Type 2
ettaterrell
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hey everyone my parents are wanting to start this diet but are type 2 diabetics (very over weight). Can they do this diet? Thanks
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They should do this!!!! It is hard but it is proven to work if they have the discipline to do it.0
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Probably. I have insulin resistance and that is why I started.
I found the book, Dr Bernstein's Diabetes Solution to be a good guide on how to control IR with a LCHF diet. Works for T1D or T2D.
If they are on medication they'll need to be careful since the diet can often reduce the need for the same level of meds fairly quickly.
Weight loss did not seem to fix my issues, but as long as I eat on plan, my BG is good. I am only healthy as long as I eat this way.
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This diet would be awesome for them! That's great!0
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I'm a type 2 diabetic and am having great success eating this way. Like NVmomketo said, the one thing to be cautious of is watching for hypos. Type 2s generally need to reduce their medication when eating this way and will need to monitor their glucose levels carefully.0
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Watch this video. It's long. But worth it!
This will explain why they NEED to eat this way.
Though, he talks mostly about fasting, a Keto diet effectively mimics a fasted state.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLhMVa_juzVPn7PWoU8JmRL6ZyMq_cIJgA&v=FcLoaVNQ3rc0 -
YES!! My mother is a diagnosed T2 Diabetic. She has been following this WOE with me now for just over 17 months (I dragged her along kicking and screaming at first! lol) and so far she has: (1) lost about 50-60 pounds; (2) been taken off ALL her Diabetic medication; (3) been taken off ALL her blood pressure medication; (4) been taken off ALL her cholesterol medication; and (5) been taken off of a water pill. I'd say that's a pretty clear indication that this WOE works very well for those who are T2!!
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Forgot to say, to second what has already been said above, they will need to monitor their Diabetic medications closely because things will change in their bodies so quickly. I suggest weekly doctor visits for them or perhaps a doctor visit every 2 weeks at the very minimum.0
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Type 2 diabetic here - my numbers have improved drastically and I feel loads better to boot. Definitely recommend!0
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If you would like to show them my diabetes log you're welcome to.
It's part of my diary.
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ettaterrell wrote: »hey everyone my parents are wanting to start this diet but are type 2 diabetics (very over weight). Can they do this diet? Thanks
I am pre-diabetic, they absolutely can do this diet and should be on it. Of course, check with their Dr first. This diet is all about restricting sugar and carbs, and diabetics can't have sugar anyway!0 -
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Sunny_Bunny_ wrote: »Watch this video. It's long. But worth it!
This will explain why they NEED to eat this way.
Though, he talks mostly about fasting, a Keto diet effectively mimics a fasted state.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLhMVa_juzVPn7PWoU8JmRL6ZyMq_cIJgA&v=FcLoaVNQ3rc
Awesome video. I just sent the link to my friend who has pre diabetes. Hopeful. Thxs for sharing @Sunny_Bunny_
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Forgot to say, to second what has already been said above, they will need to monitor their Diabetic medications closely because things will change in their bodies so quickly. I suggest weekly doctor visits for them or perhaps a doctor visit every 2 weeks at the very minimum.
That very much depends on what medications they are on. If it is just Metformin (or none at all), no need for medication monitoring. All Metformin does is help the insulin you have work better.
The careful monitoring is needed if they are taking a sulonylurea or insulin. Both can cause/increase a steady background level of insulin - and if there isn't enough glucose to pair with, the insulin removes more glucose than is healthy, and you can have dangerous hypos.0
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