What are the best carbohydrates for type 2 diabetes

When talking about carbohydrates and which ones in particular are good or best for a diabetic diet. Remember one thing, all carbs will turn to sugar, some faster than others, there are no best carbs but there are some that will work a lot slower in your system and will give your blood sugar control system a better chance of catching up.
The carbohydrates that will do you the biggest favour or rather, kick your arse the least are carbs from the following food groups.

• Unrefined grains and oats


• Pulses and legumes such as kidney beans and lentils


• Nuts, walnuts, macadamias. (watch out for peanuts and cashews)

Remember, all of the above carbohydrates groups should still be taken in severely restricted amounts, your metabolism is not equipped to deal with large amounts of carbohydrates, YOU HAVE AN ILLNESS FOR LIFE don't ever forget it.

What is the cause of type 2 diabetes

There are many theories as to the cause of type 2 diabetes, no one is 100% sure but there seems to be a strong indication that a diet low in essential fatty omega 3 6 and 9 acids and a diet high in processed sugars and flours as well as large amounts of hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats and trans fatty acids.
Also a lifestyle with little or no exercise. The general consensus leans towards type 2 diabetes being a genetic disease yet the facts do not bear this out. Our gene pool does not simply jump the ratio of sufferers from 1 in 100 00 to roughly 1 in 10 over a fifty year period. Some other factor is to blame here. It is no coincidence that in the last year or so, we have seen a massive movement for the eradication of hydrogenated oils from our supermarkets. Perhaps the law suits are already threatening and the huge multi national markets are getting ready for damage limitation.

How To Keep Your Blood Sugar Levels In A Safe Low Range

The theory behind this is fairly simple, don't eat foods that consistently cause your blood sugar levels to rise. This would include anything that is carbohydrate based. The trouble is, most people think that if your type 2 diabetic but you stick to things like wholemeal pasta or porridge oats, then your going to be ok.
Not really, because over time you pancreas will be put under more and more strain, overcompensating for the fact that your cells are not as responsive to insulin as they should be. You need to avoid or heavily restrict, anything that is going to do this to your system. What ever you do, do not start the day with a carb based meal. This sets you up for more of the same throughout the day.
Remember, you pancreas needs its rest and your body will manage to find energy through foods other that pasta. Keeping your blood sugar levels low will massively help your pancreas and your insulin sensitivity improve

Is Low Blood Sugar A Good Sign For Type 2 Diabetes

In my experience, yes it is. This indicates that not only is your pancreas still working but that your blood sugar levels are in a safe range. The circumstances however, are a different story altogether. This may be a sever hypoglycemic reaction to high blood sugar. Your body had thrown out a massive amount of insulin to compensate and as a result it has gone from high to low.

Your best plan of attack it to allow your body to exert its effects naturally. For instance, try going without any carbohydrates in the morning. You will feel a little washed out but nothing compared to a serious hypoglycemic episode that you would have had, had you eaten too many carbs.

If you go without carbs and feel that slightly shaky weak feeling. Don't panic, see it as a good sign, a sign that things are still working. It is from here that you can map out a proper plan of action.

High Protein Low Carbohydrate Diets - How To Still Get Enough Fiber

One of the big problems with high protein low carbohydrate diets is the lack of fiber, or so you would think. There are basically two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble.

Insoluble fiber is the kind you get from cereal and wholemeal breads. It is the kind of fiber that cannot be broken down and ingested by your body, This sort of fiber literally scrapes your bowels as it makes its way out of your body, cleaning them as it goes. It is responsible for moving bulk through the intestines and helps maintain pH balance in the intestines and bowels.

Soluble fiber is entirely different and believed to be far superior. It helps remove bulk through the intestines in less time, maintains pH balance in the intestines and bowels and is believed to help ward off certain types of cancer. It is contained in food such as green veg, fruit, oat products.

Remember that as a type 2 diabetic you should be watching your carb intake and getting most of your fiber from cereals and wheat products only serves to push up your blood sugar levels.
Not so with green veg, you can have as much as you like and you will still be getting adequate and superior forms of fiber in your diet.