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I am interested in 16:8 fast. But, 2 days/week I have to be ready by 7 am. I drink coffee in the morning. I am doing keto and normally add cream. Black is too bitter for me. Is there something I can use that won’t break the fast? I have erythritol. Would that help? I also add coconut oil...

That is 5.3 mmol/L. It gets even better during the day but it raises in am

Hello I have mostly been lurking, but following posts. I was diagnosed type 2 diabetes years ago (at least 5) but my dr seemed satisfied that my A1C was under 6%. - with metformin and januvia. So, I did not take it very seriously. I would read posts on low carb and think, that’s too hard...

I got.a trial of a freestyle libre CGM and have been tracking my glucose throughout the week. It is good for 2 weeks My Dr has been on me to get fasting glucose down. It was reading 126md/dl which is the diabetes cutoff in us (7.0 mmol/l) even though I was taking 2 medications I have been on...

My glucose is rising in the morning. Sensor read 100 mg/dl meter 120 but usually it is closer within 10 mg/dl. Thank you

Hello. I am in US. I have type 2 diabetes and take metformin. I was just taken off Januvia. I have the free trial for the freestyle libre 14 day sensor, I like to be able to check glucose during the day without fingerstick. I find it reads lower than fingerstick especially when levels...

It is 30g total carbs. How do I get an insulin test.? Is that something I ask my dr to order. I believe the med I was on increased insulin secretion. My evening levels are lower than fasting but higher than they had been. Thank you.

About 5 months. Yes the Virta Dr was responsive. He said it is up to me if I want to give it some more time or go back on the med. The diet was working great while I was on the med. Thank you

I am in the US. In a nutritional ketogenic diet program called Virta for type 2 diabetes. I had labs done at the beginning of this month and the results were good so the Dr in the program suggested removing Januvia. Now, my fasting glucose levels are higher than when I began the program. My Dr...

That is wonderful. My blood pressure is erratic. It is usually on the high end of normal. Around 120/80 but sometimes it goes higher. My resting pulse is around 80 but it can go over 100 at times

Hgb A1C is 5.3%. I am not sure how to convert that Fasting glucose is about 120 mg/dL 6.7 mmol (dawn phenomenon ) Before lunch around 90 mg/dL or 5 mmol I don’t eat a lot of meat. Long before I was dx type 2 I had an 11 lb baby (5 kg). They did a glucose tolerance test which was normal...

Thank you very much.

I should not have mentioned the ad in original post. It just got me to thinking what risk factors I have for heart failure. I don’t plan on taking a medication.

The ad was for Farxiga. I don’t plan on changing meds. I was just wondering if there is anything I can do to reduce heart failure risk.

I have type 2 diabetes. I just had a televisit with my dr today. My labs are normal. I take metformin and januvia. She said to keep things the same and come back in6 months. I feel fine. I just saw an ad for a medication that is supposed to lower heart failure risk in people with type 2...

Thank you. You are an inspiration. I can cut back on carbs and eat earlier if that would help.

My fasting glucose runs around 130 mg/dl, (7.2 mmol/L) but later in the afternoon it is closer to 97 mg/dl (5.4 mmol/L) My A1C runs around 5.5% (36.6 mmol/mol) I hope I used the converter right. I am finally taking this seriously and working on improving my diet and exercise level. Is the...

Wow! Thank you all. I needed some perspective and your posts help

Non diabetic neuropathy runs in my family. I don’t have it but my dad, nephew and cousin do. Like someone posted, I may be complacent because I seem to be controlled with the meds. I did request to speak with a dietitian and have not heard back yet.

Thank you. I do get tired after meals. Not just a little tired, like I need to take a nap. Logically, I know it is real, but my behavior is not following, yet. That is good advice to be open with others.