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  1. JenniferG
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    My brother, metabolic syndrome & the ketogenic diet

    My brother is just over 300 lbs (at 5' 11"). He's got mostly visceral/abdominal obesity, as the layer of subcutaneous fat over his tummy is fairly...
    Thread by: JenniferG, Nov 12, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    Dark "Rye" Microwave Muffin

    Moist, nutty, grainy & subtly sweet with a flavor profile similar to the Americanized version of Pumpernickel. Optionally add caraway seeds if you...
    Thread by: JenniferG, Nov 1, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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    Phinney says obese dietary fat intake tends to be around 50%.

    I've seen many people recommend 70-75% dietary fat intake, even to those morbidly obese like myself. I found this interesting, in the following...
    Thread by: JenniferG, Oct 28, 2017, 18 replies, in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    Jennifer's LCHF Food Pyramid

    Just messing around and made my own little pyramid with the foods I generally eat. (I eat mushrooms & cucumbers often, but I couldn't fit them in...
    Thread by: JenniferG, Sep 23, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    Jennifer's Update Thread

    Just created this thread to share my updates :) I eat a low carb diet and my A1C went from 9-10 (for the past several years) down to 5.3. My...
    Thread by: JenniferG, Sep 16, 2017, 27 replies, in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    In the 5% club now finally!

    Saw endocrinologist today and she had good news for me: A1C of 5.3 !! :) First time I have been in the 5% club since I was diagnosed with...
    Thread by: JenniferG, Sep 13, 2017, 10 replies, in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    Jason Fung's Complete Guide to Fasting

    Another question. I already own/read Obesity Code and have read some of his stuff on his website/blog. Just wondering if it is worthwhile to...
    Thread by: JenniferG, Aug 31, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    Gary Taube's The Case Against Sugar Book

    Is there any reason to purchase this book, if one already owns Why We Get Fat and Good Calories, Bad Calories?
    Thread by: JenniferG, Aug 31, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    Beta cell regeneration in Type 2's

    Now that I am able to effortlessly maintain my blood glucose in the 75-90 range all day with: 1) 10 units of NPH injection every 8 hours (as basal...
    Thread by: JenniferG, Aug 31, 2017, 7 replies, in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    Reliable Uric Acid Meter?

    Having some issues with ketosis, excess uric acid and possibly the start of gout. I was wondering if anyone had any experienced with Uric Acid...
    Thread by: JenniferG, Aug 20, 2016, 12 replies, in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    Body Temperature, Glucose & Ketones

    When my blood sugar used to be over 250 to 350 mg/dL (13.9 to 19.4 mmol/L) all the time (24/7), I remember how hot I got. My body temperature...
    Thread by: JenniferG, Aug 14, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    Ketones Question (8 In Urine, 1.3 In Blood)

    Just measured all the following: 12:20 AM 372 lb 12:22 AM Ketones (Urine, Acetoacetate): 8 12:24 AM Ketones (Blood, BHB): 1.3 mmol/L 12:30 AM...
    Thread by: JenniferG, Aug 13, 2016, 7 replies, in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    50 Pounds Lost In 3 Months Since Dietary Change

    Just weighed myself today and I'm 372, down from 422 lb on May 9th. 50 pounds lost in 3 months! Also, in the past 3 months I went from an A1C of...
    Thread by: JenniferG, Aug 13, 2016, 23 replies, in forum: Success Stories and Testimonials
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    HIT exercises for physically disabled?

    Anyone know of any good online resources or books I can buy that have a set of HIT type exercises a physically disabled individual such as myself...
    Thread by: JenniferG, Jul 24, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Fast 800 23:1 IF (Mosley/Fung Approach)

    What do you think about combining Dr. Michael Mosley's Fast 800 Mediterranean diet with Dr. Fung's 23:1 intermittent fasting schedule? I have...
    Thread by: JenniferG, Jul 23, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    What do you think about Michael Greger says about Diabetes?

    I started to read his chapter on "How to not Die of Diabetes" in his "How to Not Die" book and I had to stop because I immediately got confused....
    Thread by: JenniferG, Jul 13, 2016, 63 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Thyroid TSH and Blood Sugar Normalization

    My A1C was 11 last year and has been quite high for years. I started on Thyroid medication for hypothyroidism a few years ago, and the medication...
    Thread by: JenniferG, Jun 21, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Any databases that have Omega-6 & Omega-3 info ?

    i.e. for all foods. For example, I usually go to calorieking.com to get nutritional information for the foods I eat, but I now notice it does...
    Thread by: JenniferG, Jun 19, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    How long does it take for liver to quit dumping?

    Before breakfast, my blood sugar was 105 mg/dl. I ate 2 grams of carbs for breakfast, which for me is relatively low. Used to eat 10g of carbs...
    Thread by: JenniferG, Jun 18, 2016, 33 replies, in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    Type 2 Why did a Hospital Doctor try to start me on Lipitor?

    I am type 2 diabetic, with a cholesterol of 121. I've heard normal is up to 199. I've always been around 120 my entire life. I'm morbidly obese...
    Thread by: JenniferG, Jun 18, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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