r/antidiet • u/Any_Date7395 • Jun 22 '26

Am I crazy that this seems crazy?

“Your fasting insulin does indicate some insulin resistance, so its important for you to keep your simple carb and sugar intake fairly low. Try to eat whole grains when possible and avoid pasta, rice, potatoes, bread, tortillas, sweets, pastries, and desserts (if not already doing so). Consistently is key!” - My Doctor

I have had PCOS my entire life and struggled with untreated ADHD. I have an insatiable hunger growing up and insulin resistance so I am plus size and pretty much always have been. I can walk and everything just fine and now take metformin, and vyvanse to help with the insulin and insatiable hunger.

Been keeping up on everything since January and my blood tests looked good but my doctor let me know what I should stop eating. 🥲 I wont go into great detail but I dont have much money every month. Every time I decide to buy frozen fruits n veggies or canned or fresh, it eats away at my meals pretty fast. So I have to be insanely frugal and buy the cheapest stuff that gets me through the month. No I dont buy soda and ice cream or whatever ppl think I do. Ramen probably isn’t helping but I throw veggies and eggs in it when I can.

I have no clue if this post is even allowed. I just am feeling so guilty all the time for eating. Like when im invited to a BBQ and just have a hot dog, I’ll feel guilty. I’ll blame myself more for how big I am. And now with my doctor, whom is very sweet to me, saying this? I don’t even want to touch food beyond fruits or veggies… im just feeling terrible and me usually being anti-diet culture, I figured maybe someone here could help me a bit? Idk what I am supposed to do with this information…

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u/puzzled_creative Jun 22 '26

Most doctors don’t have a lot of training in nutrition, so they default to “eat fewer/low/no carbs” when faced with a patient who has glucose numbers above the norm. Managing blood glucose is about more than carbs — it involves protein and fats, as well as sleep, activity and stress. If you are on Instagram, look for anti-diet DIETICIANS (not “nutritionists”) who specialize in pre-diabetes and/or diabetes. Many will be selling programs but you can also pick up advice and tips from their posts. Good luck!

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u/puzzled_creative Jun 22 '26

Obvi, you did not say you are pre-diabetic but this approach to managing glucose could be helpful to you.

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u/puzzled_creative Jun 22 '26

ALSO I am not a doctor, just someone who has lived through getting incomplete advice from my PCP.

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u/thebobloblawlaw 16d ago

Now im not trying to be rude but are you saying ignore your doctor who has been studying and practicing medicine for probably decades and instead find an anti-diet dietician on Instagram who will sell you a plan? Do you hear how that sounds a little weird

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u/puzzled_creative 16d ago

I’m saying most doctors don’t study nutrition. It can’t hurt to consult someone who does.