| 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). |