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A rib eye at lunch just can't be bad. This is why I like eating this way. :smile:
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I try to stay to 50-75 g/day and to get my carbs from veggies - no grains. I find that even whole grain "goodness" spikes my glucose.
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I do try to exercise like Grok. Because of my messed-up ankles, I usually get on a cycle a couple of times a week at the gym and do my sprints there. I do a couple of minutes of warm up then alternate between 1 min. of all out sprint-pedaling with 1 min. of easy recovery pedaling. I do 10 cycles of this, then cool down for…
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Just a note on my experience with dieticians. Most follow the ADA recommendations which call for 55-65% carbs in your diet. I tried following this for years and only got fatter, had higher blood sugar, and received all kinds of new drugs to take with little to no effect. I can't say enough about restricting carbohydrates.…
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Great job to everyone who is reducing their A1C. I saw my doc a month ago and have been in the low 6's for the past year and weight has been stable so I am also out to 6 months before the next "oil change". It is important to not slack off on the changes that you have made to reduce your blood sugar and to find ways to…
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I also use On Track and like it a lot. Highly recommended for keeping track of glucose levels.
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I agree with the low carb approach to managing blood sugar. Surprisingly, my nutritionist was recommending 225 g carbs per day. Whis was WAY more than I can tolerate. Since going paleo last year, I have lost 40 lbs and my A1C has dropped from the mid 7s to the low 6s. You mentioned that you were on a couple of meds. Make…
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Making all the rest of the coworkers jealous when I microwave bacon in the office.
