To carb or not to carb?

[Schummakker]

Have read a lot of. conflicting advice re carbs.

Some say no carbs at all but diabetes uk saying some whole meal carbs are necessary for health.

What to do with Diabetes Type 2?

Type 2 diabetic here. I definitely would recommend reducing carbs. All carbs even whole meal ultimately convert to glucose just more slowly than refined carbs. I try to avoid carbs other than those in veg and some dairy and it has reduced my HB1ac since I was diagnosed. Your body needs fat and protein as it can’t produce these whereas the body doesn’t need carbs to produce glucose ( it’s just easier for the body). I don’t do Keto as don’t think I could stick to it long term. I drink stacks of water and veggies for fibre and actually feel a million times better since changing diet. Its worth buying a meter and testing after eating carbs to see how this impacts blood sugar levels....

There are essential fats and essential amino acids - you need these to survive. There are NO essential carbohydrates that I know of.

It's a complicated subject, try the internet - there are some excellent videos on metabolic syndrome, DT2, insulin resistance, etc. You could look up Dr. Jason Fung on youtube, he explains it so well.