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@A DiabetesTeam Member Henry eats "Keto" by any other name also referred to a "ultra low carb"
No real definition although typically "below 50 carbs a day"
Keto is a "moving target" because… read more
Type 2 diabetes farcical gave me uti leading to sepsis in icu 1 week
Thanks for the advice. I remember testing urine that way when I worked. I am a huge plain water drinker so I will definitely put that into practice thanks for being so supportive
I appreciate your response
I went to my doctor yesterday and had my A1C checked it had been 3 months since my last one. My last one was 5.9 which i was very proud of but when the doctor call me today about the one i had yesterday it was 6.3 . Now I'm very disappointed in myself i have worked so hard getting it down by eating better and losing 28 pounds so far , my problem is i don't know why it went to 6.3 cause i haven't done anything different from 3 months ago until now so I'm very confused why it went up. I only eat 2… read more
Thank you Nfp1954 for your comment. That's how i feel i have cut out everything to! Happy New Year to you too
Is Diabetes and kidney disease reversible
Thank you all for your experiences and good advice. The great monster will be defeated as l quote HKC useful advice. A wonderful week to you all
My glucose reading upon waking has been high for the past month! I take my 1000 mg. Of metformin after dinner the night before! Dr. Put me on additional 500 mg. Of metformin that I take with breakfast! What’s going on with this?
Thank you for your precious info Hkc much appreciated 👍🙏💜
Do people think there is a connection between stress and depression and diabetes? If so, to what extent do you feel the connections exist? My personal feeling is that the connections between these factors may be underestimated. I feel that 50%, and perhaps somewhat more, of the reason for my diabetes, comes from levels of stress and depression. Do others feel the same way? Thank you.
Absolutely. I’ve been very depressed since I was diagnosed 6 yrs ago because I feel as if my quality of life is less compare to “healthy” ppl. Anything can go wrong from within if you have diabetes… read more
I have seen many post up this concern when they woke up to a high fasting number.
I never, as in never-ever, skip breakfast because of a high fasting number
Why?
Because as I have posted many times, Fasting Numbers are the result of sugar released by the Liver when we are not eating for extended periods (sleeping, more than about 5 hours between meals).
There is a number of reasons why the Liver might get a little too generous with the sugar supply BUT the only way to "turn it off" is to eat… read more
I eat a very minimal amt and wait two hours retest
Ate peanut butter...it came down!
Try hard boiled eggs. Lots of protein and lecithin. Add mayo and pickles for egg salad (low cal and carb). Use Keto or dark rye bread and you should be fine.
