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Has anyone following CR or ADF successfully introduced a week-long fast every 3-4 months into their practice? If so, have they seen any benefits or adverse effects? Challenges? Thanks in advance

Hi All, I practice ADF and Low Carb. Here are my latest results. (Biggest change from last test: completed stopped coffee. There is considerable evidence that cafestol and kahweol in coffee elevates cholesterol in many people). (Latest HBA1C is steady at 6.1) Fasting status: Fasting Total...

OK - I think this probably explains the situation: https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/fasting-blood-glucose-higher

Hi All, If someone has morning (fasting) readings that are mostly in the prediabetic range (5.7-6.5), but their HBA1C regularly comes up 'normal' (under 40), are they 'prediabetic' or 'normal'? I'd greatly appreciate if someone could share actual medical advice that they have received in a...

... is constant vigilance. Everyone is different. Here's how I get into trouble: - Being lax with my low carb diet for even 1 day - Working through the night when project pressure piles up - Skipping my daily run for 3-4 days at a stretch - Having a heavy meal after 8 While my morning...

Thanks

Hi all, I have an Accu-Chek Performa meter. About 5 years old, I think. Today, it gave me widely varying readings within a few minutes. (Ranging from 5.9 to 7.2 within minutes - no food intake for 10+ hours). I changed the battery, and it's still the same. I'm using a new pack of strips for the...

Stopping my 4 cups of coffee a day (a mix of ground beans and spray-dried instant) caused a big 20% average drop in my morning readings. From the studies that I’ve looked up, not everyone can expect a similar benefit. But if you’re among those whose blood sugar is hugely sensitive to coffee...

This forum, complemented by other research and chats with my GP, does help me make decisions.

Hi All, I practice ADF and Low Carb. Should this latest report get alarm bells ringing? (Latest HBA1C is 6.1, following a 6.0). Fasting status: Fasting Total Chol. * 6.9 (< 5.6) mmol/L HDL Chol. 1.8 (> 1.0) mmol/L LDL Chol. * 4.8 (< 2.5) mmol/L Non-HDL Chol. * 5.1 (< 3.9) mmol/L Triglyceride...

Yes, THR (at 0.38, as the Chol/HDL ratio states) is fine, too

Chol/HDL ratio 3.5 - right on the border of optimal

There is some evidence that metformin slows down cell turnover. So I might continue with it for that reason, at a low dose.

Interesting. What's your usual diet, if I may ask?

Has anyone had this problem? How did you resolve it? Thanks (Lost around 20kg with fasting over 1 year. Currently in remission. But total cholesterol well above 7, and LDL above 5).

Got it done this week. Thanks to everyone on this truly great forum for advice along the way! 77 in Oct 2020 55 in March 2021 42 this week BP hovers around 115/70 Cholesterol remains a problem, although Chol/HDL ratio isn't bad at 3.5. (LCHF diet may be a factor in still-high LDL of 5.0, and...

Has anyone used metformin to speed up glacially slow last-mile weight loss? I'm now in normal-to-prediabetes territory after LCHF-assisted weight loss approaching 20 kilos (remission criteria met). However, I am still around 2.5 kilos short of my target weight, which I want to achieve to give...

Gender is significantly relevant to sex drive. "Demisexual" (only being able feel sexually attracted to someone when they have an emotional bond with the person) is women's default sexual motivation state. The word "demisexual" is only necessary because society doesn't accept sex differences in...

I hope you're all doing well. Family made pizza at home today. Ultra-refined flour used. I had a small slice after weeks of disciplined LCHF&HP diet that has paid major dividends by lowering both blood sugar levels and (more modestly) BP. Didn't enjoy the taste of the processed flour, despite...

There is significant evidence from multiple studies that sustaining remission needs at least moderate - and constant - effort, and most people fail to maintain that level of motivation. This is a long-term commitment, and life events will inevitably intervene, bringing stress and disruption. So...