CARBS AND GLUCOSE LEVELS

We know the carbs in foods contribute the most to a rise in glucose levels after eating. Knowing that, we assume to lower our glucose levels we cut carbs. A nasty little fact is research, and research shows that lowering glucose is not as simple as cutting carbs. If you have glucose through the actions of the pancreas, medications, or a shot you should be able to control your glucose level after eating.

Many studies have been conducted on both type 1 and type 2 diabetics over the years. According to Madelyn Wheeler, RD, "A lot depends on other components of the diet; healthy or not-so-healthy fat, and whether or not people lose weight while on an eating plan." Lowering carbs can be a good thing and eliminating some unhealthy carbs is a very good thing but that is part of an overall plan to lower glucose levels.