Everybody is going to be aiming at different amounts depending on what their HbA1C is, what if any medication they are taking and what type of dietary regime they may be following, low carb, low calorie, shakes and soups etc. What 'intermittent diet' are you trying as that will mean different things depending on what plan you are following.
If people are going to follow a low carb approach (not necessarily with specific periods of fasting though most people will actually naturally have a period of 12 hours overnight when they do not eat) then a good starting point for the amount of carbs not just sugar would be no more than 130g spread between meals, snacks and drinks.
Hi Peter, I notice you are very recently diagnosed. Can I ask if the purpose of your diet is to lose weight or reduce carbs to manage blood glucose levels or both. As others have already said there are various approaches you can take. Maybe measure your typical carb intake over a few days to give you a starting point to work from. I found reducing too quickly made me feel unwell particularly after exercise so I have dialled it back a bit and taking it more slowly. Still aiming to reduce carbs to control BG. Just had an eye test and changes to BG have definitely affected my eyesight.
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I think most people will find what level of carbs is best for them by testing after eating, seeking to normalise the blood glucose level at the 2 hour from starting to eat point.
