Depressing reading for all those forum members who prefer their readings to be coated with cuddly cats and recipes
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I have read all of this report. Where does it link these complications to carb intake?
ReplyDeleteIt's the carbs that have the main influence on blood glucose levels, this excerpt shows how big the problem is.
ReplyDelete"Over 800,000 people with diabetes are at high risk of future complications due to glucose control above recommended levels. Nearly 300,000 children and younger adults have high risk, and some 144,000 dangerously high risk, blood glucose levels that can lead to diabetic complications such as blindness or kidney failure."
Scott
Yes, but the report does not specify an amount, so where does it say that 100-150g of carbs a day is a problem?
ReplyDeleteThe level of carbs which cause a problem are individual and are shown by the individual's response to the amounts ingested, as reflected by their own meter readings.
Which could mean intakes of over 150g a day for some.
It's only a problem on this blog because they do not believe that people can eat varying amounts of carbs. They think we are all clones and have to eat 50g or below.
ReplyDeleteThe level of carbs which cause a problem are individual and are shown by the individual's response to the amounts ingested, as reflected by their own meter readings.
ReplyDeleteWhich could mean intakes of over 150g a day for some.
How many T2's can handle that amount of carbs without resorting to meds? There are very few that I have seen around forums, and can they sustain it long term without progressing Beta cell burnout. From the anecdotal evidence I have seen they usually have to reduce carb intake or go on medications.
Graham
Anonymous carbo clone said...
ReplyDeleteIt's only a problem on this blog because they do not believe that people can eat varying amounts of carbs. They think we are all clones and have to eat 50g or below.
Yes and some idiotic T1s on another blog believe we can handle 45 - 65% cals from carbs.
Oh and by the way I eat 50 - 60g carbs per day.
Graham: Approaching 5 years since diagnosis, no complications and just 1 x 500mg metformin per day.