atkins diet and diabetes

atbowen · 08-17-2004, 11:20 AM

I AM TYPE 2 DIABETIC AND HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING MY OWN LOW CARB DIET. HOW DO I FIT THE ATKINS DIET INTO MY DIABETIC MEALS WITHOUT SUFFERING LOW B/S'S? I AM ON THREE DIFFERENT MEDICATIONS TO LOWER MY B/S'S AND IF I DO NOT EAT ENOUGH CARBS MY B/S DROPS.

ANN

Atkins_Nutritionist · 08-17-2004, 12:43 PM

Giving advice on this BB about how to follow the Atkins Nutritional Approach becomes more complicated when diabetes is in the picture, because taking into consideration both blood sugar and medications can vary more so than the typical weight loss issues.

Everyone is individual and it is hard to say for sure how you can incorporate the phases of the approach into your meal planning and blood sugar management. That is not to say it is not possible, it most certainly is. I just do not feel comfortable advising you on such a matter with so little information about your medical history to go on.

The best advice I have for you is to read Atkins Diabetes Revolution which was just published the other week. With this information, you will be able to determine how to incorporate the diet into your lifestyle, so that you will not only be managing your blood sugar, but also working towards your weight loss goals. Many diabetics have had great successes follow the Atkins Nutritional Approach, and most have been able to either reduce or go off of their medications.

After you have become more familiar with the approach and how it can fit into your lifestyle, I would be more than happy to answer specific questions in order to further individualize your meal planning to your personal needs.

Good luck and please keep us updated on your progress!

W8BGONE · 08-17-2004, 02:21 PM

I am type II also and this approach has brought my sugars into control. I have only had two incidents of low blood sugar due to my own neglect in not eating soon enough. I was half expecting to be able to get off my meds, not yet. I have reduced one though, so maybe I am on my way. Before atkins I could not get my sugars under 200, now they are perfect. I have lost 33 #'s since May 29th and even if I had lost nothing, it would still be worth it to follow this for life for my diabetis.

Good luck in your research. I hope Atkins can help you as much as it has helped me!

xanthra · 08-17-2004, 08:34 PM

I will risk the firey arrow and tell you to SEE YOUR DOCTOR about a low carb eating lifestyle. He WILL need to watch your blood sugar too with you so that you can lower you medictions and help you with the hypoglycemia.

It was not stated in the answer to your question so I thought I'd post. You most certainly can (and may I say, should) try Atkins to lower you blood sugar but it must be with your doctors knowledge so he knows why your blood sugar is getting more stable.

Post and let us know in awhile how it is going!!

Xanthra

Atkins_Nutritionist · 08-18-2004, 06:34 AM

I agree with your peers.

The results you talk about (doing Atkins and getting low BS) is common if you are on medications.

You must work with your physician on reducing your medications. Atkins works so well that you may not need tham at all or you will be able to reduce your medications significantly.

Carbohydrates directly effect blood sugar, so when you reduce carbs as you do on Atkins, your blood sugar comes down. It is that simple. You will not need the same medication regimen because the lack of carbs acts as an alternate and superior means to control blood sugar.

It is good to hear that you are experiencing one of the many healthy benefits of the Atkins lifestyle!

JackieO · 08-18-2004, 12:42 PM

I am Type 2 Diabetic & Atkin's is what has brought my blood sugars down to a normal range. I have never had extermely low blood sugar eating this way. It's more balanced & steady throughout the day. Talk to your doctor about it.

DEBI IN OHIO · 08-24-2004, 11:19 PM

I am on 2 meds and even when" totally" cutting out carbs for one complete week I had no low blood sugars.......I no longer buy into u "have" to eat carbs to control ur bs's.......but thats my BODYs reaction

best advice is to let ur doctor know what u are doing, and check bs often

08-17-2004, 11:20 AM	#1
atbowen Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Anderson Island, Wa Posts: 8 Gallery: atbowen Stats: 214/GOAL 140LBS WOE: MY OWN Start Date: onoing	atkins diet and diabetes I AM TYPE 2 DIABETIC AND HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING MY OWN LOW CARB DIET. HOW DO I FIT THE ATKINS DIET INTO MY DIABETIC MEALS WITHOUT SUFFERING LOW B/S'S? I AM ON THREE DIFFERENT MEDICATIONS TO LOWER MY B/S'S AND IF I DO NOT EAT ENOUGH CARBS MY B/S DROPS. ANN

08-17-2004, 02:21 PM	#3
W8BGONE Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MURDOCK, NE Posts: 12 Gallery: W8BGONE Stats: 257/217/140 WOE: ATKINS Start Date: MAY 2004	DIABETIS AND ATKINS I am type II also and this approach has brought my sugars into control. I have only had two incidents of low blood sugar due to my own neglect in not eating soon enough. I was half expecting to be able to get off my meds, not yet. I have reduced one though, so maybe I am on my way. Before atkins I could not get my sugars under 200, now they are perfect. I have lost 33 #'s since May 29th and even if I had lost nothing, it would still be worth it to follow this for life for my diabetis. Good luck in your research. I hope Atkins can help you as much as it has helped me!

08-18-2004, 06:34 AM	#5
Atkins_Nutritionist Nutritionist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atkins Health and Medical Information Services Posts: 684 Gallery: Atkins_Nutritionist	diabetes I agree with your peers. The results you talk about (doing Atkins and getting low BS) is common if you are on medications. You must work with your physician on reducing your medications. Atkins works so well that you may not need tham at all or you will be able to reduce your medications significantly. Carbohydrates directly effect blood sugar, so when you reduce carbs as you do on Atkins, your blood sugar comes down. It is that simple. You will not need the same medication regimen because the lack of carbs acts as an alternate and superior means to control blood sugar. It is good to hear that you are experiencing one of the many healthy benefits of the Atkins lifestyle!

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08-17-2004, 12:43 PM	#2
Atkins_Nutritionist Nutritionist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atkins Health and Medical Information Services Posts: 684 Gallery: Atkins_Nutritionist	Giving advice on this BB about how to follow the Atkins Nutritional Approach becomes more complicated when diabetes is in the picture, because taking into consideration both blood sugar and medications can vary more so than the typical weight loss issues. Everyone is individual and it is hard to say for sure how you can incorporate the phases of the approach into your meal planning and blood sugar management. That is not to say it is not possible, it most certainly is. I just do not feel comfortable advising you on such a matter with so little information about your medical history to go on. The best advice I have for you is to read Atkins Diabetes Revolution which was just published the other week. With this information, you will be able to determine how to incorporate the diet into your lifestyle, so that you will not only be managing your blood sugar, but also working towards your weight loss goals. Many diabetics have had great successes follow the Atkins Nutritional Approach, and most have been able to either reduce or go off of their medications. After you have become more familiar with the approach and how it can fit into your lifestyle, I would be more than happy to answer specific questions in order to further individualize your meal planning to your personal needs. Good luck and please keep us updated on your progress!

08-17-2004, 08:34 PM	#4
xanthra Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: N. Indiana Posts: 34 Gallery: xanthra Stats: 323/260/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2003	I will risk the firey arrow and tell you to SEE YOUR DOCTOR about a low carb eating lifestyle. He WILL need to watch your blood sugar too with you so that you can lower you medictions and help you with the hypoglycemia. It was not stated in the answer to your question so I thought I'd post. You most certainly can (and may I say, should) try Atkins to lower you blood sugar but it must be with your doctors knowledge so he knows why your blood sugar is getting more stable. Post and let us know in awhile how it is going!! Xanthra

08-18-2004, 12:42 PM	#6
JackieO Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 168 Gallery: JackieO Stats: 196/187/130 WOE: Atkins Induction	I am Type 2 Diabetic & Atkin's is what has brought my blood sugars down to a normal range. I have never had extermely low blood sugar eating this way. It's more balanced & steady throughout the day. Talk to your doctor about it.

08-24-2004, 11:19 PM	#7
DEBI IN OHIO Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,121 Gallery: DEBI IN OHIO Stats: 247/191.5/150 WOE: Diabetic.lower carbs Start Date: 05/01, restart 2/22/08 again	I am on 2 meds and even when" totally" cutting out carbs for one complete week I had no low blood sugars.......I no longer buy into u "have" to eat carbs to control ur bs's.......but thats my BODYs reaction best advice is to let ur doctor know what u are doing, and check bs often