Understanding Low-Carbohydrate Approach to Diabetes Treatment

Here is a short step-by-step summary of the only method that truly works in controlling diabetes. This approach is essential for adults and children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes to prevent the development of chronic complications in the long run.

1. Understand why blood glucose targets should be 75–90 mg/dL for adult diabetics and why higher levels put your health at serious risk.
2. Strictly follow a low-carb diet. It is of utmost importance to avoid eating and drinking any forbidden foods, including fruits. Refrain from consuming them, even in the tiniest quantities.
3. Avoid using dietary carbohydrates for entertainment purposes. Instead, explore alternative avenues for enjoyment. In order to minimize the urge for indulgence, strive to steer clear of both acute and chronic stress. If needed, alleviate the pressures imposed by your career, family, and society. Aim to lead a relaxed and balanced lifestyle.
4. Within a few days or weeks, uncover the unique characteristics of your diabetes. It involves understanding how your blood glucose levels behave at various hours throughout the day. Additionally, it is essential to learn the general factors that impact insulin sensitivity and assess how they affect you.
5. Based on the information gathered in the previous stage, with trial and error, decide the optimal schedule for insulin injections. Also, determine the appropriate types and dosages for each shot.
6. Some individuals with mild type 2 diabetes can manage without daily insulin shots. However, it is still essential for them to learn the proper techniques for administering these injections and to keep insulin on hand in case their condition deteriorates.
7. The needed insulin doses may vary based on many factors such as time of year and physical activity levels, requiring adaptability on your part to accommodate these changes.
8. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the available diabetes medications, including metformin and other drugs, by familiarizing yourself with their benefits and potential side effects. Evaluate whether incorporating these medications into your treatment plan is appropriate.
9. Avoid using diabetes drugs or higher insulin doses to compensate for consuming forbidden foods rich in carbohydrates. Also, do not excessively limit your protein intake in an attempt to lose weight, lower insulin doses, or completely stop taking insulin shots.
10. Prioritize regular exercise and allocate dedicated time and energy for it on a weekly basis. Engaging in physical activity is crucial as it plays a vital role in preventing age-related ailments, physical and mental decline. Even if you maintain a perfectly healthy diet and consistently achieve normal blood glucose levels, exercise remains indispensable for overall well-being.

The remainder of this book provides comprehensive details and elaboration on the points above. It delves into the intricacies and nuances of each topic to ensure a thorough understanding and practical application of the concepts discussed.

What You’ll Need and the Rewards You’ll Reap

As mentioned in the preface, to effectively apply this approach to diabetes treatment, it is crucial to possess a high level of motivation and above-average cognitive abilities. Maintaining strong motivation is essential for implementing all the elements outlined above. Advanced cognitive skills are indispensable for establishing an appropriate insulin injection schedule, selecting optimal insulin doses, and making necessary adjustments over time.

The positive news is that you don’t have to experience constant hunger or exert excessive effort at the gym to manage your diabetes effectively. Regarding insulin injections, you’ll learn how to administer them painlessly. The initial stage requires investing time and effort to grasp the theory behind the low-carb system and acquire practical implementation skills. However, after the initial phase, you can lead a conventional life and excel in your chosen endeavors. Despite living with diabetes, you may discover that, as you age, you appear younger than your peers and enjoy better physical well-being.

Before switching to the low-carbohydrate diet, please read section 1.2 of this book, undergo blood and urine tests to assess kidney function, and consult your doctor. Dangerous side effects may occur, including irreversible kidney damage. You have been warned.