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[log in to unmask] (Deanna Polakowski) writes:

<< I don't see how a low carb high protein diet could possibly help a
diabetic.  I eat 7 carb servings a day and my A1C is 6.3.  How many carb
servings do people on low-carb diets eat?  >>

Deanna, there are various approaches espoused by various doctors. Many in the
low-carb group groups eat 40 grams of carbs a day or less. Their goal is
primarily weight loss. The low-carb eating puts them in ketosis, and many
exhibit rapid weight reduction, at least initially. Although I limit my carbs,
I am still too apprehensive to cut my intake to the point that I am
registering on Keto Stix.

I was wondering, Deanna, if you are on insulin or taking any diabetes
medicine? My last HbA1c was 6.9 and I don't use anything. But many of the low-
carbers report dramatic improvements in their triglycerides and cholesterol as
well as glucose readings. They have been able to forego their medications, and
in some cases even chuck their insulin.

Susie