The thing is.... for a new type two's... the issue is bringing oneself under
control as quickly as possible with as little meds as possible.
For most type two's going low spike right away is the answer at the
onset...then as they gain control they can adjust thier diets to what works
for them best.
If the ada would suggest this for type two's it would be alot better.
I get they have to be broud based covering type ones and two's but for
example i picked up the ada mag the day i was dx'd and saw recipes for
meals that had like 48 carbs for a serving..the only "diabetic" change to
the recipe from a non diabetic one was they changed some of the sugar for
apple juice but really the overal carb count was the same as a regular
dessert item so i was very confused as my meter quickly let me know i would
go very high eating such a item..they dont say this is for type ones only or
type twos who can tolerat such a item..no they just say here it is make it.

I used to workout 5 days a week pre dx and ate very healthy and still was
480 or so when i was dx..so to say diet and exercise is all it takes and you
can eat as a non diabetic is false.

The goal is non diabetic numbers and the way for many type twos to do it
with minimum meds is to eat a low spike diet which by some seems low
carb...which it is not.

The truth is going from white rice on my plate to veggies is a healthier
choice even if i was NOT a diabetic...thats the issue for me.

KROM

"Kurt" wrote
I understand what you're saying but the problem for me comes from when
people assume that their recommendations - and they offer more than
one approach to eating with sliding scale suggestions - are taken as
some kind of mandate, as opposed to "suggestions." You have found
something that works for you, just as I have, that differs from those
suggestions and it seems to work. I would imagine the ADA would think
that's a very good thing. We all are individuals and we need to find
what works for us and something we can live with. But for those who
need a starting point which is different and better than how most
people eat, the recommendations they offer are broad and a good
starting point.

Kurt