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almond flour

I agree with you, breads made without grain flours are a godsend. When making my own bread, I use almond flour, but also include oat fiber and...

Post by: ziggy_w, Jan 28, 2022 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

Hello all, After a spell of not testing fasting levels, back on track now. Fbg for the last four days were 5.2, 5.5, 5.2 and 5.9.

Post by: ziggy_w, Nov 29, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Are there low carbohydrate legumes ?

Hi @Jiro, I find that for me the best choice in legumes are lupin beans (also known as altramuces or tromocos). They are very low carb (somewhere...

Post by: ziggy_w, Nov 25, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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Overnight level not coming down.

Hi @lucylocket61, Is it possible that it comes down during the night and then goes up again before waking (aka dawn phenomenon)? Hugs for the...

Post by: ziggy_w, Nov 16, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Advanced type 2

Hi @Cherath, It does take some time for our bodies to fully work on a keto diet. For most people it takes about a month, for some people a little...

Post by: ziggy_w, Nov 15, 2021 in forum: Ketogenic diet forum
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What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

Hello all, Haven't posted for four days. Fbg was 5.5 four days ago, then 5.1 three days ago, and 5.6 yesterday. Have lapsed on my exercise...

Post by: ziggy_w, Nov 14, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Please educate me on fats!

Hi @Beating-My-Betes, Have you seen the study by David Ludwig, who has found that in subjects on a low-carb diet (20% carbs) were able to burn...

Post by: ziggy_w, Nov 13, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Please educate me on fats!

Hi @MoorT2, The approach you are taking seems to be a sensible one. Such as the discussion on this thread, unfortunately the science at times is...

Post by: ziggy_w, Nov 13, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Please educate me on fats!

Hi @Beating-My-Betes, I have been trained in science and in conducting scientific studies myself. Believe me that "so-called" science of Keys'...

Post by: ziggy_w, Nov 13, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Please educate me on fats!

Hi @Beating-My-Betes, I wish you well on your journey. Personally, I will be very happy for you if you succeed. The more ways there are to get...

Post by: ziggy_w, Nov 13, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Please educate me on fats!

Hi @Tannith, If you reread your own quote, you will notice that all these experiments have been done by "infusing" fatty acids directly into the...

Post by: ziggy_w, Nov 13, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

Hello all, Back again after not posting for about 3 weeks. After two weeks of higher fasting levels (all my fault as too lazy to exercise), have...

Post by: ziggy_w, Nov 9, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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When low carb/keto doesn’t work

Hi @Jim Lahey, It's good to see you posting on the forum again. With respect to the OP, my guess would be that insulin resistance is minimal as...

Post by: ziggy_w, Nov 4, 2021 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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When low carb/keto doesn’t work

Hi @DEBBIESCOTT, Hugs. It must be very frustrating what you are going through ... and it's definitely not what most of us T2s experience. So, in...

Post by: ziggy_w, Nov 4, 2021 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Intermittent fasting, do you do it?

Hi @hankjam, You certainly have lots on your plate, so no wonder you feel stressed. There is a good chance that this might also contribute...

Post by: ziggy_w, Nov 3, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Intermittent fasting, do you do it?

Hi @hankjam Hugs for the higher fasting levels. I am experiencing something similar right now, so I empathize. For me, feeling hungry usually...

Post by: ziggy_w, Nov 3, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

Good morning, all. 5.5 for me today. Enjoy your weekend, everyone. @Arizona -- Welcome to the thread.

Post by: ziggy_w, Oct 16, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Is it possible to come off meds

Hi @chani111 -- My gp put me on metformin (maximum) straight after diagnosis. Half a year later, he halfed the dose (after blood sugars had...

Post by: ziggy_w, Oct 15, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

Hello all, 5.4 for me today. @coby -- Hope you feel better soon. Could it be that your body uses some of the glucose for energy to fight the...

Post by: ziggy_w, Oct 15, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Need some help, a bit confused

Hi @MichaelTimothy, Imho, I don't think it was the metformin on an empty stomach -- when I was still on metformin and took the tablet without...

Post by: ziggy_w, Oct 15, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed

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