[jer.lawrence]

I typically say that I shoot for 60-75g of carbs a day. Over the last week or so, I've been trying the Atkin's "Induction Phase" myself which is supposedly 20g of carbs per day. I find that ridiculously difficult for me, so I went with a "Modified" induction phase.

I stick with the same principals (and yes, veggies count as carbs), and try to eat less than 20g of carbs, but I'm much more lenient on the veggies. If it's over 20g of carbs, and the carbs were veggies, then I'm not going to worry about it. I dont' know if that's really the way to go or not.. I'm just trying to kick-start the weight loss. I have found, however, that my BGs have been fantastic eating like this.

I was still stable and healthy eating 30g per meal (only 15g at breakfast), and I wasn't gaining weight.. I just wasn't really losing it quickly enough for my liking.

This 20g a day is proving VERY difficult to stick to.. I'm still trying though. hehe.

[fgummett]

I know everyone has a different approach and response, but I really found induction -- in many respects -- very easy. Yes I had somewhat of a constant background headache for a few days as my brain got used to fewer carb-buzzes... but in practical terms all I had to do was look at the nutritional label and anything that had more than 1g carbs per serving was out.. simple, straightforward, binary choice -- can I eat this or not? -- no counting, no figuring I:C ratio for the bolus etc...

I guess cold-turkey works best for me... and yes you can include that in your low-carb menu... although be careful, as the deli varieties may have added sugars

[jwags]

I've been T 2 for 3 years and have tried all sorts of carb levels. Little by little I have been lowering my daily allotment and now I tend to do around 15 a meal and 10 for snacks. Depending on the day I usually eat between 40-75 carbs a day. I use my bg meter to tell me what I can eat. 90 minutes to 2 hours after you eat test your bg. You should be between 120-140 or lower. If you are a lot higher, lower your carbs at the next meal. If you are right in the range than you are eating the right amount of carbs. It is impossible to eliminate all carbs because even then your body will make glucose out of protein and fat. I use Dana Carpendar's Low Carb Cookbooks. She has lots of recipes for low carb cookies, brownies, pancakes, etc. As far as meds most doctors will see if you can do it with diet alone for a few months before adding medication. Here is a good webstie to learn more about T 2 Blood Sugar 101
Blood Sugar 101