[tareqak]

I would say it is lower than before, which is definitely an improvement. I'm not aware of a specific number of calories or kilojoules for a diet to be considered low-carb. I guess there is some ambiguity on my part on what the low in low-carb means: low in comparison to the other nutrients in the meal? low as a proportion of daily caloric intake?

It also seems that I'm not the only one who is confused [0].

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low-carbohydrate_diet#Definiti...

[YeGoblynQueenne]

Yes, that seems to be typical. There is no agreement on what "low-carb" even means. And yet, there are many people who are very vocal about the benefits of such diets.

I note also that there are no public bodies that recommend such diets- it's only private companies and individuals.

>> I would say it is lower than before, which is definitely an improvement.

I can't see that this is the case- at least not in comparing the 2019 with the 2007 guide.

[xopher]

British public health service are now piloting it for people with type 2 diabetes.

[YeGoblynQueenne]

Source please? All I can find is advice to diabetics to eat a healthy, balanced diet without cutting out any food group entirely:

>> Should people with diabetes avoid carbs?

>> People with diabetes should try to eat a healthy, balanced diet, as shown in the Eatwell Guide.

>> They should also include higher fibre starchy foods at every meal. Steer clear of cutting out entire food groups.

>> It's recommended that everyone with diabetes sees a registered dietitian for specific advice on their food choices. Your GP can refer you to a registered dietitian.

>> There's some evidence that suggests low-carbohydrate diets can lead to weight loss and improvements in blood glucose control in people with type 2 diabetes in the short term.

>> But it's not clear whether the diet is a safe and effective way to manage type 2 diabetes in the long term.

>> Weight loss from a low-carbohydrate diet may be because of a reduced intake of calories overall and not specifically as a result of eating less carbohydrate.

>> There also isn't enough evidence to support the use of low-carbohydrate diets in people with type 1 diabetes.

>> Douglas Twenefour, Diabetes UK clinical adviser, says: "When considering a low-carbohydrate diet as an option, people with diabetes should be made aware of possible side effects, such as the risk of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar).

>> "We also advise that people with diabetes discuss the amount of carbohydrate to be restricted with their healthcare team.

>> "The best way to manage diabetes is by taking prescribed medications and by maintaining a healthy lifestyle that includes plenty of physical activity, and a balanced diet that is low in saturated fat, salt and sugar and rich in fruit and vegetables, without completely cutting out any particular food groups."

>> Read Diabetes UK's review of the evidence on low-carb diets and their conclusions.

From: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/why-we-need-to-e...

(Note the name of the url).