The Low-Carb Diabetes Cookbook: 100 delicious recipes to help control type 1 and reverse type 2 diabetes

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Everyone is different, but adopting a low carb lifestyle can have significant benefits to your health.

Breakfast: Porridge made with 30g porridge oats, 200ml almond milk, 40g blueberries and 10g pumpkin seedsBut the evidence also shows they can affect growth in children, and so should not be recommended for them. And there is little evidence to show the benefits of this type of diet in people with type 1. But how low is low-carb? There are different types of low-carb diets. Generally, low-carb eating is when you reduce the total amount of carbs you consume in a day to less than 130g. Lunch: Two slices of medium wholemeal bread with grated cheddar, vegetable oil-based spread, tomato and cucumber

Depending on the approach, following a low-carb diet may also lead to other side effects, such as constipation or bad breath. Although these can be unpleasant, they are usually temporary and shouldn’t be harmful in the long term. Speak to your healthcare professional if you’re concerned about any of these. We've included the values of fibre and protein too to help you make sure you are meeting your nutritional requirements. We know lots of people in the UK aren't eating enough fibre, so it's important to try and include good sources in your diet every day.

Finding a way to lose weight can also help you improve the way you manage your condition and reduce your risk of diabetes complications. There are different ways to lose weight, such as a low-carb diet - but there's no one-size-fits-all approach. It's nutritionally balanced, we’ve counted the calories for you, and it contains at least five portions of fruit and veg per day. There is no strong evidence that following a low-carb diet is safe or beneficial, which is why we don’t recommend this diet for people with type 1 diabetes. Explore the recipes that have helped hundreds of thousands of people see real results from real food, low carb approach - including sustainable weight loss and maintenance, improved blood glucose control, reduced medication, type 2 diabetes remission, and improvements in mental health. The Low Carb Cookbook helps you navigate the low carb lifestyle with confidence and ease.