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I was diagnosed in March 2017 with T2 and I had just turned 69. The Diabetes Educator decided I needed to go on Metformin, but I didn't like it. I found the LCHF lifestyle and started that. I got my A1C down below the cutoff, stopped Metformin and everything else is good. My BG before and...

I don't get dizzy, just kind of wobbly/weak. I should say about 25 of that 33 lbs came off pretty quickly in the first couple of months. Given my age, nearly 70, that's pretty fast. I have never been able to lose weight that quickly my whole life. I have had appointments with my doctor and...

Not really, although that might be a good idea.

I was diagnosed in March with T2 and I decided to control my BG with diet and exercise, so I started the Keto plan. I am almost 70 and I lost about 33 lbs since June. I lost it too quickly and am feeling a bit wobbly and off balance. I even lost my balance a month ago and fell and hit my head...

I've asked my doctor about my 'girlie' hormones many times. I even warned him that I might do him damage if it continues and I can't control myself. He doesn't seem to be afraid. I'm almost 70 and girlie hormones will probably plague me until I'm 95.

I've had these types of mood swings for the last two or three years, which makes me wonder if it's hormonal, even though I'm THIS close to 70. And, it could be a combination of the stomach staples (not getting proper nutrition) and the diabetes. Or maybe I just don't handle stress very well...

I did read that one can have diabetes up to 5 years before being diagnosed, so wondered about that, too. My A1C is below the cutoff and my BG's are within the normal ranges and have been for the past 4 months. My blood hasn't gone down below 4, so I don't think it's hypo. Then again, I...

Hi Kim2109. I mostly drink water, tea and 1 coffee per day. I haven't had sugar since early June. I've been having bad leg cramps since I started the low-carb plan. It might be because I also have stomach staples and I don't digest nutrients very well. I might need extra magnesium or...

I was wondering if diabetics get violent mood swings, just out of the blue. I am T2, not on meds, controlling it with low-carbs and exercise. Just this evening I was fine, then a second later something didn't go right and I got extremely angry. First, I tried to get a cookie pan out of the...

I use recipes from this site, too. They are actually quite good. If I didn't have my treats I don't think I could stick to the Keto plan, or any plan for that matter. I was a sugar/flour addict, I'm sure. The only thing about it is I can't find a good bread that will toast properly, like...

I'm a recent T2 and I found that grains, etc, spiked me up too much. So, I started the Keto plan and my BG is very consistent, with the odd little spike for whatever reason. I avoid all grains, sugar, legumes, and stick to salads, meat/chicken/fish, and other Keto recipes. Especially the...

I've been using a lot of her recipes since I started Keto. Love them.

When I was first diagnosed with T2 my Diabetic Educator told me NOT to give up carbs, just eat them in moderation. I tried that and found if I ate even a slice of whole wheat bread that my sugar jumped high and I was prescibed Metformin. So, I researched and found the Keto plan and have been...

I was recently diagnosed with T2 and have been following the Keto program. My A1C was down in June and I'm hoping it will be down even further next week when I'm checked again. I've lost 25+ pounds so far. I gave up all sugar and wheat, as in white, whole wheat and multigrain flours, oats...

I'm Type 2, recently diagnosed, following a low-carb diet and have been getting leg cramps in the early morning hours lately. As a result, not sleeping very well.

Thank you for your reply and the tips. I will definitely look at these links.

I am new to this forum and I was diagnosed in late March with Type 2 Diabetes at 69. I found carbs shot my sugars up, so the Dr put me on Metformin. I researched and found that diabetes can be reversed so I decided that's what I'm going to do. I found the Keto plan and started following it in...

I am new to this forum and I was diagnosed in late March with Type 2 Diabetes at 69. I found carbs shot my sugars up, so the Dr put me on Metformin. I researched and found that diabetes can be reversed so I decided that's what I'm going to do. I found the Keto plan and started following it in...