Why isn't my BG going down?
motown13
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In week 4 of doing a LCHF woe. No more than 25 carbs a day. Usually close to 20. And yet I'm stuck at around 185.
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From everything I've been told by diabetes educators and my doctors, if you don't eat enough carbs, that can be just as bad as eating too many. Personally I couldn't survive on 25 carbs a day.0
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judyvalentine512 wrote: »From everything I've been told by diabetes educators and my doctors, if you don't eat enough carbs, that can be just as bad as eating too many. Personally I couldn't survive on 25 carbs a day.
Well the actual numbers are 30.14 total carbs a day, 20.22 net carbs on average.
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Why such low carbs? I eat net carbs a day on average 90. 30 or so per meal period. Did you ask your doctor about this? It just doesn't seem healthy to me. Diabetic or no.0
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Well, all the Atkins folks start that low, and they are fine.
And even at my low level - by your thinking - my sugar levels are still way too high.0 -
Well, I was told by the diabetic educator, that if you don't eat enough carbs, your liver starts releasing stored glucose, and doesn't know when to stop, therefore, your blood sugar is high. And people on Atkins may not be diabetic, which makes a whole ton of difference. If I were you, if you haven't already done it, book an appointment with a diabetes educator or your doctor.
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My doctor is 350+ pounds, so I don't think there is much help there. I have spoken to a cardiologist who likes what I am doing.0
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Lots of people have had huge success with the LCHF and its endorsed by lots of doctors. I have had success with moderate carbs so for me, I will just do what I am doing. It's a very individualized plan for everyone..there is no set "diet" per se other than all of us having to watch our carbs. At the beginning of my journey, I tolerated waaaay less carbs than what I can do now. Weight loss and exercise helps tremendously. I feel if I didn't exercise my bs would rise...0
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But, isn't the High Fat a problem? I kinda get the low carb idea. I can't do it myself, I average about 90-100 a day. And, not having a gallbladder and only half a pancreas, if I eat too much fat, I pay for it in pain and nausea for days after.
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Definitely it's not for you if you get symptoms from too much fat. It's a pretty interesting concept and as mentioned lots of success but I am too much of a bread lover to ever go that route. I am not certain but the fats are not what makes us fat!! Anyway just use what works for you!!judyvalentine512 wrote: »But, isn't the High Fat a problem? I kinda get the low carb idea. I can't do it myself, I average about 90-100 a day. And, not having a gallbladder and only half a pancreas, if I eat too much fat, I pay for it in pain and nausea for days after.
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Just as it takes time for your blood sugar levels to rise, it also takes time for them to lower. The LCHF way of eating will improve your post-meal numbers first, as you reduce carbs in each meal. Your fasting number is generally the last reading to lower and can take several months to achieve. Are you seeing improved numbers one and two hours after meals? Diabetics tend to be more insulin resistant in the mornings also, so it is wise to keep breakfast carbs lower than at lunch and dinner. I've been eating LCHF for around 4 years and have had success with the program, but as others say, it isn't for everyone. I think if you keep on with the program you will see success.0
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fangirlish wrote: »Just as it takes time for your blood sugar levels to rise, it also takes time for them to lower.
Yes, now that you mention it, I remember my Diabetes educator telling me this very thing.0
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