"Steve Knight" > wrote in message
...
> 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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This is an area where I am still learning -- trying to learn just what
balance I should try to attain. I don't have a true low carb diet, but I am
trying to restrict certain types of carbs (no flour, rice, pasta, added
sugar). However, I eat a variety of fresh fruit, which is a source of
carbs. Likewise, I am trying to eat as little saturated fat as possible,
but I do eat fat -- nuts, eggs, cheese (albeit low-fat cheese). Still, you
make a good point, and I am still trying to learn a proper balance of these
things. I use FitDay so I can see what I am eating, and I am always
surprised to see how much fat and carbs I still get (protein is always in
3rd place).

Thanks,
MaryL