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Carbs Aren’t the Enemy: Understanding Carbohydrates with Type 2 Diabetes



🍞 Managing Type 2 Diabetes Doesn’t Mean Cutting All Carbs

When a friend recently called me and said, “Keisha, I’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes and now I don’t know what I can eat,” I knew it was time to address a common myth:

Carbohydrates are NOT the enemy.


Did you hear me? Carbs are NOT the enemy. If you’ve been told to stay away from all carbs to manage your blood sugar, let me lovingly say — that’s not entirely accurate. You can still enjoy your favorite foods, even with Type 2 Diabetes, when you have the right tools.


🥗 Why Your Body Still Needs Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are your body’s main source of energy. But the type and amount of carbs you eat makes a big difference — especially when managing diabetes.


There are two main types of carbs:

  • Simple Carbohydrates: These break down quickly and raise blood sugar fast. Think: soda, white bread, pastries, and candy.

  • Complex Carbohydrates: These take longer to digest, help you feel full, and offer vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Think: whole grains, beans, lentils, and vegetables.


✅ Pro tip: The more complex your carbs, the more stable your blood sugar levels.


🌍 Local Diabetes Education Makes It Easier

Learning how to build balanced meals can be overwhelming. But you don’t have to figure it out alone. With personalized Diabetes Coaching in Charlotte, North Carolina, I help you:

  • Identify the right carbs for your body

  • Learn portion sizes that keep you energized

  • Create a real-life food plan — not a strict diet


Explore our Personal Diabetes Coaching to take the guesswork out of eating with Type 2 Diabetes.


🧁 Still Want Dessert? Here’s the Good News

Yes, you can still have cake. Just choose your sweets wisely, enjoy them in moderation, and pair them with balanced meals. Diabetes education isn’t about restriction — it’s about empowerment.


👣 Ready to feel confident about your meals?

Don’t navigate diabetes alone. Learn the tools, build better habits, and start feeling like yourself again.



 
 
 

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