Diabetes and bodybuilding
Hi David,
In reading all the nutrition articles and how many carbs are needed to go along with protein, I am finding myself in a tuff spot.
I have let my body get somewhat out of sorts and after reading the 12 week transformation article on the website I have decided to give it a go and get myself back into shape. My question is this ; I am a 37 year old male, 5’ 11″ and weigh 211, I am also a diabetic. Being a diabetic I really have to watch my carb intake and all the articles I read require way to many carbs for a person in my position. How do I go about getting everything I need to help my body but not intake the number of carbs required?
Hi …
To ensure you make progress with this plan, and stay healthy, I would recommend you have your blood sugar levels measured regularly while eating sufficient carbs for energy purposes (and nothing more). To pack on pure muscle size, while losing fat, you will need to consume high protein foods as specified. In your case, cut all high sugar carbs such as fruits and emphasize high fiber, low glycemic carbs (brown rice, broccoli and whole wheat bread) in moderation (around 30-40 percent of your daily diet plan). Ensure your vitamin/mineral balance is adequate with the inclusion of supplements, as outlined in the plan. Again, continue to measure your blood glucose to determine whether you have enough carbs to train on, while staying within healthy parameters. You might also wish to increase your cardio component to burn through any excess carbs (as certain percentage of carbs will be used during cardio), while improving your circulation, which can also keep diabetes related complications at bay. Good luck.
