Are We Seeing the Beginning of the End?

[Listlad]

Quite so but geologists don't just stay or work on the surface and I'm not sure I would want to carry out a seismic survey to determine my blood sugar levels and most of the geologists I have known collect samples to test directly in the lab. Any way enough said I am I think derailing and will desist.

Well, you are nearly there John but not quite. Seismic doesnt tell you all you need to know. Only some. But 2 miles under the ground an in situ sample is challenging.

 

[Walking Girl]

I use the Libre periodically now. About 12 months into my “journey” it became available in the U.S. I have a very obliging doctor who well knew how focused I was on making the necessary changes to improve my health. I had already achieved a non-diabetic A1c at that point, so it was no doubt a stretch for her to prescribe, but I’m thankful she did.

At first, I used it 24x7. I found it fascinating and so helpful. But, for me, it showed the further HFLC I moved, the more my fasting (and overnight) BG hung high after a really fatty meal. So, I adjusted to more moderate carb (150g ish per day), which admittedly was my preference anyway, and was very pleased with the results. These days, I use a sensor every 2 months or so (6 weeks off, 2 on) to make sure I’m still on track. A1c has remained in the low 5’s, high 4’s since. I very rarely test in between sensors.

so, while I can definitely get on board with a (relatively) inexpensive CGM type device being really helpful, I’m not sure it will support HFLC with doctors anymore than a good A1c now does. I think having a CGM as easy an a smart watch would be a game changer, but mainly just for healthy eating across all macronutrient ranges for the metabolically healthy.

edited to add: to confirm, T2, no meds

 

[Listlad]

I use the Libre periodically now. About 12 months into my “journey” it became available in the U.S. I have a very obliging doctor who well knew how focused I was on making the necessary changes to improve my health. I had already achieved a non-diabetic A1c at that point, so it was no doubt a stretch for her to prescribe, but I’m thankful she did.

At first, I used it 24x7. I found it fascinating and so helpful. But, for me, it showed the further HFLC I moved, the more my fasting (and overnight) BG hung high after a really fatty meal. So, I adjusted to more moderate carb (150g ish per day), which admittedly was my preference anyway, and was very pleased with the results. These days, I use a sensor every 2 months or so (6 weeks off, 2 on) to make sure I’m still on track. A1c has remained in the low 5’s, high 4’s since. I very rarely test in between sensors.

so, while I can definitely get on board with a (relatively) inexpensive CGM type device being really helpful, I’m not sure it will support HFLC with doctors anymore than a good A1c now does. I think having a CGM as easy an a smart watch would be a game changer, but mainly just for healthy eating across all macronutrient ranges for the metabolically healthy.

edited to add: to confirm, T2, no meds

Thanks. So once you had established what foods impact you, you find you don’t need to test in between.

 

[JohnEGreen]

Well, you are nearly there John but not quite. Seismic doesnt tell you all you need to know. Only some. But 2 miles under the ground an in situ sample is challenging.

The Kola borehole is a bit deeper than that I believe.

 

[Listlad]

The Kola borehole is a bit deeper than that I believe.

Certainly is John. Many wells are. I used 2 miles down as a nice round example yet typical number that the layman can get his head around. However whether it be 1000ft or 25000ft, getting a man down there with lab equipment is a bit tricky, especially as the borehole diameter might well be 8 1/2 “ or less. I think they are training up leprechauns for the job in the future.