In article >,
Serene > wrote:

> Janet Wilder wrote:
>
> > The best way to feed a diabetic is to minimize the carbohydrates in the
> > meal.
>
> Nope. That is, that may be the best way to feed your particular
> diabetic, but mine does best on a diet with plenty of whole grains,
> veggies, fruits, pasta, rice, etc. He eats between 50 and 100 grams
> of carbs per meal (no sugar, very low fat, 10-20 grams of protein
> per meal), and between that and regular exercise, he's taken his
> numbers down to normal, non-diabetic levels without medication.


What really counts is finding something that works. Sounds like you've
done that.

And 50-100g of carbs per meal isn't outrageous. With lots of fiber and
some regular exercise, that could be reasonable, depending on other
factors.

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Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA