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Why Is Getting More Fiber Important For Diabetics?
A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭

For those that have used the services of a Diabetic Dietitian you may have got the advice "get more fiber in your diet".

Fiber is a "carb" but it is the one that can NOT be digested.

So what?

What that means "for us" is that our system sees it as any other carb we consume and it "tries" to digest it and convert it to sugar.

Because it can't our system (wastes) resources trying to do so. And if some of our digestive process is working on the fiber it is not available to metabolize the carbs… read more

posted January 16, 2022
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A DiabetesTeam Member

Your such a great resource and inspiration for us newbie diabetics. Thanks for the insightful post.

posted January 16, 2022
A DiabetesTeam Member

Thanks Graham. Always appreciate your knowledge and support.

posted January 18, 2022
A DiabetesTeam Member

Newbie over here. Thank you so much for the information Graham.

posted January 16, 2022
A DiabetesTeam Member

😉Thank you.. i'm learning ... got to order some fiber.."hey Alexa.. put fiber on my list" than continuing mumbling to myself .. my friend told me too .. now little demon in my head .. im checking around to see what else I can learn .. 😊

posted January 16, 2022
A DiabetesTeam Member

Welcome to the retirement age young man😉

posted January 16, 2022

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