Diabetes & low carb - my progress so far
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baconslave wrote: »
Welcome. Sorry about that FB group. We aren't like that here. We are very roll-your-own as far as low carb plans. We'll only say anything to someone if they are being ugly or to gently give advice to people doing unsafe eating plans.
We have T2 folks here there and everywhere in the group. Feel free to converse here or make other threads for yourself calling for others to be more active and chat with you. We used to be more active in the group as a whole, but then FB became more popular and people left us for that format. Unfortunately, some people go over there to stay and act...unkind.
Anyway, welcome again, and best wishes.
+1 on this. I know what works for me, but it took a while to figure it out. This group was a help in that process.
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Went to my new doctor today. My old doctor who I really liked retired so I was a bit nervous, especially because my last Bloodwork on November 30th was 11.4. Well, the nurse did the usual blood pressure, temperature etc... and then took a drop of blood to check my A1c.
A few moments later the doctor comes in and introduces himself. He was amazed - My A1c after only a month and a half was down to 7.7, almost 4 points and almost non diabetic. I also lost almost 20 pounds in that time. Thank you low carb and intermittent fasting! It works for me.9 -
I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2019 when I was admitted in the hospital with the flu/pneumonia ....When I was released 9 days later ... I was on insulin and metformin ...I am happy to report I am no longer taking meds and I am pre diabetic with 44 lbs lost
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What a difference. Just started keto yesterday. My fasting glucose is usually around 125, this morning 95 and before lunch it was 73. I take metformin and januvia and hope to have them reduced. It could be a possibility5
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What a difference. Just started keto yesterday. My fasting glucose is usually around 125, this morning 95 and before lunch it was 73. I take metformin and januvia and hope to have them reduced. It could be a possibility
Keep an eye on your numbers until you talk to your doctor about reducing meds. This is a very good indicator so far!1 -
Lori642
Anything is possible if you put your mind to it. I just started back on low carbs yesterday but didn't finish as low as I wanted. Having a fair day so far today.4 -
Thanks for sharing. Very inspiring. My low carb journey started 1-1/2 years ago when my doctor pointed out I had gained 40 lbs in 5 years. I found a dietician and started on low carb. It is a journey. I found focusing on making each meal beautiful was a better way to live than constant "diet"ing. It is a new way to eat for me, not a "diet". Also I started working out and now do 60 minutes a day, stationary bike, walk, or swim. I have lost 63 lbs in 1-1/2 years. I am halfway there as I have another 60 or so to go. But I do not think about the lbs. Instead I focus on making my meals beautiful. Since getting healthy and stronger on this plan, I have been able to face coming retirement in a couple years, I am moving to a new state and found a new job. These are lifestyle changes I was not able to face until I got healthy. I love low carb and recommend it for anyone stuck at a place in life where you think you are sliding down. If I can change, so can you.6
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I have been type 2 diabetic for about 13 years and my last A1c was 5.7. I just started low carb beginning of the month, so my next labs should reflect my change in diet. I have taken Metformin for years (500 mg) and just started ozympec. I am hoping to eliminate the Metformin soon. I keep carbs around 50-60 grams daily. I walk everyday, but no gym yet. I have lost 11 lbs this month so I think I’m on the right track. Would I benefit by lowering my carbs even more? Thanks.0
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prodigal6766 wrote: »I have been type 2 diabetic for about 13 years and my last A1c was 5.7. I just started low carb beginning of the month, so my next labs should reflect my change in diet. I have taken Metformin for years (500 mg) and just started ozympec. I am hoping to eliminate the Metformin soon. I keep carbs around 50-60 grams daily. I walk everyday, but no gym yet. I have lost 11 lbs this month so I think I’m on the right track. Would I benefit by lowering my carbs even more? Thanks.
I keep my carbs very low, but not everyone can feel satisfied eating that way. I find we are all a little different in how the body responds. Tastes and preferences are all over the map.
My counsel is that you should have the carbs fairly consistent as meds get adjusted. It lets the doctors figure out appropriate dosages. For me anyway, I saw a big improvement in BG testing at about the 50 g point in the journey.1 -
I follow 2 YouTube channels defeat diabetes & low carb down under discussions from medical professionals I’ve found it really helpful1
