WHAT WORKS?

WHY I THINK THE LOW CARBOHYDRATE /LOW INSULIN REGIME
IS THE BEST APPROACH TO THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES …

RON RAAB B.Ec.

(Copyright - Ron Raab)
SUMMARY

This article outlines my before and after experience in adopting a low carbohydrate/low glycemic index/low insulin/moderate protein/appropriate fat approach to the management of my Type 1, insulin dependent diabetes.

It outlines the inherent logic and many advantages of this approach, and the contradictions and some of the negative outcomes that are inherent in the high carbohydrate/high insulin approach.

It includes reference to the Diabetes Centre in New York which specialises in this approach and which educated me in it. This article is based on what I learnt there, and from others who have adopted this approach, and on my experience in applying it since June 1998.

It points out my experience whereby an insulin pump is not necessary for excellent blood sugars.

It also suggests that, subject to further research, this approach may have an additional benefit in developing countries, where insulin is often prohibitively expensive, as it results in a reduction in insulin needed.

It should be understood that this does not represent the position of any medical organisation with which I work or of which I am a member.

Expert advice should be sought before changes are made to a person treatment regime.

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