Fri, Jun-21-02, 07:08
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Senior Member
Posts: 341
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 223/209/200
BF:
Progress: 61%
Location: Coastal Northwest US
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welcome to the forum.
while I don't have direct experience with Glucophage, I would say that using it is only half the remedy, and it may be necessary for short or long term.
Has your doctor recommended reduction or elimination of "high carb" foods? Did he give you any examples?
Generally, foods can be classified on the basis of what effects are to blood chemistry (specifically glucose, insulin, and cholesterol). Foods that rather quickly increase your available glucose are called highly glycemic, and there is a glycemic index which rates these. Only some carbs are of this type. These are generally those that would tend to break down in the upper small intestine.
most of grains, flour, nuts, sugar are highly glycemic. all fruit contain carbs that are high glycemic, and some vegetables do too.
various low carb plans target at least the highest or quickest acting of these carb foods. Some, like Sugerbusters, only target the most refined of foods, such as white flour and sugar.
have a look at the various links, including "Which low-carb plan is right for me".
good luck.
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