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I've been low carbing since I was diagnosed four years ago, but have only recently upped my fat intake considerably, mainly in the form of coconut oil and cream, just to try and increase my energy levels. I'd read that coconut oil/cream contains a lot of medium-chain fatty acids which can...

I suppose the SIBO diet doesn't necessarily mean I have to be on a LCHF diet. I think specifically, the high fat part isn't particularly relevant to SIBO, but my thinking was, if my carbs are limited due to only being able to eat vegetables and fruit with a low carb content and only in small...

Don't worry about the grumpiness, I'm pretty grumpy just now too :) I am trying to keep track of what I'm eating, and how this effects both my BGs and my SIBO. But trying to keep my energy up and my calories at the right amount when having to remove foods and then not trying them again for a...

I worry about falling out of ketosis if I eat honey. If I was still within my acceptable carb limit for the day would this mean I would stay in ketosis? I'm going to have to trial honey again to see if it effects my SIBO. I was very bloated yesterday, so it was hard to tell what was having an...

Thanks LGC, that's a very good point. I could add a bit more coconut oil and another egg or two just to boost my calorie intake. I'm finding this easier to do as I've been underestimating how much coconut oil I've been eating (twice as much as I'd thought originally!) It's very hard trying to...

I've tried B12, but unfortunately it triggers a flare with my irritable bladder, B vits are notorious for doing this. I think having to eat a diet which not only caters to my diabetes, but also my SIBO and irritable bladder is what's the causing me a lot of problems. One kind of food is allowed...

Yes, the idea of the SIBO diet is to starve the bacteria in the small intestine, but without starving yourself too! I'm reluctant too eat too much honey as I'd prefer to be getting my energy primarily from fat as the amount of honey and fruit and veg allowed on the SIBO diet isn't really enough...

Thanks Totto :) I don't have any adrenal problems that I'm aware of. I had a teaspoon of honey (6g of carbs) with my lunch, just to try and bump my energy up a bit. I only went up by 1 mmol/l, and I won't make a habit of it, but I have an exercise class tonight and I really feel like I won't be...

I'm not looking to lose any weight at all, I'm actually trying to eradicate SIBO via the SIBO diet, which is largely LCHF. I'm only hoping to be in ketosis because the amount of veg/fruit etc allowed on the SIBO diet is so small, so the alternative energy source for me whilst on this diet seems...

Thanks so much for the replies everyone, this has really helped me feel better about whether or not I'm on the right track with this diet. I'm not taking any meds so there's no chance of a 'real' hypo. I think what's confusing me is that I'm not sure if I feel so tired and achy and lacking in...

I've been on a LCHF diet for a week. I'm starting to slowly feel my energy returning (I just have quite heavy, easily tired legs now), but I'm having real problems keeping my BG levels above 4, especially in the evenings :( I'm fine in the morning as I tend to run at bit higher then anyway, so...

Oooh, (smacks forehead!) of course! I'm noticing that my BG levels are staying fairly stable at the moment too, nothing above the mid 5s, which is great and I haven't dropped below 4 again. I'm getting some muscle aches and weakness in my arms and legs today, no brain fog at all though. I...

Wow, are your BG levels really in the 2-3 mmol/l range? That seems so low, but if you feel so well on it, it can't be a bad thing :) I'm feeling much better today, still a little tired and my legs are heavy, but better than they have been all week, I'm hoping I'm over the hump now and that I'll...

Oh dear, things aren't looking good for my ballet... I've asked this before, but how do people on LCHF diets keep their blood sugars from dropping, is it the protein content of the diet? I have some keto testing strips coming in the post, should be here in a few days :)

On your more active days are you just eating more veggies to build up your carbs? As I've mentioned before, I'm starting a ballet course next week and it's quite physical so I'm thinking I'll need to eat a few more carbs before I go. Although, if I'm trying to switch to ketosis should I be...

I don't hypo in the true sense of the word, plus I don't take any meds, but I do tend to feel wobbly and foggy below four, just because I don't usually drop this low, I'm normally in the 5s and 6s. Even adding more veggies today, I still only got up to 15g of carbs, so I'm not too worried...

Will do. Thanks so much for all your help and support :)

That's really interesting, I'll keep that in mind. I'm not sure if my brain is keto adapted yet, I think I may need a few more days. I've ordered some ketone strips so I can see if I'm in ketosis, they won't get here for a few days though. I usually don't start feeling that my BG is low until...

Things is, it's definitely the diet, because I felt fine before starting it, well apart from sleepy when I had too many carbs. Yeah, I'm recording my BGs tonight, I had a few more veggies with my dinner too. I think another thing contributing to my low BGs is the amount of fat I'm eating, it's...

I'm not on any meds just yet :)