Fellow type 1's. Am I the only diabetic out there that does not restrict his carbs?
I hear all the time about how People with diabetes need to watch there carbs. Does this just hold water for type 2's. I generally stay in good control and am not overweight. I eat my carbs and do so with confidence. Don't get me wrong. It's not like I binge on 700 grams per day, but the recommended carbohydrate intake for a 2000 calorie diet is 300 grams/day. I use a pump, so, yes it is easier to dose for any number of carbs. If I do eat low carb however which I have tried only a few times. I am left feeling constantly worn out and fatigued. I think the media and popular fad diets like Atkin's, has given carbs a bad name. Carbohydrates are our friend. (complex carbs that is). And another thing CARBS DO NOT MAKE YOU FAT. TOO MANY CALORIES DO. I read an article just the other day that did a study and found that people lost more weight were able to keep it off by watching their fat intake than the group who resticted their carbohydrate intake. Okay, I'll get off my soap box now. But seriously, am I the only one who feels this way.
