There are many myths surrounding low carb. It's about time to bust them all, and realize that it is proven to be a highly effective and healthy method for managing type 2 diabetes and losing weight:
News.com.au: Opinion: It's Time to Clear Up the Misinformation About Low-Carb Diets'The most amazing benefit of the low-carbohydrate diet was the reduction in the patients [with type-2 diabetes] medication levels, which was more than double the amount than the volunteers following the lifestyle program with the high-carbohydrate diet plan', says the lead investigator, Associate Professor Grant Brinkworth.
These researchers are now suggesting that the dietary guidelines need a rethink.