[Diabetes-talk] Recently DXED Pre-Diabetic

Fri Sep 13 14:29:34 UTC 2013

But Bridget, I'm talking about what you're talking about.  The Atkins diet 
has changed over time so that they recommend lots of veggies even during the 
first two weeks, and after that nuts, berries and even some grains.  There's 
even a piece in their latest book about following the Atkins diet as a 
vegetarian.  And the diet never was "no-carb."  It's advantage for people 
with diabetes is that you don't have to worry as much about the ups and 
downs of your glucose, because it doesn't raise glucose and require insulin 
as much.

If your doctors are taking a more middle-of-the-road approach, good for 
them.  My point is that, though it was disrespected for years because no one 
in the United States would research it, the Atkins Diet specifically, and 
other low-carb diets, have been shown to be quite effective, especially in 
treating diabetes, but also for other chronic diseases.  We have learned 
over the years that the key to much of this is weight loss, not designing 
your diet in some crazy way.  On the Atkins diet, patients lost weight, 
decreased total and bad cholesterol, increased good cholesterol, lowered 
blood pressure, and lowered blood sugar.  These days, low-carb diets are 
actually seen as more efective than high-carb, low-fat, high-fiber diets 
(but keep the fiber).  And only an uninformed dietitian or doctor (many of 
them have little nutrition knowledge) would tell you that your best bet is 
to eat chips and crackers and candy and cookies and pasta and bread to your 
heart's content.  I'm not saying don't eat those things--but your road is 
sure easier if you eat very little and make the basis of your daily eating 
good proteins, fats, and naturally-occurring carbohydrates in reasonable 
amounts.

Incidentally, I don't agree that you should never eat potatoes or grains. 
They contain lots of nutrients, and they taste great.  For myself, I walk a 
middle line, eating even some junk food now and then.  But when I do, I'm 
very aware that this is not an every day part of a healthy way to eat!  I 
used to talk with people about "occasional" foods.  It's okay to eat these 
things occasionally.  But what I found is that every day becomes an 
occasion.

Anyway, just wanted to share this long explanation as a registered dietitian 
who learned, rather late, in fact, that nutrition is not a 
"one-size-fits-all" science, and that no diet should be disrespected just 
because it's not the one I choose.

Sandi

Sandi Ryan, MS, RD, LD

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 12:03 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Recently DXED Pre-Diabetic

>I don't mean that diets like Atkins are not still popular among the
> masses, but I mean that more in the medical community debate the
> intelligence of following such a diet or only eating meat period. I know
> many people doing no-carb diets, but all the doctors I know are not as
> likely to recommend a no-carb diet.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Mike Freeman
> Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 4:35 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Recently DXED Pre-Diabetic
>
>
> I disagree with your analysis. That's okay.
> If Atkins is so horrific, how come there are still Inuit? Actualy, I
> prefer South Beach but do not consider Atkins harmful. Mike
>
> On Sep 12, 2013, at 13:51, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Not that low-carb is out, or it doesn't have its merits. I'm referring
>
>> more to the Atkins subscribers. We also have to keep in mind that
>> individual bodies will react and respond to food and exercise
>> differently. I've never had huge problems controlling glucose levels
>> or maintaining weight regardless of what type of bread I eat. For many
>
>> though, bread is a huge problem. Pasta, which I'm actually not a big
>> fan of, is what is a kicker for me.
>>
>> One problem with no-carb diets is that while you will experience rapid
>
>> weight loss, what can happen eventually is that you're not so much
>> losing fat as you're beginning to atrophied, which isn't healthy. But
>> millions of people do this, not fully understanding the science, and
>> they are probably just as, if not more, unhealthy as someone eating
>> carbs.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Mike Freeman
>> Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 1:26 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Recently DXED Pre-Diabetic
>>
>>
>> I disagree that low carb is out. In fact, mainstream endocrinologists
>> are beginning to think twice before jumping on the ADA complex carb
>> bandwagon. Read the book Fat Chance. It's on BARD. Mike freeman
>>
>> On Sep 12, 2013, at 8:59, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Well, the medical community and FDA are always changing their minds
>>> about what is good and what isn't. For years we were told to limit
>>> caffeine consumption, but recently, I hear everywhere that massive
>>> amounts of caffeine are good for you. Okay, perhaps massive is an
>>> exaggeration, grin, but seriously, I saw one interview where multiple
>
>>> cups of coffee were being recommended. Just a couple of years ago the
>
>>> medical community would have admonished you for this.
>>>
>>> So I agree with have to proceed withcaution when it comes to these
>>> reports and not jump on bandwagons. I recall a decade ago when
>>> low-carb diets were all the rage, and everyone was sure this was the
>>> way to lose weight and eat in general. Now we know that a balance
> diet
>>
>>> including complex carbs is much better than low-carb or no-carb.
>>>
>>> I think balance is key, and watching consumption amounts and what we
>>> eat does more than following current trends.
>>>
>>> Bridgit
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Mike Freeman
>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 11:04 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Recently DXED Pre-Diabetic
>>>
>>>
>>> I don't know. Frankly, I don't buy any of it. There are too many
>>> variables to draw such conclusions IMHO. Remember also that more
> fiber
>>
>>> was supposed to lessen the risk of colon cancer but that also has
>>> been
>>
>>> called into question. Mike
>>>
>>> On Sep 11, 2013, at 17:50, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> In meat? Okay, what about so-called organic meat? Like the stuff
>>>> void of man-made preservatives and additives and all that junk?
>>>> Guess I haven't heard this one.
>>>>
>>>> Bridgit
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>> Behalf Of Mike Freeman
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 3:48 PM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Recently DXED Pre-Diabetic
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> He is probably worried about supposed colon cancer risk. Mike
>>>>
>>>> On Sep 11, 2013, at 12:59, Bridgit Pollpeter
>>>> <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Why avoid meat? I know too much protein can actually affect glucose
>>>>> levels, but usually protein is recommended because protein is what
>>>>> stabilizes blood sugars. I know protein can be found in food other
>>>>> than meat, but I've never heard you should avoid meat.
>>>>>
>>>>> Bridgit
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>>> Behalf Of Bill Lewis
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 11:36 AM
>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Recently DXED Pre-Diabetic
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi Vicky, my name is Bill Lewis, and I want to share with you the
>>>>> importance of our following the basics of glucose control.
>>>>>
>>>>> There is an old and famous saying that "He who does not understand
>>>>> his
>>>
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