Giving up all carbs is not the answer to losing weight or reducing your chances of developing Type 2 diabetes according to Dr. Helen Lawal, who stresses that certain carbohydrates can provide important nutrients and fibre - although a low carb diet has been show to help reverse Type 2 diabetes for many people. WW advisor Dr Helen Lawal says you don’t have to cut out carbs if you want to reduce your chances of developing Type 2 diabetes ahead of World Diabetes Day on November 14.
She said: “Carbs have been demonised, but they are a wide and varied food group, and its important not to cut out the wrong type of carbs. Some carbohydrates including fruit, vegetables, pulses, and wholegrains do contain essential vitamins and minerals and fibre which form part of a healthy balanced diet.
"However, the evidence does show that for some people with diabetes who follow a low carbohydrate diet (less than 130g per day) it can help them to manage their weight and control their blood sugar levels.
