I'm new and confused - LONG - apologies

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I am from Australia and have NIDD (Type 2). There is a very strong educational

program throughout our country which is being escalated further as governments

start taking note of research on the rapidly growing number of diabetics

especially NIDDs and the obesity of school children who seem to be eating

incorrectly and not exercising.

Most programs including that given by my diabetes educator and my doctor who

oversee my progress, follow the low glycaemic diet based on the one put out by

the Diabetes Association of Australia, The Anti-Cancer Council and the National

Heart Foundation. The emphasis is on decreasing the fats eaten and encourages

only low glycaemic carbohydrates. My diet calls for the low glycaemic lentils,

pasta, basmati rice, sweet potato, corn, wholegrain bread, oatmeal and fibre etc

as making up the bulk of my meals. Three pieces of fruit, unlimited vegetables,

low fat dairy products (not to exceed 30g of fat a day) and, 120g of meat are

allowed.

My problem is, that reading back through the archives, many of these products

seem to be on most members forbidden list and I am very confused.

I lost weight on a 1600 calorie version of my diet for four years after becoming

a paraplegic (and was never hungry) but a year ago, through inability to

exercise sufficiently, I had to go onto Metformin twice a day. I am not young

and wheeling my wheelchair, although helpful as an exercise, is often difficult

for me now as my joints become arthritic. I still believe in, and follow this

diet but it is becoming harder to keep my weight under control as I exercise

less.

Why do so many people have differing views of how NIDD can be controlled? I have

read both the American and British recommended diets and they say much the same

as the Australian recommendations. Why the difference. My diet has all but made

me hate the taste of sweet or fatty foods now.

Maxine in Australia