Hi Dr Richard and Lisa!
Although I don't know much about the SP diet, I believe LCing is very helpful in controlling bGs. Last June, as indicated at the bottom of my posts, A1c results were quite high. I decided to do as much as I could to get them down. After a few days on Montignac and taking my bGs more often throughout the day, I picked up Dr Bernstein Diabetes Solution and reduced carbos to between 30 to 50 grams per day, limited to low glycemic index foods - mostly veggies and occasionally berries.
I have been able to lower 14-day averages on glucometer to 5.8 (104), including readings in the morning when I get the 'dawn phenomena' and numbers can go up to around 160. Between noon and 6am bGs are mostly normal. Next Dr appointment is on Sept. 18 and I will then find out the results of tests done yesterday morning - including the A1c.
All this took only 2 months to achieve, while 3 years ago when I had first been diagnosed and followed a program of 150gr CHO - 70gr protein - 70gr lipids, it had taken about 6 months to get down to a 6.6 A1c, which is not bad, but still above normal. Then and now, daily caloric intake is around 1,500 calories.
You might like to check out some of the other sections specially related to diabetes: 1.
Diabetes/blood sugar
2.
Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes and also 3. in the USENET newsgroup
Diabetes.
Knowing I can control my bG levels with low-carbing is very empowering - and I plan to make this not only a WOE (way of eating) but also a WOF (way of life).
Once I'm at my goal weight, I will slowly add carbs and continue monitoring bGs to maintain good numbers..
I'm sooo very grateful to have found these forums. LCers are taking a pro-active role with their health.
Quote:
Never give up on a dream - Jim Morris
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