Carbs

[sallyt]

Firstly, as a newbee i would like to thank you for all you help/advice it is so important to have support 24/7.
When I was diagnosed the nurse just told me to watch the sat fats and sugars, but every one talks about carbs, is there something i should know???

 

[Northerner]

Hi Sally, sugar is just another form of carbohydrate, and all carbohydrates will have an effect on your blood sugar levels. What you need to be particularly careful of is carbs that hit your blood sugars quickly, causing a 'spike' or rapid high level. Simple carbs, such as sugar or white flour products will do this the quickest. Many people follow a low GI (Glycaemic Index) or GL (Glycaemic Load) diet, selecting food that has a much gentler effect on your levels. Some people choose to restrict their carb intake in order to achieve better control.

So, diabetes is really all about carbohydrates and how quickly they raise your levels, and this is why you hear them mentioned so frequently 🙂

I'd recommend getting a copy of The GL Diet for Dummies as a good introduction to the principles of GL 🙂

 

[sallyt]

Hi Sally, sugar is just another form of carbohydrate, and all carbohydrates will have an effect on your blood sugar levels. What you need to be particularly careful of is carbs that hit your blood sugars quickly, causing a 'spike' or rapid high level. Simple carbs, such as sugar or white flour products will do this the quickest. Many people follow a low GI (Glycaemic Index) or GL (Glycaemic Load) diet, selecting food that has a much gentler effect on your levels. Some people choose to restrict their carb intake in order to achieve better control.

So, diabetes is really all about carbohydrates and how quickly they raise your levels, and this is why you hear them mentioned so frequently 🙂

I'd recommend getting a copy of The GL Diet for Dummies as a good introduction to the principles of GL 🙂

Thanks for the advice most helpful