Exchange Diet

Told to follow a strict diet GI, which is low on carbohydrates bad. Is this the same thing a diabetic diet?

No, they are very different plans. The diabetic exchange rate regime is an archaic system in which various quantities of food have been attributed to an "exchange" value. An exchange of breads / starches were estimated at 15g carbohydrate (1 small potato, 1 slice of bread, a small brownie), etc. The problem is that the food we eat does not often fit these amounts 15g (most bars of 17-20g of carbohydrate per slice), if you end up with very imprecise estimates of carbohydrates.

The glycemic index assigns values to different foods based on speed, they are metabolized and their impact on blood sugar. Also very useful and very vague on its disputed.

The best method is to keep your carbs at a moderate level, not more than 30-40g per meal.

Absolutely. my father was diagnosed as diabetic in the 80s and my wife last year thought Atkins (GI?) diet would be revolutionary. no, they are the same. less refined carbohydrates, the better for your body and it is difficult for your body to get the energy stored in food. Plus you get the fiber.

Remember life is about variety just try to do much good with the occasional bad choice. My father always covet his small piece of chocolate cake. It's funny to watch how long it can last. But he knows he can not have two or even another day of the next ................