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Post by bp2go on Jan 11, 2017 7:14:49 GMT -8
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Post by hikingtiger on Jan 11, 2017 7:41:44 GMT -8
Since this thread is getting little attention, I'd hope that's a good thing; i.e., nobody else with type 2 chiming in. bp2go, just reading and learning. Don't have it and trying to keep it that way. zeke, glad you're doing better. Thanks for sharing your story. One question: why 1% milk specifically? Partly I ask because I've run across many people that think 1% milk (and similarly 2% milk) has only 1% of the butterfat of whole milk. (That's actually just how much butterfat it has...whole milk is usually 3% butterfat.)
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Post by zeke on Jan 11, 2017 8:38:11 GMT -8
hikingtiger I switched over from whole milk decades ago. No reason it couldn't be whole milk now, just what I am used to.
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Post by msdoolittle on Jan 11, 2017 15:09:31 GMT -8
Wow... Sorry I missed the start of this conversation. So sorry, Zeke and bp2go!
Zeke and Rebecca know I started a high fat low carb lifestyle back in August (I spoke openly about it at PG). Mostly to lose weight. I have not been diagnosed as diabetic, this is me just trying to get my life back. I now feel like I am fat adapted and no longer have sugar or grain cravings like I did. I have energy in the afternoons when I am usually crashing and burning at my desk. I'm running and I'm using fat as fuel instead of glucose.
I drink heavy whipping cream with my coffee. I use grass fed butter. Grass fed, whole milk, plain yogurt. I eat tons of veggies(I go through about 5 avocados a week) and meat and even fruit (usually berries). I am down 30lbs and still dropping. I do have what I call "special occasion sugar". I avoid "special occasion grains".
It took me about 90 days to feel comfortable with this way of eating, mainly because I had to reprogram myself. Most low fat diets have loads of hidden sugars and not so hidden grains. It doesn't work for me. I can exercise every day of the week and keep gaining weight.
Anyway, I hope you figure out what works for you, Zeke. Good luck!
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Post by VAN on Jan 12, 2017 5:45:05 GMT -8
I am also a little late to this party. I had gestational diabetes with both pregnancies and though my sugar has resolved, I learned a lot from those experiences. For me, walking after meals was a simple way to get my numbers down. Protein before carbs and vegetables at every meal, even breakfast. I am a fan of cucumber/tomato salad for that. I only had to prick my finger 5x a day for 6 months (2x) and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Sorry you are dealing with this new health challenge! One other plug I'd like to make is for whole30. It is not a diet or a lifestyle, but a food reset. If you've never done one, I'd encourage anyone considering cutting out sugar to explore the program. I have completed 2 whole30's in the last 2 years and appreciate the reminders of how my body feels without excess carbs. Information about whole30 can be found here: whole30.com/new/
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Post by zeke on Jan 12, 2017 7:39:19 GMT -8
I find omelets are an easy way to add veggies to my diet. Spinach, onion, gr. peppers, mushrooms, all fit nicely in a 2 egg omelet. I usually can fit about 2-3 cups of veggies into the skillet before adding the eggs.
I am watching my carbs, but not counting them per se. Most days they run between 120-200g.
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Post by zeke on Jan 17, 2017 10:19:49 GMT -8
During the last week, my GL average has been 123, or a A1c of under 6. Of course. it won't be there in the middle of Feb because that number will reflect the 5-6 weeks I was not mindful of my numbers at all. Still, I am making progress with just watching my diet. We'll see what my Dr says. I expect him to be astonished, since he did not tell me to change my diet, my exercise routine, or anything else.
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Post by zeke on Jan 30, 2017 11:57:04 GMT -8
I have now been monitoring my GL for 32 days, and it averages 130.5 Well inside the Endocrinologists numbers. Still a long road ahead. We'll see in 3 more weeks just what real progress I have made.
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Post by autumnmist on Feb 9, 2017 7:25:41 GMT -8
If it hadn't been for this thread, I don't think I'd have the courage to ask what I'm asking now, as a result of physical issues that arose this week. bp2go , BlueBear , zeke , and any others who've dealt with diabetes, how did you address the diabetic neuropathy? With prescription meds? Painkillers? Vitamin supplements? With PT targeted toward the areas affected? I ask b/c I just experienced a non-hemorrhagic, non motor control, but sensory only stroke which has caused almost unrelenting neuropathic "tingling" on my right side. It abates in my right leg, sometimes in my right foot, but has been consistent in my right hand. This has been ongoing for 2 days straight now. A stroke wasn't totally unexpected, I learned in the mid-2000s through a brain MRI that I have a brain configuration which is stable unless it morphs or changes, and then becomes a high stroke risk factor. So it's been kind of a ticking time bomb. The MRIs taken at the hospital yesterday don't address this and whether it caused the stroke, and until I do some research and consult with my trauma nurse niece, I'm not sure where the stroke occurred. So I have a lot of research and then some doctoring to do to learn more about the causal factors. While working out my plan of treatment, I want to try to relieve some of the discomfort of this constant tingling. I'll try Motrin or Tylenol, but wondered if you found that Neurontin worked for you, or that any diabetic neuropathy was controlled through diet and Metformin or other meds. I've had PT for a torn rotator cuff, have a list of exercises, and will try them, slowly to make sure they don't aggravate anything. And since the right foot and leg neuropathy abated last night, I think there might be other possibilities for the arm issues, including spinal or rotator cuff complications. I did find that while in the hospital walking and some gentle leg exercises helped the leg discomfort. Or maybe it was just my imagination b/c I needed to keep my mind as clear as possible. Thanks for any advice, whether anyone who responds has diabetes or not, and for opening this issue for discussion, providing the support to everyone, including me, so that I can address this post-stroke issue with calm and a rational approach. (I'm working on other issues, but this annoying nonstop tingling is the worst part of the post-stroke rehab right now.) And I'm not looking for sympathy. This happened, now I need to find good ways to deal with it - I'm just thankful it didn't affect motor control.
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Post by zeke on Feb 9, 2017 8:04:41 GMT -8
I have been having some tingling in my toes, like they did when I stayed in the pool too long and had abrasions from the pool surface. As I have been watching my carb intake, and measuring my GL, they have subsided. I also find they do better with exercise, like my bike riding or walking. I was told the tingling was from the larger sugar molecules damaging the capillaries and nerves. Since i have reduced my carbs intake, I would expect that to reduce the sugar molecules.
You didn't ask for sympathy, but you have mine anyway. It is mine to give, and you can't refuse it.
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Post by rebeccad on Feb 9, 2017 8:50:35 GMT -8
autumnmist That's scary, and I'm glad you haven't suffered worse from it. Wish I had some help for the tingling. I have some nerves in my neck that seem to pinch easily and cause a similar sort of feeling when swimming (especially), so I can sympathize with how much it must drive you nuts; it bugs me and mine goes away when I stop irritating it! I hope yours fades with PT and a bit of time.
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Post by autumnmist on Feb 10, 2017 7:55:14 GMT -8
I was told the tingling was from the larger sugar molecules damaging the capillaries and nerves.
I did some research yesterday, found some information on this issue, and tried your method, starting first with the sugar b/c chocolate and goodies are a major weakness for me. They're a (bad, very bad remedy) for calming, especially after I've watched too much news. I do know it's an unhealthy habit, so it's time to break it. And given the good news yesterday on the travel ban challenge as well as the ethics slap in the face to KellyAnne Conway, I feel very relieved that democracy is really working, and am especially comforted that the Court stood up to Trump.
I also tried brown rice (which I like anyway) and nibbling on peanuts.
(www.livestrong.com/article/240837-what-are-the-treatments-for-non-diabetic-peripheral-neuropathy/).
By bedtime, the stubborn neuropathy in my hand had begun to recede. I imagined it to be similar to a massive blockage of ice, finally melting and opening a pathway, or like the little "ant that moved a rubber tree plant". I was soooo pleased!
It's back again this morning, but I'll try the experiment again and see what happens. I'll also share any remedies I find that work.
And, zeke , I will graciously accept your kind and also gracious sympathy. Actually, it's nice to feel that human bond with someone who understands a situation as you and rebeccad do.
rebeccad , do you think swimming irritates your nerves? Do you do exercises for your neck?
I've also decided to treat the research as an educational thesis project; that takes the personal and emotional issues out of it.
Thanks so much to you both for sharing your experiences and offering suggestions. It makes the health battle seem less of a solitary journey.
ETA: I realize that my consumption of comfort foods skyrocketed as I watched the political news over the weekend, raising my stress level to probably unprecedented levels. That resulted in a higher consumption of tasty comfort food and probably an imbalance of real food. I blame it all on the national political situation. So my new motto is: "Trump sent me to the ER!"
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Post by rebeccad on Feb 10, 2017 8:11:17 GMT -8
rebeccad , do you think swimming irritates your nerves? Do you do exercises for your neck? Yes, and sort of. I'm trying to be disciplined, because it does help a little. For some reason, I have trouble with doing that kind of exercise, even though I'm religious about my aerobic and weight workouts. I need a personal trainer to yell at me to do my PT I blame it all on the national political situation. So my new motto is: "Trump sent me to the ER!" Amen to that. I've pretty much shut off FB, because that's the worst, but I'm even rationing NPR.
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Post by autumnmist on Feb 10, 2017 8:24:06 GMT -8
rebeccad, one of the reasons I was attracted to this forum is the goal setting, discipline and determination of the posters. I use it to inspire me, as I'm basically a lazy person. I think longingly to the days a few decades ago when I could spend all day gardening - up to 13 hours at a time with a periodic 1/2 break every once in a while. (Maybe that's why I'm having back problems now?!) Sometimes I have to bribe and treat myself to work out. So I treat myself to favorite music and a good relaxing reading session afterward. I foresee a lot more musical workouts and more reading in my near future, and of course reading of others' activity here to motivate me. (I think old age has something to do with it!) I've never been on FB, but I imagine that it's a hotbed of political discussion. NPR is usually pretty calm, not as prone to multiple commentaries, but you're right; it's still news. I wish there were more nature programs; Smithsonian channel has some really great ones, especially about Yellowstone.
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Post by zeke on Feb 24, 2017 8:00:55 GMT -8
6.9 A1c !!!
Today I get back the results from my 90 day retest of the blood work. Down from 11.4 to within the American Diabetic Association guidelines. They recommend keeping the number under 7. The Endocrinologists would prefer a number below 6.5, so we shall see in another 90 days how it goes. All of this good news is directly resulting from the support and guidance I received from people on this board, mostly bp2go. Because of him, I changed my diet nearly 2 months ago. So the last 90 days have been 37 on my old diet and 53 on the new one. Now I await the results I will see in May.
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