ADA Dietary Guidelines

ADA guidelines fail to address the root cause of diabetes by focusing on calories, fat, and meat instead of sugar and carbohydrate consumption. Focusing on portion size and calorie restriction without changing food type does not address diabetes. The ADA recommendation to 'cut back' on sugary drinks is insufficient; complete elimination is required for anyone with elevated blood sugar. There is no established link between consuming more calories and developing diabetes; the type of calories — specifically sugar and carbohydrates — is what matters.