Brief Answer:
Low carb diet

Detailed Answer:
The term "very low carbohydrate diet," among different practitioners, refers to diets that contain anywhere from 0 to <60 grams of carbohydrates, or approximately 0 to 10 percent of dietary energy derived from carbohydrate.

It has not been categorically proven that low carb diets improve diabetes in the long term. So a balanced diet is preferable. However this is general guidance. You will have to work closely with your dietitian and endocrinologist to see what suits you.

Let me tell you something more about a better way to handle carbohydrates instead of directly proceeding to a low carb diet. The following has been shown to improve diabetes control.

What are carbs? — Carbs (short for "carbohydrates") are sugars that come from food. When we eat, our body breaks the food down into different nutrients. These nutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. The body uses carbohydrates for energy.

Foods with a lot of carbs include:

●Bread, pasta, rice, and cereal
●Fruits and starchy vegetables
●Milk and other dairy foods
●Foods with added sugar (such as many cookies and cakes)
What does "counting carbs" mean? — Counting carbs (also called "carb counting") is a type of meal planning that many people with diabetes use. It involves figuring out the number of carbs you eat. When people count carbs, they keep track of how many carbs they eat for each meal and snack.

People with diabetes need to know how many carbs they eat because eating carbs raises a person's blood sugar level.

How do I count carbs? — If your food has a nutrition label, you can look at the information on the nutrition label. You need to look at the:

●"Total carbohydrate" number – This tells you how many carbs are in 1 serving size of the food. If you eat 1 serving, then the number of carbs you eat is the same as the number of total carbohydrates.
●"Serving size" – This tells you how much food is in 1 serving. If you have 2 servings, the number of carbs will be 2 times the number of carbohydrates listed.
●"Dietary fiber" – Fiber is a carbohydrate that is not digested, which means it does not raise blood sugar. Foods with a lot of fiber can help control a person's blood sugar. If a food has more than 5 grams (g) of fiber, less insulin is needed for that food
Many foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, don't have a nutrition label. For these foods, you will need to learn about the usual serving sizes of different foods. You will also need to learn how many carbs are in 1 serving.

Your doctor, nurse, or dietitian (food expert) will tell you how many carbs you should eat in 1 day. It will depend partly on your height, weight, how active you are, and your medicines. You can divide this total number of carbs up over the day and eat some at each meal and snack.

Can counting carbs help me manage my diabetes? — Yes. Counting carbs can help you manage your diabetes by keeping your blood sugar level under better control. Counting carbs can help keep your blood sugar level from getting too high (especially after meals) or too low.

It's important to keep your blood sugar level under control, because blood sugar levels that are too high or too low can lead to immediate and serious problems. In addition, having high blood sugar levels for a long time can lead to kidney, nerve, and eye problems later on.

Counting carbs can also help you plan your meals and snacks each day. Knowing how many carbs you can eat at each meal or snack can help you choose foods to eat.

What else should I do? — The following tips might help when you count carbs:

●Spread out your carbs over 4 to 6 small meals each day instead of 3 big ones.
●Eat the same number of carbs at each meal, for example, at each dinner.
●Eat your meals at the same time each day.
●Plan your meals ahead of time.
●Check your blood sugar before you eat and 1 hour after you eat. This can help you learn how certain foods affect your blood sugar. You can check your blood sugar level at home using a device called a "blood glucose monitor."
●Keep a record of your meals and blood sugar levels. Show it to your doctor or nurse so that he or she can change your treatment as needed.
●Remember that other things besides carbs can raise or lower your blood sugar level. These things can include exercise, getting sick, drinking alcohol, travelling, and stress.
If you have any questions about counting carbs or meal planning, ask your doctor, nurse, or dietitian

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