Recent Content by PeterH55

Thanks Resurgam, Over the years I've seen a gradual increase in fasting blood glucose. However, none of my doctors have ever seen the "need" to measure HbA1c or insulin etc., so I don't really have the history to test. Like you, I went through years of low calorie eating and I suspect the...

Thanks VioletFoxtrot, It certainly is crazy. Glad I'm not the only one (sort of). I'm going to try some more extended fasts and see whether the effect is still apparent after a second night of fasting. Have read a bit on Somogyi and will look into it a bit more. It certainly doesn't seem the...

Thanks EllenM, Much appreciated and thanks for the welcome. I have checked my blood against a conventional meter once or twice so will check a bit more to observe any trend. I suspect what you've said is correct and I need to keep working to reduce my apparent insulin resistance and to wring...

Hi all, I'm a newbie and would like to get some help on an issue that appears to be broader than the dawn phenomenon/effect. I have been tested as being pre-diabetic (6.7 mmol/l) and so I invested in a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) to help reduce my blood glucose levels. I eat mostly low...