Hopefully most people are not so narrowminded as to believe that only one way of eating is good for everyone. If a plant-based diet works for you, that’s great. If it doesn’t then you’ll have to find something else.
If you are happy with your weight and health you don’t need to read any further.
If you are tired of being tired, if you are always hungry especially after eating carbs, can’t lose weight, maybe you need to change what and how you eat.
Insulin resistance, IR, is the cause of type two diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver, NAFL. Dietary fat does not cause fatty liver disease. A diet that allows your body to store fat is the cause.
Insulin resistance can be present 10 to 15 years before a diagnosis of diabetes.
If a diabetic eats carbohydrates, either refined or simple, their blood glucose will be elevated. All carbohydrates turn into glucose. It doesn’t matter if it’s fruit, whole grain bread or a candy bar. If a diabetic eats fat and moderate protein it will have little impact on their blood glucose level. Isn’t it better to control your IR and blood glucose level by diet instead of drugs?
The American and Canadian diabetics association still recommend eating carbohydrates at every meal plus snacks. Why would you eat something that is only going to make your diabetes worse?
Insulin is called the fat storage hormone. When you eat any carbohydrates or a large amount of protein your body produces insulin. A constant supply of insulin in your bloodstream will most likely eventually cause insulin resistance. Oh, and weight gain.
There are genetic and lifestyle risk factors for IR. That is why some skinny people will have diabetes and some morbidly obese people don’t.
If your current way of eating is not working for you do some research. Look up intermittent fasting. It’s a great way to control your weight, IR and diabetes. Low-carb and ketogenic ways of eating are sustainable long-term. Look at discussions and Facebook groups about low-carb eating and fasting to read what real people are experiencing.
Know the difference ketogenic and ketoacidosis.
“Ketoacidosis refers to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and is a complication of type 1 diabetes. It’s a life-threatening condition resulting from dangerously high levels of blood sugar and ketones. It’s critical that you get prompt treatment.”
Ketosis is the presence of ketones and is not harmful.
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Mom2four0418, I hope you enjoy his book. Take a look at some of his videos or his website idmprogram.com.
Dr Jason Fung is a Canadian nephrologist.
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