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It's called a CGM (continuous glucose monitor). A tiny sensor is implanted under the skin and transmits BG readings to an external monitor. You only wear it for about a week though - the sensor isn't designed for long-term use and needs to be replaced (adding to the cost) I'd love to be able to experiment with one!!…

Everyone starts somewhere! I started out sucking wind with rubber legs after 2 minutes. There's nothing wrong with 5 minutes. When 5 minutes becomes easier, increase the resistance,or the incline,or your distance,or your speed ... or some combination of all of these.

20 g is a bit low for me for more than a week or so. I'm happiest between 35-50 g. I stay in ketosis and my blood sugar stays where it needs to at that level.

This quotet\ sums my philosophy up perfectly... "Pre-logging is looking at the price tag before you make the purchase" I'm no longer very spontaneous, at least in the area of eating ;P No more "I don't care, where do you want to eat?" No more perusing the freezer for dinner ideas 10 minutes before dinner should be served.…

I have degenerative disc disease and have herniated 2 discs. Aftr an acute sciatica attack, could not walk any distance and could not carry anything...not so much as a dog leash, let alone a purse. PT and steroids gave me some releif. I took Vicoden, Motrin 500 and Flexiril regularly. Oddly, using an elliptical trainer…

I'm another who drastically improved her lipid panel but cutting carbs, ditching grains and greatly increasing fat (yes, even saturated)

It is absolutely a lot to absorb! I remember being almost to the point of tears trying to read articles and remember things. I really really recommend bloodsugar101.com for plain-speaking info!

7.1 two hours after a meal is equivalent to 128 The US uses a different form of measurement that the rest of the world. Here's a blood sugar converter from mg/dl to mmol/L http://www.diabetes.co.uk/blood-sugar-converter.html or you can do some simple math mg/dl --> mmol/L - divide by 18 mmol/L --> mg/dl - multiply by 18 To…

I like them on salad or as part of my no-grain hot "cereal" with flax and chia

Finally found a jar of the pickles ones...these were called nopalitos, but I'm assuming they're the same thing. Interesting taste - luckily i do not think they taste like green peppers, but maybe similar to a soft, mild pickled jalapeno. I won't be eating them straight from a jar since they aren't crunchy (I was hoping for…

This! It's a marathon, not a sprint. As Dory says "Just keep swimming" My best days are when I make it through my worst days without giving up.

Walmart's ReliOn meter and strips are quite inexpensive - often cheaper than what your insurance co-pay would be for a brand-name. The amount of information you get from eating to your meter is really invaluable!

Absolutely agree with all of the above

Type 2 here. I follow a LCHF diet Starting A1c was 7.3 - my last 2 have both been 5.2 and I'm no longer taking any medications Different foods affect different people differently, so rather than relying on a generic list, it might be more helpful for you to use a glucometer and create your own index. Through testing, I've…

Interesting. As a diabetic, i agree that target numbers are often set much too high. the numbers given in the article are exactly what i strive for

I had to adopt a low-carb lifestyle due to being diagnosed with diabetes and then Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Is low-carb the only way to lose weight? Of course not. I've lost weight in the past doing a version of If It Fits your macros. Now I've been diagnosed with diabetes. I still follow IIFYM, but now my macros reflect…

Steroids can definitely raise blood sugar. Why was the HbA1c ordered? Had you already had an abnormal fasting plasma glucose test or higher than normal finger stick? or perhaps an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test? Technically, you need to have two results in the diabetes range to be diagnosed. This isn't to say you need 2 A1c's…

Barnard is a PETA shill. Having uncontrolled diabetes will damage your capillary system, your kidneys, liver and pancreas. Dietary cholesterol doesn't correlate to serum cholesterol. I haven't met a single vegan diabetic who was able to achieve truly normal blood sugar levels without medication. I know many LCHF (Atkins,…

It actually may not matter. I eat red meat(grass fed - my family raises Polled Herefords) at least once a week and a nice strip steak is always my choice when eating out. Plenty of bacon, butter and cheese as well and I have 1/4 c of heavy cream most nights. I do try to avoid vegetable oils (canola, corn etc.) and…

Awesome progress! You will see your cholesterol drop by the time you get your next lipid panel and you blood sugar and triglycerides will continue to drop as well. LCHF is a miracle diet for diabetics!

Rats! i detest green peppers. Love banana and all the hot peppers though so I might still try them (if I ever find them - will have to look at Walmart) and hope they taste different to me.

i did read something about nopales effect on BG. Haven't tried it yet as it seems to be impossible to find here. Is it similar in taste to any common food?

I'm sorry if I have offended you. I do consider GI, GL and even nutrition guides on products helpful in that they might help me decide what MIGHT be a good food or a good portion. The problem is that the Glycemic Index is derived by feeding 10 non-diabetic test subjects 100 grams of a particular food and then averaging out…

+1 I also had to adopt a low-carb lifestyle due to being diagnosed with diabetes and then Hashimoto's thyroiditis. The misconceptions surrounding LCHF are astounding. "it's only water weight" I suppose I was a water balloon, instead of being fat? "it's not sustainable" Since diabetes isn't curable, only controllable, I'll…

Your topic states Glycemic Index, but you then state you're looking for GL (glycemic Load) There is a difference http://diabetesmanagement.insulitelabs.com/index.php?q=glycemic_index.php I can't recommend a book, as I never found GI particularly helpful in controlling my BG. Different foods affect different people…

I started with 500 mg Met 2x/day and an A1c of 7.3. I had minor digestive issues that resolved in a few weeks. After 6 months, my A1c was 5.5, but despite LCHF and exercise, I was still struggling to get my FBG below 100, so I increased to 500mg/1000mg Met per day. Again, I had minor digestive issues for the first 2 weeks…

I follow LCHF and get the majority of my carbs from vegetables, nuts and some dairy. Very limited fruits and legumes. No grains. My diary is open.

Sweets - do you mean candy? Cookies? Cake? Pie? Ice cream? Things to make at home or things that are commercially prepared? Commercially prepared is tough - most things geared towards diabetics are much too high in carbs to actually be suitable ... or filled with sugar alcohols (which can cause quite of bit of intestinal…

I get my 20-45 g of carbs from vegetables, nuts and the pesky fractions that show up in dairy/condiments, etc. with no grains and very restricted fruits and legumes. I have no trouble with energy following LCHF - Zumba 4-5 days per week, strength training 3 days per week, 1-2 miles on the elliptical most days,…

Amazing is right! good job!