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How do I avoid hypoglycemia on keto diet?
I am a long time sufferer of PCOS, recently my Dr explained that I was pre-diabetic,insulin resistant and suffering from metabolic syndrome. He said that the only way I would lose weight is to cut carbs. I started a ketogenic diet of 20 grams or less of carbs per day. I have lost 8 lbs in 10 days but have experienced…
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Why aren't my ketostrips working?
I purchased some ketostrips a few weeks ago, the first time I used them they showed light purple. This week I have been very low carb. To be exact 23 grams Sunday and Monday, 17 grams Tuesday and 16 grams yesterday. I am diligent to log everything I eat down to my vitamins so I know I'm not missing anything yet all week my…
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How important is high fat?
I am relatively new to keto (2 weeks in) and I'm doing okay keeping my daily carb intake below 40gm (most days its below 20), but my fat intake is not reaching the recommended level (currently at 93 grams), also, my protein is higher than it should be. In order to reach ketosis, is it most important to keep the carbs low…
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PCOS Sucks!!!
I was diagnosed with PCOS at 26 I am now 35. Unfortunately none of my doctors completely explained the disease to me. This past summer, when my pain was at it's worst, my gyn recommended a full hysterectomy, thinking it would cure me of this awful disease I agreed, two months later we moved and I had to get a new dr. When…
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MFP daily food logger not using net carbs?
I am new to this and have been using the food diary on this site. My goal is 20g or less per day. I have noticed that both with foods in the database as well as ones I create, it isn't using the NET carbs in my diary. It is using total carbs even though I am putting the fiber quantities in there. Is this correct? I…
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Dieting with PCOS post hysterectomy
I am a long time sufferer of PCOS, I was diagnosed with PCOS at 26 I am now 35. Unfortunately none of my doctors completely explained the disease to me. This past summer, when my pain was at it's worst, my gyn recommended a full hysterectomy, thinking it would cure me of this awful disease I agreed, two months later we…
