Summary

This diet sheet was developed by Dr David Unwin, a UK GP and RCGP National Champion for diabetes and obesity care, whose practice has helped many patients achieve drug-free remission of type 2 diabetes through a lower-carbohydrate approach. It offers clear, practical guidance on cutting sugar and starchy carbs, what to eat instead (plenty of green veg, healthy proteins and fats), and answers to common questions about symptoms, medication, eating out, and travel. It also includes a helpful glycaemic index chart showing how different foods affect blood sugar compared with sugar itself.

Please note: this resource was produced in the UK and some references (such as NHS guidance) may not apply elsewhere. If you’re outside the UK, please check with your own GP or health care practitioner for advice relevant to your location. Anyone on medication for diabetes or another condition should also speak with their doctor before making significant dietary changes.