I could see what a beautiful day it was going to be. Was that freshly percolated coffee I could smell? Now to some that would have been a start of a beautiful morning but to me the aroma of a freshly brewed cup of tea is a great way to start the day.Yes a great cup of tea with my ham and eggs, freshly cut from...