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Is it safe to competely cut out sugars and carbs on a diabetic diet?

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Dr. Tracie Leonhardt answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

No: The body needs healthy low glycemic carbohydrates. Eating too little carbs can stress the body and in the long run worsen Insulin resistance.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Yes: And your body will thank you.

Answered 12/16/2012

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Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Absolutely - Debated: Almost impossible to do 100%. But if sugar is high, adding more doesn’t help. Like other animals, in healthy condition, ≥50% of internal sugar is from internal conversion of protein ; fat into sugar. Converting fat to sugar also generates soluble ketone compounds; another alternative fuel. Brain ; nerve cells burn sugar ;/or ketones for energy to function; reason too low a total creates problems.

Answered 1/6/2015

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