Hi Lucy,
I wish more people had your insight. Sadly, most follow the ADA dietary guidelines, which is the same party line given by doctors, dieticians & CDEs. Everyone you turn, it’s the same story. Too high carb with correspondingly high A1cs & blood glucose targets as acceptable–but of course. You can’t tell people to eat that many carbs without also promoting higher BG, right:) Agree–unacceptable.
The ADA, many doctors, dieticians & CDEs don’t believe that tight control is possible because patients won’t/can’t follow lower carb recommendations. Low expectations. It angers me that people aren’t given the choice & the info is being withheld.
My goal is to be as near normal as possible & to take as little insulin as possible. I’m Type 1.
People fear that they’ll be deprived eating lower carb. I’ve found wonderful recipes, eat well & never am hungry. They’re also warned that low carb is risky & will effect their brains. That’s what I was told. Made no sense to me & I did my own research. I follow Dr. Bernstein’s suggestions, who Dave mentioned. Changed my life for the better.
A critical factor that’s omitted in low carb warnings is that about 58% of protein turns to glucose at a slow rate. Not that anyone should because we need the nutrients & fiber in vegetables, but you could live without ever eating a carbohydrate.
Slow weight loss is better. No doubt you’ll reach your goal.
Thanks again for sharing your story!