diabetes
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louisedan said:
How ridiculous. My hubby is type 2 diabetic too and SW is perfect for us. You naturally don't have any sugar so that's great. I use my syns for chocolate or desserts and he uses them for crisps and savoury stuff.
The only thing the consultant might be referring to is the fruit. You do have to be sensible with the amount but that's the same if he wasn't on SW!
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I can see where the consultant is coming from actually . apart from sugar , the main thing diabetics need to watch are carbs as these are with what the body gets its energy , makes sugars and produces insulin , so a diet which allows you to eat as much carbs as you can is not ideal for a diabetic .
The problem is many health professionals do not have an accurate view of what SW is about.
This is what is says on the SW website
Q: I have diabetes. Can I still Food Optimise?
A: Yes. Food Optimising provides a healthy, balanced diet. Diabetes UK suggests that people with diabetes follow the same healthy, balanced diet recommended for the population as a whole. In general it is recommended that people with diabetes base meals and snacks around plenty of starchy foods – and this is easily achieved when Food Optimising. As with all medical conditions, it is important to follow the medical and dietary advice given by your health care team. For example some people with diabetes may be given specific advice on the amount of certain foods they should eat, so it is important to bear this in mind when choosing your Free Foods.
Many of our members with diabetes have found their blood glucose levels and general health have improved significantly since following Food Optimising and a number also report that they require less medication now they have lost weight.
“Fourteen months ago I was told by my doctor that I would soon be injecting insulin if I didn't change my eating and drinking habits. Thanks to Food Optimising I now take no medication at all!” From John Ritchie
As a group member your Consultant will help you incorporate any dietary recommendations into your Food Optimising, and support you in your weight management.
If you choose to become a Slimming World Online member, you’ll be asked to let us know if you have diabetes during registration, and as part of your membership package you’ll receive further information about Food Optimising with diabetes. You can read our medical policy here…
This is what is says on the SW website
Q: I have diabetes. Can I still Food Optimise?
A: Yes. Food Optimising provides a healthy, balanced diet. Diabetes UK suggests that people with diabetes follow the same healthy, balanced diet recommended for the population as a whole. In general it is recommended that people with diabetes base meals and snacks around plenty of starchy foods – and this is easily achieved when Food Optimising. As with all medical conditions, it is important to follow the medical and dietary advice given by your health care team. For example some people with diabetes may be given specific advice on the amount of certain foods they should eat, so it is important to bear this in mind when choosing your Free Foods.
Many of our members with diabetes have found their blood glucose levels and general health have improved significantly since following Food Optimising and a number also report that they require less medication now they have lost weight.
“Fourteen months ago I was told by my doctor that I would soon be injecting insulin if I didn't change my eating and drinking habits. Thanks to Food Optimising I now take no medication at all!” From John Ritchie
As a group member your Consultant will help you incorporate any dietary recommendations into your Food Optimising, and support you in your weight management.
If you choose to become a Slimming World Online member, you’ll be asked to let us know if you have diabetes during registration, and as part of your membership package you’ll receive further information about Food Optimising with diabetes. You can read our medical policy here…
Claireybella
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My hubby is also type 2 diabetic and has been told by the diabetic nurse that the SW plan is probably the best he can follow. Yes, there is the fruit side of things, but he was given a list of fruit he should eat, eat occasionally and avoid. Saying that, he's not been watching what he eats recently, and has had a couple of hypos, so maybe that will be the kick up the bum he needs to get back on track.
