It's a difference in terminology.Diet conjures up a restricted food intake for a short period,with specific purpose(. Like losing weight),Our adjustment of food intake is a lifelong way of eating.

I would have thought the answer is quite simple. Eat the amount of carbs that does not raise your blood glucose. For me that is no more that 20g carbs a day. Yes, I do go over that limit sometimes and that’s fine with me.

Others can do well on three or four times that amount of carbs - we’re all different.

And that is the problem with dieticians/nutritionists. They don’t focus on that one fact - keeping bgs under control. They also seem to assume that we are idiots and are incapable of eating nutritious foods. You can eat 10g - 20g carbs per day and that can still be nutritious food.

If I ate a “balanced diet” recommended by some/many dieticians/nutritionists I’d probably be dead now or at the best crippled by complications.

There’s no one-size-fits-all for us diabetics. Our responses to food are different

Good afternoon Everyone 😊💖, when I joined this group maybe 5 years ago it was getting support for my husband who's type 2 and for my blood pressure. I didn't imagine that I would be diagnosed as pre diabetic last year in February of 5.7 but I had the heads up with support from this group and another group that I found on Facebook also seeing my doctor every 3 months for lab results. In October 2021 I decided to try intermittent fasting. Was it easy? No. Did I cheat? Yes. Because my body had to adjust and I was used to having something to eat in the morning which was programmed from living with my mother and I decided on this fast that I would have warm lemon after dressing and hot tea when arrive at work before 9am and plenty water, sometimes drink a bottle of crystal light lemonade 🍋 to boost my energy because I'm stuck in my classroom except bathroom breaks and lunch was either 1:30pm or 2:30pm but by noon felt hungry so I tweaked my fast again to having a peanut butter breakfast bar or peanut butter crackers with my hot tea before work along with drinking plenty water throughout the day. I was able to stay comfortable and have two meals of lunch and dinner up to this point. I've lost weight down to 150 pounds with more energy. Also my doctor and I are both pleased. My sugar numbers are now 5.5 and I still see my doctor every 3 months although he offered 6 months. I'm just stating that this works for me. There's no perfect person only God 💕🙏. Graham, you have been my biggest support and Johanne along with Elmo, Judy and plenty others of encouragement and love also wisdom praise God and I love you all! 😊
Hugs from Iola.

I agree to be honest i started my (diet)10 weeks ago. Does it suck? Yep sure does but having a heart attack, losing a foot, or going blind would really suck. So i been on a Keto diet mostly, lost 18lbs so far Have i cheated yep sure have. I eaten beans , potato 2 times. Bread once. For me growing up that was a staple at lunch dinner and snacks. But my goal is to lose weight exercise more. I haven't joined a gym yet but going too. I have walked in beautiful 40-50 degree days and i also walked when -15 degrees and -40 wind chill. South Dakota can be harsh winters. But in the end my goal is get this under control. Do i miss pizza,chips,candy bars sure do but i know i can't eat that stuff. I have found Atkins does make some fake candy Mand M peanuts that taste just like real thing.

For me it’s a mindset, this is the lifestyle I need to follow to stay healthy. I’ve found treats that are diabetic friendly to satisfy my sweet tooth and I tweaked family recipes to fit into my lifestyle but also satisfies the family. Do I miss the potatoes oh yeah! I eat them in small portions occasionally, sweet potatoes I eat a little more but In very small portions. I keep my carb intake to no more than 90 per day usually less once in a while I go over but I’ve not used the anywhere close to 130. I prefer lifestyle versus diet because that’s what it is. Exercise was always a challenge but now it’s becoming a habit, when I don’t I feel draggy. That’s a good change.
Hate white bread and I’m gluten free so bread has been less of a priority, I use brown rice but only once a month at most and I use zoodles instead of pasta and spaghetti squash for my lasagne. I did get carbonaut bread, came today! I’ll be making a grilled cheese for sure. May try using avocado mayo instead of butter. Can I live with this for the rest of my life? Can I live if I don’t is the question and one I don’t want to find out! It’s a lot of work but the pay off is worth it to me. My meter, my journal, my scale (kitchen)and my measuring cups are my weapons against the beast.