JaceyMarieS Member

Low Carb High Fat - hence the coconut oil as I'm always looking for a good fat source :-)

I use it. I like it, especially when using high heat which is something not recommended for olive oil. Do I beleive all the health claims? No, but I'm liking how my skin and hair look (I use it topically as well), my improved digestion. My cholesterol has improved greatly - I won't give all the credit to coconut oil, but I…

Yep

You appear to be doing quite well. Eating to one's meter is the absolute best way to gain control! Metformin (either regular or XR) does take a while to build up and you were on a low initial dose. Since it's only been 11/2 months, I think you'll see additional progress if you just continue on the path you're on. My…

Big Guy is correct, although I admit that I've told no one other than my husband about my diagnosis for the same reasons you are hesitating. I don't need the blame/shame/guilt trip and I don't need the food police or erroneous advice. Here's a link to the bloodsugar 101 article http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/14046739.php…

Coconut oil and a pair of socks works wonders as well :-) I have noticed that my feet aren't nearly as calloused now that my Bg's are in a normal range

That fasting number is pretty good! If that's an average FBG and your post-parandial numbers (as Darlekins mentioned) are in the 120-140 range, it's probably something other than DN. I have a terrible case of sciatica some years back that results in 2 herniated discs and some nerve damage and foot drop on my right side.…

Not if you're keto-adapted. I lift 3 days per week and do 1-2 hours of cardio (HIIT elliptical, cycling, walk/run and Zumba) and have no problems with energy. I am diabetic, so 20-50g of carbs is all I can take in and still have normal blood glucose readings.

Another low-carb/Atkins/keto/primal person. I'm diabetic, so I don't have to worry about ever adding carbs back in - I'll be eating this way for the rest of my life.

While i don't dispute that fiber is important, diabetes are NOT told to "eat as much fruits and veggies as possible". Fruits and starchy vegetables need to evaluated on an individual basis to determine their effect on blood glucose. That's why it's important to "eat to one's meter" I personally need to restrict fruits to…

I started in the "morbidly obese" category. Stopped my diabetes medication last week and hope to be out of the "obese" category soon. You CAN do it!

Do you mean carbohydrates?? Hi, Crystal! I'm sorry you're a new member of the club no one wants to join! There's a diabetes group on MFP you might want to check out http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/1789-type-2-diabetes-support-group And this is the most helpful site I've found on the internet to date…

To answer your original question, the research I did when coming off Metformin indicated that it takes 3-4 weeks for Metformin to leave your system - about the same as takes to reach peak effectiveness. In comparing Metformin and insulin, neither is "evil" Both are the oldest, best tested drugs for diabetic treatment. The…

Impressive, impressive, impressive! WTG, BG!

I drink 1/4 c of heavy cream almost every day. I'm also a huge fan of butter, bacon and cheese. My lipid panel had improved tremendously, as has my weight

Perhaps it's reasonable. You won't need a couple of weeks to make a determination. If two fasting readings are above 100 or if two post-prandial readings are above 140, you have a problem. There are those who will argue about the criteria for diagnosis or quibble about a difference between pre-diabetes (FBG above 100, PP…

I have no idea about apps. I do use a ReliOn meter as suggested above as my back-up for additional testing because the strips are cheap. I am wondering if there's a reason you aren't scheduling a check-up with a doctor after a random test result of 172?

QFT! While doctors, nurse practioners, dieticians, CDEs and nutritionists CAN be a great source of information and advice, if they haven't kept up with research then their advice is certainly suspect. The first CDE (certified diabetes educator - someone you would think would be in the know!) I saw advised me to eat oatmeal…

Yep - with diabetes, it's truly a must. Hashimotos and celiac make it an even easier choice

I didn't know nutritionists were still so enamoured of the cholesterol myth and dietary fat. I increased my fat consumption AND saturated fat tremendously over the 15 months. Based on results, my PCP and endocrinologist are THRILLED. My lipid panel is MUCH improved. My latest bloodwork was done in August. Your Total…

I started out using a pair of cross-trainers for Zumba (New Balance) but had a lot of knee pain due to the twisting motions and my shoes being too stiff/grabbing too much. I now have a pair of Nike Musiques (clearnace at Zappos - $35) and they made a tremendous difference in ease of motion. I did have some arch pain while…

This! I love cheese. I eat cheese almost every day. I have too many other dietary restrictions to give up my cheese

Poop happens sometimes. Usually, my peak testing after a carb binge is all the slap in the face I need ....although sometimes I need several slaps AND a kick in the pants as well before I once again admit that carbs aren't my friend :-)

I tried it for 3 days 2 weeks ago. It's pretty daggone boring and I couldn't do more than 3 days. I made fat bomb. bullet-proof tea and I did enjoy the heavy cream and diet soda "floats". I lost 1 pound. However, I'm diabetic and my blood glucose readings were solidly in the low normal range (70-80) and have remained in…

The side effects are all gastro related and usually abate within a week. I did find them to be an annoyance, but not debilitating. You can lessen the effects by taking with food or by asking for the extended release (XR) version. Ramping up the dosage slowly also helps, but 500 mg is typically the smallest doage and I…

Yep, your A1c of 7 translates to an average glucose reading of 155 (mg/dl - the conventional US measurement) OR 8.6 (mmol/L - the SI unit used in most other countries). I wasn't sure where you were from, so i used both

Your A1c is still quite high (average 155 mg/dl or 8.6 mmol/L) and isn't correlating to your testing. Average glucose at that level is certainly high enough that you have some diabetic complications in the form of neuropathy. The good news is that symptoms can lessen if you continue to lower BG How often do you test? What…

I started with 177 pounds to lose. Feel free to add me

I'm gluten-free AND low-carb, so I avoid all grains. Almond flour, coconut flour and flax meal are all pretty calorically dense.

Have you used a control solution?