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Post by echo on Feb 1, 2018 6:36:20 GMT -8
I’m really proud of both of you. I remember when I was young and knew a woman my mom’s age who got the diagnosis and gradually went blind and had a foot amputated and no one thought there was anything she could do about it. It is sad that there is very clear steps now and yet people are, as Steve said, living by a river in Egypt. Greg and I don’t have diabetes but have both cut a lot of carbs just for weight and energy reasons and the feeling is amazing , but I’m afraid the high protein always seems to trigger a reoccurrence of kidney stones for me. Not sure but talking to the Dr about that on the 7th
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Post by zeke on Feb 2, 2018 8:04:18 GMT -8
A1c still at 5.8 I'd like to see it lower, but we'll see.
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Post by ed84093 on Feb 22, 2018 23:00:10 GMT -8
Have to say congrats. You’ve made some changes and the results are showing! I haven’t read all the pages here but a few things that might be worth looking into. I do the Paleo Diet, this isn’t diabetes specific but from what I’ve read the proportion (carbs, fats, protein) matters, as well as the quantity, but also quality. The Keto Diet is similar in some examples. For example the carbs in a stick of asparagus is going to affect you differently than that same quantity if carbs in a pack of sugar. The sugar will spike your blood sugar quickly, and the asparagus will keep your blood sugar more stable for a longer period. This is due to fiber in the food which modifies the sugars’ effect. This is quantified in the Glycemic Index, but more completely in the Glycemic Load. This might be worth becoming familiar with. I also, although I’m not sure if I’m diabetic, do intermittent fasting. This can be done in a variety of ways but I’ve read it can improve insulin sensitivity. I feel great when I do it. Definitely talk to your doctor if you consider doing this as I’m not sure what this would do for diabetics, there may be reasons not to do it. I’m not sure tbh. At least as the theory goes this, if done for the correct periods could help convert your metabolism from burning primarily sugar to fats as well. But again talk to your doctor first BEFORE doing this. These next two might sound nuts but make sure you floss your teeth, and take a few minutes to relax at the end of each day. The flossing can reduce the inflammatory response, and we should all be doing it regardless. The relaxing is to lower stress, cortisol, a stress hormone, can increase blood sugar levels. I’m no physician, and it sounds like your becoming an expert at the right moves, but these are some things I’ve read can help live an overall healthier life. So who knows might be worth a look if you have some free time and want to look at other things. Best of luck with the changes!
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Post by zeke on May 15, 2018 12:25:33 GMT -8
May Dr visit. 5.8 A1c Blood Pressure 112/60, lower than usual. Not quite sure why that 60 appeared when I am normally closer to 75.
I was surprised the A1c was still low, as I have not been able to exercise this time much at all. Feb 12th, I injured my back and was not able to walk much, or ride the bike, for 10-12 weeks. Just as I was feeling like I could ride again, I had cataract surgery and was told no strenuous exercise for 3 weeks. That ended last week Wednesday. I will be back on the bike and exercise program as of June 3 when I get back from a hiking vacation in Scotland. While I am there, I will be eating and drinking my way across the Isle of Skye. Don't believe low carb will be the description.
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Post by rebeccad on May 16, 2018 20:06:40 GMT -8
While I am there, I will be eating and drinking my way across the Isle of Skye. Don't believe low carb will be the description. Take care of yourself! I do think that meat figures fairly high in the far-northern diet, so go easy on the beverages and you'll be fine
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Post by k9education on Jun 2, 2018 12:22:46 GMT -8
Type 2 diabetes has a significant genetic component so even those eating right and exercising for their entire lives may find themselves with diabetes at some point. On the flip side, those without a genetic predisposition are typically more resistant to getting the disease. My step dad is 5'11" and has been 300+ lbs since I was a kid. He only developed diabetes within the last 2 years (he's 69). Meanwhile, I have been thin my entire life, eat well, hike/lift regularly and have been clinically pre-diabetic for years (40 y/o). It's only a matter of time before I cross the threshold regardless of lifestyle since every single generation on my mom's side has had it.
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Post by k9education on Jun 8, 2018 0:06:08 GMT -8
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Post by rebeccad on Jun 10, 2018 18:25:33 GMT -8
Or delete entirely, by clicking on the little gear thingie and selecting "delete." You can only do it for your own messages, but you have that right!
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Post by msdoolittle on Jun 11, 2018 7:25:01 GMT -8
Hi k9, I was second guessing myself. I'm not a doctor but have read a lot regarding Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Basically, I mentioned that Type 1 Diabetes is more of a genetics and Type 2 diabetes can be controlled with diet and exercise, with a bunch of links and quotes to WebMD.
Thanks rebecca, I was looking for the "delete" button and couldn't find it. lol
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Post by zeke on Sept 7, 2018 8:08:02 GMT -8
bp2go Another A1c test yesterday, with a 5.9 result. I was expecting something closer to 6.2 since I have not been as good about my diet the last several months. I have not returned to my previous ways, just back slid a little. Evidently, not enough to affect my GL. Another chapter in this book of life.
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Post by autumnmist on Sept 7, 2018 11:21:01 GMT -8
zeke, I think some of these medical issues are journeys are like hikes, some flat and easy areas, some rocky ones, and some really challenging mountainous type one. And some just for rest and relaxation. You're obviously very disciplined. With that level of commitment, sometimes it's kind of a release through a peak into a less stringent philosophy, if only to remind you that you're on the right track but sometimes a little diversion reminds you of how healthy that track is. (I don't mean to seem judgmental or condescending; I often face the same issue, pigging out on chocolate when I get frustrated, then feeling lousy, guilty and recriminatory afterward, although I'm doing better.)
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Post by zeke on Sept 7, 2018 11:31:31 GMT -8
autumnmist Most people don't think of me as disciplined , I would guess. More like Obsessive Compulsive. I have had meals where I knew it was more carb than I should eat, (hell, I've had 2 week vacations like that) and I certainly am not restricting myself to some of the meals I ate early on, when trying to get down from somewhere above an 11. I read labels on everything, and then ask myself how many servings would I typically eat, in the real world. For that reason, I do not buy ice cream. Dark chocolate is an occasional pleasure, but what I am eating now is only 20 carbs per ounce. Treats like that make me smile, if only because it is a glimpse into what I really want. I used to bake a 10 inch deep dish apple pie, and eat 3/4 of it in 2 days. I went out and bought a 6 inch pie pan to reduce my portions. I haven't made any pie in months, but the last one was an apple. Maybe Turkey Day I'll make another.
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Post by autumnmist on Sept 7, 2018 11:43:27 GMT -8
zeke, I think sometimes we really "sell ourselves short." I won't even begin to tell you how much chocolate I've consumed, especially when I'm stressed. This week was a bad chocolate week!
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Post by zeke on Dec 2, 2018 11:37:15 GMT -8
This thread has accomplished some of what I wanted it to be. Others have spoken up, and still more have reached out to me privately. If my experience can help anyone else, then I have succeeded. I owe most of my success to bp2go, so I will Thank him here. If others gain from it indirectly, perhaps different illnesses, I'll take it. Self discipline has its benefits.
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Post by bp2go on Dec 2, 2018 12:37:23 GMT -8
Others have spoken up, and still more have reached out to me privately. I find it interesting that our histories ended up pretty well matched after you got your A1c under control. The last several tests have put is in almost identical numbers, and even after I was thrown off by a six month wait between tests and started slipping more treats onto my list, I also assumed I would go way up. Nope! 6.2, and I got an honest congrats from the head of the diabetes education group at the hospital! I think I mentioned this to you in a PM but she told me she wished her other patients were doing so well; the target they set is "under 7 is good, but try for under 6.5." And I thought I'd screwed up at 6.2. What interests me (I stopped reading this thread long ago) is that I have not seem any new names revealing any recognized diabetes! That is impossible. And interesting too, nobody has communicated with me, even though I have put my history out for all to see. I have plenty of first-hand info, but hey, I'm doing well and that's good enough for me. I am always wondering how many who read the forums never have seen this thread? and how many who may have stumbled on to it are in the dark about their own potential need to know more? Type 2 sure is a fun disease, huh?
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