Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 >Because the Atkins diet does not subscribe fat intake, those who are >using it should read this little article, published by the American >Medical Association: > > " Maintaining a healthy weight can significantly reduce your >risk of > type II diabetes. (There is no known way to prevent the >other form > of the disease--type I diabetes.) For people who are >diagnosed with > type II diabetes, weight loss is often the first treatment >that doctors > recommend. Weight loss dieting does NOT work - it has a 95-98% failure rate and most people who lose weight gain it back plus some. Yo-yo dieting causes more problems than not dieting. Following a " diabetic diet " , exercising and taking your meds is much more important than worrying about what the number on the scale says. Rosie Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 > > >I lost 25 pounds and I have my BG's under control without meds by reducing >my fat intake, my carb intake, eating high fiber foods, and excising. I am >not using any special diet, just common sense. That's great for you, but not effective for everyone. Rosie Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 You obviously havent read the Atkins book. But even more compelling are the people who are on Atkins and, THROUGH their DOCTORS , have shown their cholesterol levels have dropped significantly, their weight has dropped significantly, their energy has risen significantly, and if they are diabetic, their bg's are significantly better. This isn't a diet for everyone, if you are having kidney problems or heart problems you shouldnt attempt it without guidance from your doctor (it can be modified). I've lost 16 lbs and my bg's are running 85 - 130 (were running 180 to 200) I am not taking any diabetes medications. I do take high blood pressure med which has been reduced since being on this WOE. Meenie fat intake Because the Atkins diet does not subscribe fat intake, those who are using it should read this little article, published by the American Medical Association: " Maintaining a healthy weight can significantly reduce your risk of type II diabetes. (There is no known way to prevent the other form of the disease--type I diabetes.) For people who are diagnosed with type II diabetes, weight loss is often the first treatment that doctors recommend. " Because heart attacks are the leading cause of death in people who have diabetes, doctors recommend that people with the disease reduce their fat intake. If you are diagnosed with either form of diabetes, your doctor (often working with a dietitian) will design a meal plan to fit your needs. Carefully following your recommended eating program can help you control the level of sugar in your blood and reduce your risk of long-term complications. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 I lost 25 pounds and I have my BG's under control without meds by reducing my fat intake, my carb intake, eating high fiber foods, and excising. I am not using any special diet, just common sense. One common sense item for me is the low fat portion of my eating program (I even try to shy away from using the word " diet " , when I think about it, because it seems to have negative connotations for me). I went to a lecture with a top diabetes specialist the other night at the local medical association meeting, and he was very skeptical of the Atkins diet, as were the other doctors there, by the way. Ms Rosie wrote: > > > >Because the Atkins diet does not subscribe fat intake, those who are > >using it should read this little article, published by the American > >Medical Association: > > > > " Maintaining a healthy weight can significantly reduce your > >risk of > > type II diabetes. (There is no known way to prevent the > >other form > > of the disease--type I diabetes.) For people who are > >diagnosed with > > type II diabetes, weight loss is often the first treatment > >that doctors > > recommend. > > Weight loss dieting does NOT work - it has a 95-98% failure rate and > most people who lose weight gain it back plus some. Yo-yo dieting causes > more problems than not dieting. Following a " diabetic diet " , exercising > and taking your meds is much more important than worrying about what the > number on the scale says. > > Rosie > Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > New hobbies? New curiosities? New enthusiasms? > http://www.onelist.com > Sign up for a new email list today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 I am reading Dr. Atkin's book. He sounds very convincing. All that fat is alarming though. With the little experimenting I've done, the fat does seem to keep my bg low and not raise my weight. A RD gave a talk to our local diabetes support group. She said you need some fat in your diet and recommended anyone eating peanut butter not buy the low fat kind (manufacturers have to substitute something for fat and sugar is a cheap alternative). She advised going easy on the carbs and said that diets fail because people tire of them. She stressed common sense and eating a variety of foods, and keeping track of which carbs cause your bg to rise. My sister sent me some grapefruit and oranges from FL. So far the orange half I ate caused a big surge and the grapefruit was fine. I wonder why. I am watching my carbs, cutting back on fruit to 1/day, trying to have 2 salads a day and generally following Dr. Chuck's diet (on the web). So far so good. Lately there has been a lot of discussion about Dr. D'Adamo's blood type diet. My daughter is type O and really likes it. I am type A and my husband is type O. D'Adamo says the type A diet is vegetarian and type A people are prone for diabetes. Are most of you type A? I'm curious. Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 I'm type A+ As to Dr Atkins, I was surprised to discover on Dietwatch that my caloric intake was only about 1600 cal a day on atkins. I thought it would be much higher ... but after you are on his diet a few days your appetite levels off , you don't have the cravings you did before and you just don't eat as much... without feeling like you are missing anything and certainly without as much junkie stuff . You are comfortable in the knowledge that if you are hungry you can eat unlike so many other " diets " where you have to go long periods of time with nothing other than a celery stick. Meenie PS... maybe that orange pushed your bg's higher than the grapefruit because it's sweeter? Did you have anything else with the orange or grapefruit? > > >I am reading Dr. Atkin's book. He sounds very convincing. All that fat is >alarming though. With the little experimenting I've done, the fat does seem >to keep my bg low and not raise my weight. A RD gave a talk to our local >diabetes support group. She said you need some fat in your diet and >recommended anyone eating peanut butter not buy the low fat kind >(manufacturers have to substitute something for fat and sugar is a cheap >alternative). She advised going easy on the carbs and said that diets fail >because people tire of them. She stressed common sense and eating a variety >of foods, and keeping track of which carbs cause your bg to rise. My sister >sent me some grapefruit and oranges from FL. So far the orange half I ate >caused a big surge and the grapefruit was fine. I wonder why. > >I am watching my carbs, cutting back on fruit to 1/day, trying to have 2 >salads a day and generally following Dr. Chuck's diet (on the web). So far >so good. > >Lately there has been a lot of discussion about Dr. D'Adamo's blood >type diet. My daughter is type O and really likes it. I am type A and my >husband is type O. D'Adamo says the type A diet is vegetarian and type A >people are prone for diabetes. Are most of you type A? I'm curious. > >Pat > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >We are proud as punch of our new web site! >http://www.onelist.com >Onelist: The leading provider of free email community services Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 And there are many doctors and RD's who aren't skeptical of Atkins or low carb. It's " old school " vs " New school " . The medical community is always slow to accept changes. I know. I work there. Meenie Re: fat intake > > >I lost 25 pounds and I have my BG's under control without meds by reducing >my fat intake, my carb intake, eating high fiber foods, and excising. I am >not using any special diet, just common sense. One common sense item for me >is the low fat portion of my eating program (I even try to shy away from >using the word " diet " , when I think about it, because it seems to have >negative connotations for me). I went to a lecture with a top diabetes >specialist the other night at the local medical association meeting, and he >was very skeptical of the Atkins diet, as were the other doctors there, by >the way. > >Ms Rosie wrote: > >> >> >> >Because the Atkins diet does not subscribe fat intake, those who are >> >using it should read this little article, published by the American >> >Medical Association: >> > >> > " Maintaining a healthy weight can significantly reduce your >> >risk of >> > type II diabetes. (There is no known way to prevent the >> >other form >> > of the disease--type I diabetes.) For people who are >> >diagnosed with >> > type II diabetes, weight loss is often the first treatment >> >that doctors >> > recommend. >> >> Weight loss dieting does NOT work - it has a 95-98% failure rate and >> most people who lose weight gain it back plus some. Yo-yo dieting causes >> more problems than not dieting. Following a " diabetic diet " , exercising >> and taking your meds is much more important than worrying about what the >> number on the scale says. >> >> Rosie >> Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> New hobbies? New curiosities? New enthusiasms? >> http://www.onelist.com >> Sign up for a new email list today > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Start a new hobby. Meet a new friend. >http://www.onelist.com >Onelist: The leading provider of free email list services Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 I am glad that you added the part about using the diet and heart disease. If you have some forms of heart disease the diet is too low and can cause some major problems with heart rythem. I was on it for 3 months about 4 years ago and ended up in hospital for 20 days while they got my body back in balance. It is a good diet for some people but not for everyone. Bill Newman -- Rochester, NY wtnewman@... Bill@... www.christianmerchants.com List owner: bibletalk@... & disaster@... & medsupport@... Moderator/Host: response@... & preparedness@... & www.delphi.com/disaster wnservices@... -- Web Development -- Web Hosting -- Desktop Publishing .. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 In a message dated 99-03-22 11:40:10 EST, you write: << I am glad that you added the part about using the diet and heart disease. If you have some forms of heart disease the diet is too low and can cause some major problems with heart rythem. I was on it for 3 months about 4 years ago and ended up in hospital for 20 days while they got my body back in balance. It is a good diet for some people but not for everyone. >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 Sorry about that first send - it got away from me - again! - Bill makes a good point. I think every diet needs to be monitored by your doctor. I have a weird little quirk with my heart problems. There is something in my system that drains the potassium - so I have to take 20 meq twice a day in order to just maintain. My dad has the same problem. Sure causes havoc with the electrolytes - in Port Orange, FL << I am glad that you added the part about using the diet and heart disease. If you have some forms of heart disease the diet is too low and can cause some major problems with heart rythem. I was on it for 3 months about 4 years ago and ended up in hospital for 20 days while they got my body back in balance. It is a good diet for some people but not for everyone. >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 1999 Report Share Posted March 23, 1999 Pat - I just talked yesterday with my sister about that body type diet - Type A - T - P etc. and after hearing all the info I think I was an A. Interesting that they say those types are prone to diabetes. Rebekah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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