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<blockquote data-quote="CottageFarm" data-source="post: 1160689" data-attributes="member: 16552"><p>With all due respect to your doctor this doesn't look like a viable, long term diet for a diabetic.</p><p>A brief glance at the basics of the diet, it appears to be a weight loss plan, but really isn't tailored to the needs of a diabetic.</p><p>It bounces back and forth between high protein and high glycemic foods to shock the bodies metabolic rate. Unfortunately the high glycemic days with also wreak havoc on your blood sugar. To reduce or eliminate the meds you're taking you'll pretty much have to count and restrict carbs. If you add even moderate exercise into the equation you'll want to check your blood sugar several times a day. Weight loss will be the side effect of that, but a sustainable diet that helps control your blood sugar has to be the primary goal. I'm not advocating a ketosis inducing diet, but it is something to discuss with a dietician if you really want to kick start your weight loss. I'm not a fan because it can have some dangers lurking if there are any undiagnosed liver or kidney problems. I prefer to see a more moderate carb count of 40-60 gr.</p><p>I urge you to connect with a diabetes educator/dietician who will give you specific goals, but here's my :2cents: worth on this diets requirements:</p><p></p><p>#1 No Wheat <span style="color: #BF0000">I wouldn't say none, but avoid whenever you can</span></p><p>#2 No Corn <span style="color: #BF0000">Pretty much same as wheat</span></p><p>#3 No Dairy <span style="color: #BF0000">Bullpuckey! Just avoid the lowfat stuff, it has a higher carb content. No processed cheeses though</span></p><p>#4 No Soy <span style="color: #BF0000">Other than edamame and soy sauce, neither of which are a problem, I have no opinion of soy</span></p><p>#5 No Refined Sugar <span style="color: #BF0000">This is true for everyone whenever possible</span></p><p>#6 No Caffeine (still get 3 cups in every AM) <span style="color: #BF0000">I'd prefer to see you drop it to 2 or 1!!</span></p><p>#7 No Alcohol <span style="color: #BF0000">minimize, it's pretty empty carbs</span></p><p>#8 No Dried Fruit (He added the fresh fruit part verbally)<span style="color: #BF0000"> I'm assuming this is because of nitrates? Depending upon your heart condition and meds, this is probably valid.The diet does not have any restrictions on fresh fruit, it does say to also avoid fruit juice. There's no reason you have to give up fruit, it just needs to be taken into consideration as part of your carb count. </span></p><p>#9 No Artificial Sweeteners <span style="color: #BF0000">This is simply not realistic for a diabetic. Splenda will become your new bff. Yes other sweeteners like honey and stevia are probably 'healthier', but they're not generally an option for non insulin using diabetics</span></p><p>#10 No Fat-Free Diet Foods <span style="color: #BF0000">Agreed! For everyone, not just diabetics</span>. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Processed foods are best to avoid for everyone. Processed foods in general can be high carb, but are also high preservative which can cause inflammation not conducive to heart/arterial health. "High" fat meat is relative in my opinion. I generally prefer leaner versions of most meat, but I still add 18-20% pork fat when I make turkey sausage, and I'm guessing that would be considered high fat. I would disagree.</p><p></p><p>Oh yeah, Drink lots of water!!!! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CottageFarm, post: 1160689, member: 16552"] With all due respect to your doctor this doesn't look like a viable, long term diet for a diabetic. A brief glance at the basics of the diet, it appears to be a weight loss plan, but really isn't tailored to the needs of a diabetic. It bounces back and forth between high protein and high glycemic foods to shock the bodies metabolic rate. Unfortunately the high glycemic days with also wreak havoc on your blood sugar. To reduce or eliminate the meds you're taking you'll pretty much have to count and restrict carbs. If you add even moderate exercise into the equation you'll want to check your blood sugar several times a day. Weight loss will be the side effect of that, but a sustainable diet that helps control your blood sugar has to be the primary goal. I'm not advocating a ketosis inducing diet, but it is something to discuss with a dietician if you really want to kick start your weight loss. I'm not a fan because it can have some dangers lurking if there are any undiagnosed liver or kidney problems. I prefer to see a more moderate carb count of 40-60 gr. I urge you to connect with a diabetes educator/dietician who will give you specific goals, but here's my :2cents: worth on this diets requirements: #1 No Wheat [color=#BF0000]I wouldn't say none, but avoid whenever you can[/color] #2 No Corn [color=#BF0000]Pretty much same as wheat[/color] #3 No Dairy [color=#BF0000]Bullpuckey! Just avoid the lowfat stuff, it has a higher carb content. No processed cheeses though[/color] #4 No Soy [color=#BF0000]Other than edamame and soy sauce, neither of which are a problem, I have no opinion of soy[/color] #5 No Refined Sugar [color=#BF0000]This is true for everyone whenever possible[/color] #6 No Caffeine (still get 3 cups in every AM) [color=#BF0000]I'd prefer to see you drop it to 2 or 1!![/color] #7 No Alcohol [color=#BF0000]minimize, it's pretty empty carbs[/color] #8 No Dried Fruit (He added the fresh fruit part verbally)[color=#BF0000] I'm assuming this is because of nitrates? Depending upon your heart condition and meds, this is probably valid.The diet does not have any restrictions on fresh fruit, it does say to also avoid fruit juice. There's no reason you have to give up fruit, it just needs to be taken into consideration as part of your carb count. [/color] #9 No Artificial Sweeteners [color=#BF0000]This is simply not realistic for a diabetic. Splenda will become your new bff. Yes other sweeteners like honey and stevia are probably 'healthier', but they're not generally an option for non insulin using diabetics[/color] #10 No Fat-Free Diet Foods [color=#BF0000]Agreed! For everyone, not just diabetics[/color]. Processed foods are best to avoid for everyone. Processed foods in general can be high carb, but are also high preservative which can cause inflammation not conducive to heart/arterial health. "High" fat meat is relative in my opinion. I generally prefer leaner versions of most meat, but I still add 18-20% pork fat when I make turkey sausage, and I'm guessing that would be considered high fat. I would disagree. Oh yeah, Drink lots of water!!!! :D [/QUOTE]
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