Too much of anything is a bad thing...and that includes carbs. You really must watch your carb intake, as well as anything else. Lots of people are walking around in this world with diabetes and don't even know it...and that is certainly not becasue they have been living a healthy lifestyle...granted, some people may get it throuhg heredity.

I had gestational diabetes, fortunatly it went away after the delivery of my son, but my endocrynologist warned me to take in less carbs even after my pregnancy to help prevent getting it long term in the future. Really anybody can get diabetes, over weight or not...so i think that is good enough reason to eat less carbs. My endo also told me that alot of Americans don't even realize they might have diabetes, and eating an excessive amount of carbs will certainly not lessen the chances. But i agree, everything in moderation. Instead of consuming 40 some carbs in a can of soda...just drink a glass of ice tea with a hint of sugar...

I honestly felt more healthy and not so tired, when i went on the gestational diabetes diet (smiliar to atkins)...

I was allowed a certain amount of carbs at each meal...and in reality, a lot of people today, and alot of pregnant woman who don't even have GD might be a lot more healthy if they went on a lower carb diet (not cutting them out completely)...just watching them...it only makes sense. just my honest opinion.


Just wanted to add...when considering the fact that the serioous health issue of diabetes could be lurking in your families health history...it wouldnt be a bad idea to lower the carbs...certainly better that getting diabetes...that is irreversable!! i know this doesnt affect everyone, but more people that you might think.