THE LOW-CARB DIABETES SOLUTION

In this extract, we find out how and why The CSIRO Low-carb Diabetes Diet & Lifestyle Solution works so well. The diet works because it has been developed using the latest scientific evidence to create an eating pattern that provides an optimal amount and balance of macronutrients for weight and blood glucose control, metabolic health and wellbeing, to maximise the health benefits that can be gained–particularly for people with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. In addition, it also takes into account the individual’s need for diet flexibility.

1 IT LIMITS CARBOHYDRATE AND HIGH-CARB FOODS

Eating foods with higher amounts of carbohydrate–such as bread, cereals, rice, pasta, potatoes, many fruits, and foods high in sugar–can cause blood glucose levels to rapidly rise, which can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, along with the health consequences associated with these conditions. This