Would you like to share a typical day's eating? That might make it easier for people to advise. Are you aiming for a particular number of grammes of carbs daily?Hi. I'm t2d controlled with diet, no meds. I have been bit lax the last few months. So now taking control again and am eating keto. I am in ketosis according to my daily tests, feel great, lost 4lbs in 2 wks. But my bg readings are higher than ever - 8-10 on waking, then only drops 1-2 points 2 hrs after food. Yesterday, didn't drop at all. In fact rose to 15. Yet I'm in ketosis. This is just too complicated and it's getting me down. Any advice please?? Thank you.
Yes, ok. I did my bloods 30 mins after getting up. For breki I had 2 boiled eggs and 2 low carb toast with butter, cup black coffee. Lunch was Greek yogurt, sprinkling of chopped nuts, 6-8 raspberries. Tea chicken and avocado salad with mayo and few chunks feta. Lotsa water- 2-3 ltrs at least. What do u think?
Amanda, I am concerned that you are eating so little while breast feeding. I am no expert, but I do think you would do well to consult your GP before fasting. If nothing else, your milk might dry up. If your milk is to nourish your baby, surely you yourself need to be well-nourished, with plenty of protein and calcium as well as fluids.
Erm..... I'm not breastfeeding or have a baby even. Not sure wot gave u that impression, lol
OMG, what a mistake to make!!! I must have been replying to someone else who is breastfeeding, and got the threads crossed. No reflection intended!
Haha, made me chuckle. I thought I must hv mistyped chicken breast or something, lol.
I will try this in morning. Thank u. Wot about the spike afta exercising? Shd I b concerned? How do i compensate? Why does this happen?
I think lots of people have this problem. As with the dawn phenomenon, it could be your liver helpfully releasing glucose, in this case to help you exercise, and over-doing it. You could try eating a little something before exercising. Personally, I eat some quick release carbs just as I go out of the door, but I don't know enough to recommend this. Maybe the boost it gives me is psychological, but at least I don't spike. Some people find that fasting raises their bg - that helpful liver again rushing to the rescue. Could this be part of your problem?
