My BG was 289 when first diagnosed in
>June 2004 but I now average 94. I do eat most of the items on your list
>(lots of fresh veggies, low fat meat, low fat cheese, eggs, nuts in
>moderation, etc.). My carbs are not *nearly* as low as what you list, but
>so far I have been doing well on this regime. My only diabetes medication
>is one 500mg Metformin ER per day. My doctor even suggested that I try
>eliminating that now and watch my meter to see if there has been any effect.
>However, I am concerned about doing that and have continued with the
>Metformin -- I want to discuss this some more at our next meeting.

if you don't eat many carbs and it does not sound like you do don't cut out too
much fat or you won't have any fuel for energy. you can't make it on low carb
and low fat.

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