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Good point and the carb laden meal so a few sugars are likely insignificant. Balsamic is far yummier and may lead to more usage. Worth a try, and as the article you found pointed out, it has the resveratrol benefits.

Might be just fine...Have read to watch due to the sugar...ymmv?

LOL!

Although it seems that apple cider vinegar gets talked about the most,, I'm not certain why that is, at this point. Maybe someone else knows? At quick glance only a couple of the abstracts Fung links to mention the type of vinegar - one white vinegar and one apple cider (ACV). My guess is as long as you limit balsamic, all…

Wow, this is very well done!! Fantastic work! I agree that the liver numbers are so significant. Looking forward to today's numbers as much as you, haha! Your blog is excellent reading- very helpful.

Paleomom's blog is great! A warning to be careful with the carbs even from some veggies if you are prediabetic. Paleo needs to be tweaked to reduce carbs. My whole family has gone grain free and paleo ( they do have some yogurt/cheese though) and we are loving it. The low carb group here on MFP is great, and there is a…

I've been adding Bragg's ACV after hearing about it. Here is Jason Fung on ithttp://intensivedietarymanagement.com/the-benefits-of-vinegar-hormonal-obesity-xxviii/

Excellent advice. I notice that calorie restriction really helps me, even when low carb. Ridiculous that ADA and AHA recommendations are making people sicker ;(

Nice work on the weight loss and progress!

Great results! I am similiar in starting at hovering around the 100 mark and really want to see consistent 90 and lower. Saw my first midday 80's today!! So I think I'm on my way. Thank you!! Very encouraging.

OK! I am seeing my sugars go back down again, but still want to know my insulin levels. I know my dr. will cooperate. thanks!!!

GrannyMayOz - thank you so much for posting this!! The video was excellent.

Peak diagnosis age is 10-20, with a second peak seen around age 50. (Acc. To Cleveland Clinic). So sorry about DH's coworker. It is debilitating until under control.

This is great! Gives me hope! Thanks OP for this thread. Will be watching!

So glad you did what you needed and moved beyond this disease!! I very much understand the "trying everything"! OP keep pushing for a diagnosis! I have learned that one must advocate for oneself, so keep researching and be a squeaky wheel! If it is IBD, answers can take a lot of time. Persevere!

oops Jocelyne and Kate, here's the link. Our integrative doctor works WITH our GI - they share records, etc. It is wonderful! This way we avoid drug/supplement interactions, etc. http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02054/Andrew-Weil-Integrative-Medicine.html

Jocelyne, Only those who have experienced Crohn's can know how horrible and unpredictable it is. Hugs to you!! We go to one of the top three IBD centers in the nation (we travel to get my son there) but they don't do anything with diet. Be very careful whom you trust as a "nutritionist" :-). Many chiroprators,…

Dear LunaKate, My son has Crohn's, diagnosed two years ago, and as itchotog said, it can be a tough diagnosis (ulcerative colitis being a more common diagnosis of the two forms of IBD, Crohn's and ulcerative colitis). If it is in fact IBD and not IBS (although sometimes if one has IBD there are some resulting IBS issues)…

This is very helpful! So do you recommend testing insulin ASAP in the beginning stages to determine what the real problem is? Makes sense to me??..... Otherwise I feel I'm taking a shotgun approach, and don't know what I'm dealing with.....

What are your morning fasting numbers looking like, and how long have you been doing low carb?

I really appreciate all the discussion here! There is so much to learn, and so many variables to consider. I find reading others' experiences and advice very helpful.

I'd say it's working!! That's an impressive drop!

Research is mounting that reducing carbs can greatly benefit lipid profiles! Here is one link, and you can find many more! http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/news/20100802/low-carb-diets-improve-cholesterol-long-term Healthy fats, ie coconut, olive, avocados, grass fed beef and fatty fish are the good fats that…

Friend request sent! You know it's worked for you so you are doing the right thing following your own reason and doing LC.

Wow you have done amazingly! Your pics ate impressive.

Ah, thank you!

Wow!! That is fantastic!! Great success!!

Yes! I'm staying away from my dr until I know I've got it fixed!

I will look up Jung - thank you!

Glad to hear keto works so well for you! That's encouraging! Keep it up!