Category Archives: Diet

People with Diabetes Need Balanced Snacks, Right?

Posted on February 22, 2014 by

Wrong. People with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes don’t require snacks, and anything eaten between meals should contain as few carbohydrates as possible. I recently joined Pinterest and came across  this link as I was looking  for images to … Continue reading →

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Diabetes UK and reduced carb success

Posted on January 26, 2014 by

I thought I’d post my story as reduced/low carbing was the only way forward for ME despite what the current guidelines from the NHS and DUK state. Around October 2011 I noticed things were ‘Not quite right’ and I was … Continue reading →

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The British Dietetic Association a complete unprofessional shambles ?

Posted on January 2, 2014 by

From the British Dietetic Association website re a recent meeting of members. “Carbohydrate Advice in Type 2 Diabetes – The ‘Hot Potato’ of  ! ! Dietetics?” “The latest UK nutrition guidelines for diabetes suggest an individualised approach to carbohydrate in Type … Continue reading →

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Dr.Troy Stapleton – I Manage My Type 1 Diabetes By Eating LCHF

Posted on December 23, 2013 by

Another must watch video. Low carb high fat not just for type two diabetics. Eddie

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Latest approach to diabetes, eat like your grandparents !

Posted on November 8, 2013 by

And we’re all familiar with the advice – get moving, lose weight, reduce fat in your diet. But one expert is suggesting that the solution could be a diet low in carbohydrates and high in fat. Professor Grant Schofield, from … Continue reading →

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“There may be a tipping point approaching” Jay Wortman MD

Posted on October 29, 2013 by

“There may be a tipping point approaching. I was invited to debate the merits of a low-carb diet for diabetes at a big conference last week. It was a combination of the Canadian Diabetes Association annual conference with the annual … Continue reading →

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Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE. A Dietitian that does not work to a script !

Posted on October 5, 2013 by

Check out this video  featuring Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE. Franziska is not a diabetic and wants to stay that way. Being a health conscious person she noticed her BG numbers were higher than optimum at certain times. She knew low … Continue reading →

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