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Riddle for Diabetic, LC, Italian Opera Fans (Dr. Bernstein shenanigans)
Here's one for the Opera Quiz. Dr. Bernstein's discussion on the side effects of the various oral diabetes meds took a humorous, operatic turn when he turned his attention to the so-called starch blockers, such as acarbose. Straight out of Italian opera.... Anyone? (No Googling.) Discussion starts around 3:15:…
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Nova blood ketone test strips on eBay
Found on the MFP Keto group: http://www.ebay.com/itm/201715928864 The meter itself may still be available for "free" (in exchange for personal info) from Nova.
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T2Ds - A1c tests and hemoglobin variants
Someone trying to nail down her blood glucose levels asked how often to check her BG and what could throw off HbA1c tests. The answer to the HbA1c question seems to be that there are several factors, including the testing method, that can affect the correspondence of HbA1c levels to actual BG levels. Here's a summary of…
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T2Ds - Info for Medicare Part B coverage of BG testing supplies
Blood glucose testing supplies are covered under Medicare Part B. (They are not prescription items, but rather durable medical equipment, so make sure your supplier bills correctly.) https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/SE1008.pdf It looks like the quantities…
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Study - Eating dinner early, or skipping it, may be effective in fighting body fat >sniff<
Read & weep... https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/11/161103091229.htm T2Ds - Any thoughts on the following dilemma? If eTRF works for you, but (per Dr. Bernstein) as a T2D, more bulk consumed in one sitting will raise your glucose and trigger insulin release (even if the additional bulk consists of sand :s ) and…
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Consumer Lab - reviews & info on supplements
Santa prestidigitated a gift subscription to ConsumerLab.com ($64 for 2 yrs), and it looks like a great resource. Here's a sample Q & A:
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A Modern Gut Doctor's Guide to Holiday Heartburn
Dropping Acid: A Guide to the Relief of Heartburn for the Holidays By Dr. Gerry Mullin on December 22, 2016 http://thefoodmd.com/dropping-acid-guide-relief-heartburn-holidays/ Some great info here!
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T2Ds - Anxiety & high BG, and a simple fix
Dr. Bernstein on performance-related anxiety and the spike in BG it produces. Since the effects are caused by a surge of epinephrine, he figured a drug that blocks the effects of epinephrine might be effective in maintaining low BG. Bingo! He recommends treating preventitively with propranolol (Inderal), a beta-blocker…
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Diabetics - insurance covered blood ketone testing!
Very quietly, my insurance co (BCBS) started covering diabetes monitoring and education expenses. This appears to be a "you have to ask" scenario, as nowhere in my skimpy plan documents is there mention of such benefits. After many rounds of correspondence with my endocrinologist's office and BCBS, it finally stated, in…
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Medical Privacy Threatened By ‘Big Data’
http://www.vnews.com/Consumer-Confidential-Medical-privacy-threatened-by--big-data--5370836 Excerpt -
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HbA1c tests - 1 in 3 have "significant errors"
Making the HbA1c Value More Accurate New approach reduces significant errors from about one in three to about one in 10. :o http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/making-the-hba1c-value-more-accurate
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Carageenan - Does it belong in organic foods?
FYI, just got this from Cornucopia. There's a link on the web page below to a study on carageenan, an ingredient in most varieties of HWC and some other dairy products. Take Action: Sign the Petition — It’s Time to Remove Carrageenan (Intestinal Inflammatory Agent/Carcinogen) from Organics!…
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Resurrecting Native American Diets
Here's another fascinating podcast from Gastropod: https://gastropod.com/what-is-native-american-cuisine/
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Magnesium & Muscle Cramps (Warning: geeky)
FYI - Here's Phinney & Volek's advice (from the Art & Science of Low Carbohydrate Living, Ch. 18): [Note - This follows on the heels of a discussion emphasizing the need for increased sodium and fluids. Elsewhere, the authors discourage the use of serum magnesium tests as not helpful for evaluating intracellular magnesium.]
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Report of vascular plaque reduction on a ketogenic diet!
https://docmuscles.com/2016/05/28/vascular-plaque-reduction-with-ketogenic-diet-a-case-study Yee ha!
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How do you replace OJ in the morning?
I know, seems like dumb question from a ketophile..... My spousal unit is slowly reducing her carb consumption (3 cheers). She has managed to dump those gross carb-bomb "protein" bars in favor of Raw Rev GLO, and to adopt a few other painless substitutions. However, she asked me what she was supposed to drink in place of…
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T2Ds - Study supporting LCHF over LF for diabetes management (summary)
For those of you who would like that "something special" for your next doctor visit.... http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/questioning-carbohydrate-restriction-in-diabetes-management/ (LC here was 20‰. )
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For T2Ds - Conversion Table: A1c --> Mean Plasma Glucose (U.S.) --> MPG (UK & Canada)
@baconslave @Dragonwolf
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Low-carb Flackers - $3 at Big Lots !
Spotted among a zoo of high-carb crackers, cookies, etc. Great if you miss crackers! Rosemary Flackers * Product page: https://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Kitchen-Cracker-Flaxseed-Rosemary/dp/B0078DQ85S * Nutrition info & ingredients: *
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Blood ketone meters - does anyone have recs?
My insurance now covers blood ketone test strips (no idea how many) and a blood ketone/glucose meter every 3 years. Does anyone have experience with home blood ketone testing? I'd like to get moving on this before the benefit disappears... How about the Ketonix breath ketone tester? Thanks for any insights!
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Something's rottin' - YT interview with fermentation expert
@DittoDan - familiar face? https://youtu.be/HWoNagvcSRE
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T2Ds - 11 types of diabetes with tailored drug protocols?
Just when I thought it was getting easier..... Here's a link to the ppt: http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Schwartz-Classification-2016Part5.pptx
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Fiber - Friend or Fiend?
Deity for some, devil for others, the Fiber Question seems to generate wildly different (but equally emphatic) reactions among the regular visitors here. >:) - You get cramps and indigestion, and you feel bloated and generally just foul and rotten o:) - You poop like clockwork and give your gut residents something to snack…
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FYI - FDA announces Nature Made recall
Pharmavite LLC is recalling specific lots of Nature Made® products detailed in the chart below due to possible Salmonella or Staphylococcus aureus contamination. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm505706.htm http://pharmavite.com/MediaCenter/MC_PR.asp?ID=237
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FYI - FDA announces Nature Made supplements recall
Pharmavite LLC is recalling specific lots of Nature Made® products detailed in the chart below due to possible Salmonella or Staphylococcus aureus contamination. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm505706.htm http://pharmavite.com/MediaCenter/MC_PR.asp?ID=237
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T2Ds - Any advice for OGTT recovery?
LCD friends - I'd appreciate any tips you'd care to share. Thx in advance! *************** I have a hydrogen breath test with glucose coming up. (BG will be monitored, but the primary purpose is to test for SIBO.) LIke an OGTT, this test requires one to fast then gulp a 50g jolt of glucose. :o I'm not thrilled about…
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Attn: T2Ds - MFP Type 2 Diabetes Support Group needs your help !
I was skimming some of the threads in the Type 2 Diabetes Support Group today, and some of the advice there is scary. For the carb-intolerant/insulin resistant among the newly-diagnosed T2Ds who happened to join that group and not the LCD group, I would hate to see them prolong their health problems by following advice to…
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On NPR today - The Full Fat Paradox
The Full-Fat Paradox: Dairy Fat Linked To Lower Diabetes Risk - http://one.npr.org/i/474403311:474639439 An earlier story (2012) The Full-Fat Paradox: Whole Milk May Keep Us Lean - http://one.npr.org/i/275376259:275796939 (Not quite a PSA during Super Bowl halftime, but still.)
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Glycerine in "low-carb" food - how to evaluate?
Does anyone have any recent info on the effect of glycerine (aka, glycerol) on ketosis, insulin, blood glucose, etc? It seems to pop up quite frequently in what appear to be LC foods. Surprise, surprise, knowledgeable-sounding sources conflict. For example, compare…
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SUCCEED Study seeks T2 Diabetics for Low-Carb Diet Program
SUCCEED Study The Universities of Cal-SF & Michigan (and perhaps others) are seeking overweight, type 2 diabetics to participate in a low-carb study: A Ketonix breath ketone tester may be something some participants receive. For whatever reason, I didn't qualify. But I'm sure I've never been so delighted over a rejection…
