Hi.
I feel slightly embarassed that my only introduction to going raw has been to try and reverse, or manage diabetes. I was diagnosed very recently with type 1 diabetes, after ending up in the accident and emergency dep, suffering with the early stages of ketoacidosis. I am 25, very slim, and THOUGHT that I had a...reasonable diet. After spending several days researching the power of going raw, I
feel absolutely disgusted at the food I was eating.
What I find even more shocking is the diet plan I was given by a diabetic dietician. I dont think they could be more innaccurate if they tried. I was 50% raw for three weeks, but only 100% for 5days. I am waiting on a raw food for diabetes book to arrive so I can make sure I am eating
the correct amounts etc. The smoothies I have been making are absolutely delicious and...I guess for some of you this is no suprise - I have the best blood sugar levels in weeks (i was around the 18 mark after meals, and was having to increase insulin every other day) to now REDUCING insulin, and waking up to blood sugar in the normal range (5.8) vs the 13-15 i was getting on higher levels of
insulin, and the complete removal of any cakes, sweets, crisps etc.
Im sorry this message is all over the place...but im intrigued as to whether anyone else is using raw foods to control their diabetes. I actually feel that this chronic depressing illness (Which the diabetes team tell me I should be experiencing grief about) is actually
about to save my life, and make the life i have soooo much better by forcing me into eating PROPERLY. I never would have done it without the kick up the bum of diabetes. Already after quitting junk food and drinks for 3 weeks I dont even want them. I took a bite of a biscuit (and i mean a small bite) and it made me feel sick, so sweet i could feel the effect straight away. I've been poisoning
myself for years.
Would love to hear from others as although I am excited to be embarking on this life changing journey, it also feels a little lonely :)
Right now...thank god for diabetes.!!
Bex.
