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Hello, you have so much to lose by giving up. Please try to read "Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease" by Robert Lustig M.D.. I'm only halfway through, but it's a sobering and good read. What's standing out to me so far are these things: - lessening caloric intake reduces pounds…
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Hi there, I am 5 months in from my diagnosis of T2. I got the news on April Fools' Day :(. I hired a trainer and work with her weight training 2x weekly. I go on my own to the gym 3 or 4 additional days a week and do cardio on the treadmill and/or eliptical for around 45 minutes each time. Prior to this, I was struggling…
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Thanks KCaffee!
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Question, I'm a type 2 diabetic (diagnosed 4 months ago). I'm taking atorvastatin for cholesterol and metformin for the diabetes. I ran out of the statin and my blood sugar dropped to around 100 when I wasn't taking it. When I resumed taking the statin, my blood sugar went back up to the 120s and 130s. Does anyone have any…
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My nutritionist gave me a goal of 160 but my diabetic care manager gave me more carbs to play with. I don't know if the right hand is talking to the left. After reading these posts, I think my carb intake is too high. I would like to reduce a bit and see how my sugar reflects that reduction. Anyone here have any good…
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Hi Louwags, what sort of snack are you eating before working out? Thanks!
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Can I ask you what a typical day of eating looks like on that regimen? Thanks!
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Hello Everyone, I haven't logged in to the community portion of this site since I posted my initial message. I am overwhelmed by your encouraging, informative and supportive notes. Thank you everyone very much. I am sending out friend requests to those who invited me to friend them. I have been working out faithfully with…
