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Gary Taubes blames Sugar.

Started by skb, January 08, 2018, 09:07:54 PM

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skb

January 08, 2018, 09:07:54 PM
In this article Gary Taubes argues that Sugar is the fundamental cause for the the increase in Obesity and Diabetes.

http://www.bmj.com/content/360/bmj.j5808

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bigskygal

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January 11, 2018, 12:48:31 AM
No doubt sugar is a major factor, but carbs/wheat and grains are also a major factor

T-2 dx 2/2012 FBG 243 A1c 9.5%   A1c 6/12  5.7%.  A1c 4% 7/13 to 12/16.
12-16  5.1%.  6/18 5.3%.  6/19  5.7%.  6/20 5.7%.  7/21 5.2%.  8/22 5.5%. 7/23 6%. 7/24 6.8%.
Off meds 3/15, diet controlled.  Minimal exercise.

Shanny

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January 11, 2018, 01:07:09 PM
I have always respected Taubes' integrity, but I think he's wrong on this one. There are just too many people like me who love carbs, but not necessarily sweets. Bread & potatoes are my downfall - not cake & cinnamon rolls.

bigskygal

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January 11, 2018, 05:02:46 PM
I agree Shanny, sweets were never my downfall either. Carbs like pasta, rice, beans were what tripped me up.

T-2 dx 2/2012 FBG 243 A1c 9.5%   A1c 6/12  5.7%.  A1c 4% 7/13 to 12/16.
12-16  5.1%.  6/18 5.3%.  6/19  5.7%.  6/20 5.7%.  7/21 5.2%.  8/22 5.5%. 7/23 6%. 7/24 6.8%.
Off meds 3/15, diet controlled.  Minimal exercise.
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