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I got the results of my secondary blood tests which I requested to ensure I was purely just Type 2 and not LADA, MODY or pancreatic problems. All tests came back normal, including the insulin levels my body is creating (it's not creating more, not creating less), so absolutely now I know I am...

I don't believe carbonation matters, it's really the sugar or caffeine. A lot of zero sugar carbonated drinks still contain caffeine and caffeine raises cortisol levels which further raises blood glucose. I believe simple carbonated waters are fine, even flavored ones, just read the label to...

I will concur on this BUT make sure it's a zero calorie version. 2 weeks ago I vomited (hadn't done that in years) and major poop problem for a few hours in the day (very likely I was going a bit overboard with almond-based foods or caught a bug) and knew I needed to take in some electrolytes...

Yes, sorry I forget terminology from the US (and even different regions of the US) may not be familiar. Soda is basically any sweet carbonated drink. It includes diet and sugar-free versions of carbonated drinks, if is carbonated and has a sweet taste, it's called soda. On the east coast some...

I have not gotten a follow-up A1C test but my first one came back 9.8. I immediately got a blood tester and an app and have been testing myself regularly including mornings and it has been about 5-6 weeks since I changed my diet and recently started exercising more. I too was stuck with high...

Thank you I was able to calculate my ketones at about 4.65 mmol/L but that was a urine strip. I'll keep using those until I get a chance to get a ketone blood tester. Anyway this is the range I need t be in to confirm my diet is doing the right thing, getting my body to use ketones for energy...

OK well based on the info from Auto E, I'm at about 1.51 as I fell right between the 15 and 40 color (so I ballparked it at 27.5). I'll get a blood meter for ketone checking a bit into the future, though it's not so much a concern of mine other than an added confirmation that I'm maintaining...

Yes I read that metformin should always be supplemented with B-12 and although I'm not on metformin I am taking Berberine as a supplement which I believe the same underlying need for extra B-12 would be there. Also, since I tested with a low vitamin D on my blood test, I am taking that as well...

I figured I should also test my ketone levels as I stay on a low carb diet. Didn't want to get a newer blood tester just yet, though I know that is more accurate, and got the strips you basically pee on. The number range it gives are in mg/DL: 0 negative 5 trace 15 small 40 moderate 80 large...

I agree though my methodology is: I'm at war right now, I need as much ammo as possible. Once I win the main front and need to send y troops deeper into enemy territory I can test removal of some artillery. I know that most supplements are like ground leaves in a capsule, it doesn't hurt. If I...

Yup, this just supports why I avoid drugs even if a doctor tells me I need them, unless it is the last resort or to avoid imminent death. My dr told me I couldn't reduce my blood sugar without at least metformin and although I have still a ways to go within 4-5 weeks of mostly just a diet change...

I finally started seeing results with fasting levels. It took patience being on a strict diet (and by diet I don't mean calorie counting, I mean staying away from bad carbs and keeping it as keto as I can). After 5 straight weeks of patience, and persistence, my morning levels and in-between...

I finally "broke" the barrier of glucose my body kept dumping even when I reduced my carbs. Although not a scientific way to explain what I think is going on but I literally think my liver is running out of stored glucose to dump into my system between meals. 5 weeks ago I was hovering near...

Thank you all for the replies so far, I am going to reference this thread for a while to compare my own progress once I get my 2nd A1C and going forward.

I was fine an hour later and been fine for 2 days now, I agree I will be asking my doctors about these things, but right now I can't go too deep into a million tests. I went into the lab today to do a c-peptide and other tests to understand the insulin resistance better and check just in case...

Given my job it is hard, but I think I will have to force it. I manage the critical operations of my company's IT infrastructure and I will have to simply establish it as an expectation that I need to walk after lunch for 20-25 minutes (about 1.5 miles at my normal pace). I am also considering...

With normal BMI calcs I am 24.5, when calculated for sex/age SBMI is 36/70. Waist is ~47% of my height.

I have a few other thoughts to share, mainly because it doesn't seem in my case that JUST what I am eating is impacting blood sugar. There are times I will eat a meal with some carbs and my blood sugar will be lower 2 hours later and other times a meal with 0 carbs (literally 0 net carbs) and...

This is exactly my target as well because if I can manage that then I can continue my lifestyle to not include medications. It seems to require a lot of patience, even after a month of very low carb diet. My theory (though I have not specifically tested yet) is if someone has a fatty liver but...

I don't think it occurred to me as I'm already healthy BMI and not overweight. But anyone wanting to share weight changes please do. I have learned that people who are overweight an possibly have T2 specifically because of diet and not necessarily genetic disposition can see much improvement by...