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Hey Amy... I keep my net carbs under 10 most days, and I consider myself keto. In the keto group there was some guy who told me I was not because I was not checking ketones, and so I call it "very low" carb these days typically. I have been eating this way since 2016, and I got my A1C low enough that my doctor took me off…

Waves to my friend... Check the link from FIT_Goat above for carnivore.

I claim yes if a doctor prescribes it. Maybe it depends on insurance?

Sounds as if you are doing all the right things. If you are struggling with weight loss, I know the ozempic will help with that. The logging of BG and food helped me track trends and stay accountable. It is too easy to get a cookie or two off the tray in the lounge at work. When you see the impact on GB and calories, it…

w00t! You are doing great...

Hello! Glad you are here... Pretty much it is a matter of establishing new patterns of behavior. That is true for taking the meds, exercise, the diet, etc. It gets easier. Your walking is really impressive! How far a long are you in your studies?

Sounds to me as if you are going to have to be picky with veggies and eat lean meats. Starchy carbs are probably off the menu. Leafy greens and things like broccoli are pretty low in net carbs. Did they suggest a target for carbs and fats per meal? That would help a lot with meal planning and the Food Diary would be really…

The weight loss is a huge factor. It is a complicated thing. You don't want health problems from high BG. I understand the desire to be off meds. You are doing the right things! Keep it up!

That is amazing progress. Possibilities are hard to know, but if you have done that in three months, it is trending down for sure. Congrats!

I am in the eastern US so I am not a Canadian resource. Do you know your A1C? I am curious that you were not prescribed metformin, but maybe it was more borderline. I am on meds for blood pressure. I was on metformin for the diabetes too but found I could manage the glucose readings by following a very low carb diet, and…

I am wondering if you need to do a "carb fast." Just eliminate everything BUT meat for a few days. Some people are not good with moderation of carbs, booze, nuts, whatever. That cookie is a slippery slope and suddenly you have fallen off the wagon.

This is how it was explained to me as well. It is all dependent on the life span of red blood cells. BG with the finger sticks are instant/this moment readings. I did find that if I logged BG readings in an app I had, it would estimate the A1C for the previous three months or so and the app number was almost exactly what…

I will observe that people respond differently to things. I think education about nutrition has been a one-size-fits-all when it really doesn't. I know what works for me. I tell my doctor what I am doing and he gives the big thumbs up. He likes my numbers and does not see any red flags. I am basically carnivore except…

The support of the family helps a lot. You are making good changes and are seeing results! Sounds as if the family is benefiting even if they are reluctant.

"Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body does not produce insulin, while Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body cannot use insulin effectively. Type 1 typically develops in childhood or adolescence, whereas Type 2 usually develops later in life..." This is an edited version of something on the Cleveland…

Glad you are here!

You are making great progress it sounds like. Monitoring the BG was important for me because I could see what was working and get validated by progress. Keep us posted...

Tell us what you are doing with diet and meds. It took forever for me to see my BG numbers start coming down, so don't be discouraged. I claim the doctors think you won't actually stick to a diet or do anything, and so they want to add/adjust meds. This is a discouraging approach because you don't have any agency. Are you…

I found the Diabetes Support Group to be a great help for me after I was diagnosed in 2016. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1772-type-2-diabetes-support-group

Welcome to the group. I think second guessing and blaming yourself is fairly common. There is some sense that you did not exercise enough or diet better. I think culturally diabetes is viewed as a self-inflicted injury which probably feeds the self doubt. Plenty of us have self image problems due to family messaging or…

Forums are just not a form of communication that people use any more - just my observation. It is one more place to log in. The wall engaged people enough that they would check in and the groups would benefit. Today is my 3000th day in a row to check MFP, so I think I have some perspective on the trends.

Welcome!

You totally rock. 20 pounds is great! I must say that a low carb diet has been a good one for me. I am not sure my diabetes is reversed, but I am off meds and manage it with diet.

Welcome! Keep us posted on progress...

I have the mychart too and like it.

Some people do intermittent fasting. I don't think I would make a change in eating habits without checking with the doctor. You might need meds adjusted or the timing of them maybe.

I got mine down to low 5's with low carb and metformin. My doctor took me off the metformin and I am low 6's now with just the low carb. I am pretty strict with it, but it keeps the A1C in check for me. Now that we don't have the wall any more, it is harder to keep up with friends and progress. You are welcome to friend me…

I am still settling up with the various vendors, and things are getting back to normal at the house. I was very well behaved with the diet and still jumped 5 lbs or so on the scales. That is settling back to normal too.

Chicken and pork tenderloin are great sources for protein, and you can manage calories pretty easily because fat content is not high. 60 - 80 gives her some flex with things. She can make gravy with flour for example, and that makes things a little easier because it is just a standard recipe and not something special…

I am the most boring person with recipes. I eat roast meat and steamed veggies. I make a mean cole slaw and like to cook greens with a ham hock. I will cook a pot roast with mushrooms in the instant pot. I make a pork and gravy with leftovers and serve it over cauliflower rice. My wife's work schedule is more complicated…