Is a Raw Vegan Diet healthful for diabetes and high blood pressure?

Is a raw vegan diet healthful over a long period of time, especially with diabetes and high blood pressure? I am trying to switch to a raw vegan diet, but my dietitian insists it is not healthful. Has anybody here tried it long-term, or know anybody who has? I'm wanting to lose a lot of weight, and I've been making a lot of salads, with cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, green bell peppers, celery, onions, carrots ... and then I pour on a bunch of vinegar and lemon juice. It's tasty, nutritious, and very low-calorie. It seems to be working for me, but my dietitian isn't happy. And I didn't even tell you what my primary care physician thinks about my decision to quit all my diabetes and blood pressure medications and just rely on a raw vegan diet intead of the meds ... except that I'm going to have to find another primary care physician.Is a Raw Vegan Diet healthful for diabetes and high blood pressure?
You decision to stop all your medication is rather foolish and potentially dangerous-But your choice and your responsibility



.It would be better to control your diabetes and then gradually reduce your medicines as your health improves and you need less



you do not say how old you are,what type of diabetes,your weight and what drugs you are taking.It is therefore very hard to be specific.



guidelines-loose weight and increase exercise.



Will improve insulin sensitivity



if on insulin watch for hypos



Monitor blood sugar and HbA1c-gives idea over past 3 months of control



diet-Eat primarily low glycaemic foods

You do need protein-I suggest fish-healthy fats-good for diabetes



I have no problem with your intake of vegetables-but remember some nutrients are absorbed better if food cooked--especially important tomatoes contain lycopene for prostate protection.



the diet and your drugs work together to control your diabetes-at this stageIs a Raw Vegan Diet healthful for diabetes and high blood pressure?
you are welcome-hope it works

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