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I've been on Victoza off and on for a few years. Most recently I've been taking it since February. It does help with weight loss. I've lost 55#. It slows stomach emptying, makes your brain tell you you're full (something I hadn't felt at mealtime since childhood) and decreases glucagon secretion in the pancreas. I find it…
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I have been a stress eater with a sweet tooth. This is terrible for diabetes. I recently read a book, Made to Crave, which gave me a new perspective on my eating. Meeting the urge to eat sweets is defeating. I have my plan, but sticking with it is truly beyond my control. Now I use a more spiritual approach with meditation…
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I try to stay under 100g carb per day, and target under 30g per meal. I set carbs at 30%, protein at 40%. Which foods make up those carbs is important. For me, I know that oranges and wheat are bad and oat bran, berries, and Greek yogurt are good, based on my BG. Careful control of carbs has helped me to lose 50#, taper…
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I use MySugr Logbook. It is fun and easy to use and keeps me motivated. As you log, you earn points and, when you get to 50, your Monster (mine is named Sleepy Carl) is tamed. I can also take photos of my meals - my MD loves this. It communicates with iPhone Health app, which communicates with MFP.
