An often-committed mistake, when it comes to diabetes and lowering down the number of carbs, is to focus on the entire carb intake in a day, and ignore the source and quality of the carbs one’s consuming. Remember, a low-carb diet isn’t completely about the carbs you are cutting down on, but also the nutritional value, and the quality sources you are adding into your diet, since the carb intake is limited.

For most benefits, while you follow a low-carb diet, focus on improving your intake of good fats, nuts and seeds, good oils, and high protein sources, all of which will help the body stay healthy and give you needed energy and nutrition.