On Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:50:06 GMT, Helen Back posted:

There is so much conflicting documentation strewn everywhere (from books,
websites, articles, etc) - my diabetes nurse gasped at my simple statement
that I dont eat white basmatic rice because it makes my bg spike. She
retorted, quite indignantly, "Well, I cant see how that could happen, it has
one of the lowest glycaemic levels"!!

She takes and gives all her information from the Diabetes UK organisation
and promptly passed me onto another doctor after I informed her that I have
cut my intake of starchy foods (potatoes, bread etc). She ignored me
completely when, in answer to her comment about changing from white
(refined) bread to wholemeal, I added that I dont eat wholemeal as alot of
wholemeal breads are also processed, altho it looks healthily brown. I'll
stick to my 4 slices of Burgen linseed and soya bread!

Who do we believe, who do we take our advice from if there is so much
conflicting information?

And that is the best argument ever, for thinking for yourself; for
finding out more about YOUR reactions to food, and trying out the
advice of people who are demonstrably achieving goals you strive for.

--
Larry, T2, Saskatchewan, Canada.
DX 24 Aug 07. D&E
Metformin 2000mg, Ramipril, Simvastatin
Dx A1c 8.1 : Latest 5.1