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Intermittent fasting & type II?
I have some non-diabetic friends that have had great success losing weight through intermittent fasting. I understand that there are multiple forms of this, mine are using the 16 hour fast 8 hour 8. Meaning they only eat during certain hours (12-8). Does anyone know someone with type II that has done this? My blood sugar…
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Phentermine
Has anyone been prescribed phentermine to assist in weight loss? I was diagnosed about 18 months ago (type 2 - knew it was coming as I had gestational diabetes 13 years prior, but couldn't fight it off). I've managed to keep my BG and a1c in good ranges with the combination of diet (moderate carb, low sugar), exercise and…
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Do you eat fruit?
I was diagnosed with type II a year ago (a1c 9.9%) and as someone that had gestational diabetes 14 years prior and saw my bg climbing every year, I knew it was a matter of time. I became more strict with a moderate carb/low sugar diet (<40g carb and 5g or less of sugar per meal) and introduced 45+ minutes of cardio…
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Flourless Egg & Cottage Cheese Savory Muffins (Nutrient Dense, Low Carb, Gluten-Free)
I've made these a few times, but made them again last night and I love them. Because of the almond & flaxseed meal and hemp seeds, this ends up much more like a muffin and less like a frittata. For 2 of these there are 7g carbs (4g fiber, 2g sugar) and 21g protein. They're very savory, and packed with good stuff. Recipe…
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Neuropathy
I first noticed some numbness in my feet before I was diagnosed. It made sense once I figured out I was diabetic, but I had hoped that by controlling my BG they would start to feel better - or at least not feel worse. Shortly after I was diagnosed I started having some sharp pains at night in my feet that kept me up. I…
