Recent Content by runner2009

@Iowaboy Sounds fantastic a 5.3 and BMI of 21.8 that is awesome. What is your fasting BG? After I wrote in this thread I started researching the Dr. Valter Longo's Longevity Diet and his Fasting Mimicking Diet ( 5-days a month you fast with about 800 calories a day ). Two big differences in...

I definitely have some functioning beta cells - as shown from my glucose tolerance test. I suppose I could get further testing. I was told later that perhaps I was T 1.5 According to Dr. Bernstein if you are treated with insulin early on this helps some of the beta cells from burning out and...

@northernnerd - I basically followed my and others interpretation of this protocol base upon: First day - 34 percent carbohydrates, 10 percent protein and 56 percent fat Days 2 - 5 -47 percent carbohydrates, 9 percent protein and 44 percent fat I read the book Longevity Diet and two...

@bulkbiker - Honestly, I might have miswritten here. I was in ICU for over 5-days with an infection in my intestines and diabetic ketoacidosis. When I was in a regular ward the diabetic MD told that I had antibodies for T1 and she could have said antibodies or indications of T2 also. Further...

I've have almost completed my 3rd cycle of Longo's Fasting Mimicking Diet - finishing up the refeed portion. Honestly, this time my results have me to say the least a bit stunned - I woke up this morning with a fasting BG of 7.1mg/dl In the past, I had tried the DIY Newcastle approach and...

I am insulin dependent T2 or T1.5 - 4-years ago, I was diagnosed and was not drinking. About 2-years ago I went to a pub and had Imperial Stout Craft Beer about 9.2% alcohol. Besides getting a very nice buzz my BG dropped dramatically. Over time I tried many different craft beers and wines -...

@Alexandra100 - Thank you. One time when I re-read Dr. B's book, I saw that he believe that you can reduce plaque build up in the arteries by high intensity aerobic exercise and going over your 'theoretical maximum heart rate'. Here is a summary . He wrote that you can't do this quickly but it...

Hey, @Iowaboy - I am going into my 4th year as a 1.5 - I ended up in ICU for 5-days. Had both antibodies in my blood. I have been insulin dependent and with careful following as close to Dr. B's protocols ( just more veggies and less protein ) and measuring my glucose 4 to 6 times a day and...

This sounds much the same http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/new-diet-and-exercise-program-helps-people-with-type-2-diabetes-cut-mediation/news-story/5f53eae6220f65b89c0912d5294e0680

I never could tolerate Metformin, but ( I know there has been disagreements about this ) you are not ever supposed to get dangerous hypos from it if you are not taking other meds that stimulate insulin response. I've read a lot recently where Metformin is a great anti inflammatory and in mice...

Good points. We never considered swimming part of HIIT. It was like burpees, kettle ball squats, jump rope, mountain climbers, etc all at 90% plus for max of 15-minutes. It was physically and mentally hard. I'd rather go for a long jog or lift or hike than do it over years and years. Dr...

Very good points, but even in scientific studies they don't include numbers unless you really dig and you find out that tight control is A1C of 6.5 or less and according to Dr. Bernstein most of us will develop long term problems at that high of BS. For me he can call it whatever he wants or...

So if one makes a reasonable assumption he was borderline diabetic at most because of insulin resistance due to too much visceral fat and most likely he had not worn out or killed off a big chunk of his beta cells. Just an FYI, long term HIIT exercise in your late 40s and beyond is very...

First of all congratulations on your weight loss. Yes, I am ranting about the use of the word cure and reversal and it being irresponsible used. Most of these claims, do not have follow up studies ( ND not included ), nor do they define the population they use as proof in any more detail than...

Of course "some people" and some people with Type 2 can be "reversed" with intensive insulin therapy during the beginning stages of the disease that gives the worn out or dying beta cells a break. But it is expensive, and perceived dangerous because of hypos and insulin therapy is not the...