wheat based products +diabetes type 2

[tellyb]

are wheat based cereals harmful to diabetes type 2 people?

[ceejayblue]

They aren't harmful if you stick to the recommended portion size and count the carbs (don't take any notice of the "of which added sugars" figures on the label - its total carbs that count!). I have cereal some mornings, either bran flakes, porridge or a premium muesli but I stick to the portion size and I have low fat greek yogurt with mine (porridge is made with water) and berries.

[oceantragic]

A lot of people say they're harmful to everyone.

Key thing is wheat like many other things raises glucose levels, and for some people quite a lot. I don't regard wheat as healthy so generally I choose not to eat it, my choice, that's not for everyone.

Anything which raises glucose levels should be careful considered and maybe seek alternatives which don't have the same effect. I believe this applies to Type2's, Type1's and non-pancreatically-challenged people.

[suefone]

please look at nutrition,org Dr greger site its changing our life for the better

[suefone]

No. read DR McDougalls web page and diet ,also nutrition fact , org we have normal blood sugar levels after a few week s doing this. please do some research

[DRWF Partner]

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