runner2009
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Whatever I was doing using the Whey protein powder before meals has basically stopped the dramatic affect it had earlier in the month.
So the whey protein stimulation of GPL-1 ( supposedly ) that stimulates primary insulin response is not working as well.
Perhaps I've burned out more betas or I'm just getting older, gained some weight ( % of muscle to fat changed ). Who knows.
For me the real constant is following Dr. Bernstein's diet and exercise protocols.
A couple of observations. If you look at Dr. Bernstein, I would bet you that he doesn't eat more than 1,200 calories a day.
For me not eating much is a good way to reliably control my BG with a minimum of insulin. Wasn't starvation the only treatment before insulin?
I also believe that the guidelines of what our base calorie requirements are too large an amount for most of us. They should be reduced to be more accurate.
Thirdly, I'm going into my second year as LADA and at times feel overwhelmed and warn out. But when I realize how long of time many of you have been managing this disease I am humbled and embarrassed a bit. I'm still just a baby in the whole thing.
My whole relationship to food has really changed. It is not entertainment as much any more. No deserts or pastries cakes or pastas ( very little legumes ) and fruits I eat are only what I used to consider veggies. (-;
The one positive I can drink a pint of strong stout beer and my BG goes down. Now 'Old Rasputin' is my dessert
So the whey protein stimulation of GPL-1 ( supposedly ) that stimulates primary insulin response is not working as well.
Perhaps I've burned out more betas or I'm just getting older, gained some weight ( % of muscle to fat changed ). Who knows.
For me the real constant is following Dr. Bernstein's diet and exercise protocols.
A couple of observations. If you look at Dr. Bernstein, I would bet you that he doesn't eat more than 1,200 calories a day.
For me not eating much is a good way to reliably control my BG with a minimum of insulin. Wasn't starvation the only treatment before insulin?
I also believe that the guidelines of what our base calorie requirements are too large an amount for most of us. They should be reduced to be more accurate.
Thirdly, I'm going into my second year as LADA and at times feel overwhelmed and warn out. But when I realize how long of time many of you have been managing this disease I am humbled and embarrassed a bit. I'm still just a baby in the whole thing.
My whole relationship to food has really changed. It is not entertainment as much any more. No deserts or pastries cakes or pastas ( very little legumes ) and fruits I eat are only what I used to consider veggies. (-;
The one positive I can drink a pint of strong stout beer and my BG goes down. Now 'Old Rasputin' is my dessert
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