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  1. Alice233

    Weight Loss and Diabetes

    I was losing weight before diagnosis and not able to stop the loss which is why I went to the doctor in the first place. After starting insulin I gained a lot of weight because my doctor decided I needed a max dosage which was way too much!! It isn't a matter of losing or gaining after...
  2. Alice233

    Injection site advice?

    diagnosis for either type of diabetes is through blood draw, especially for type 1. There are enzyme tests to tell if a person is type 1 or type 2 diabetic. YES, all type 1 people MUST do insulin injections, their pancreas has died and doesn't work at all any more so it doesn't produce natural...
  3. Alice233

    Weight issue

    It really depends on your metabolism and how many calories a day your body needs to "maintain" it's weight. Search on-line for "calories needed per day" and you'll find some calculators that will tell you generally that maintainance level is. Come in 500 calories below that, with regular cardio...
  4. Alice233

    Prediabetes diagnosis

    Personally I don't believe in prediabetes. But you can do much to reverse this trend. Excellent eating habits, lots of exercise, and keeping your weight under control is key. But keep in mind, it will rear it's ugly head if you don't make this a lifestyle...it's not a temporary fix. Check into...
  5. Alice233

    Low carb high ketones confusion!

    This is a serious problem in diabetes. When you don't have enough insulin circulating your blood sugar becomes elevated. Since your body now has no way to use glucose, it starts breaking down fats as an alternative energy source. This causes ketones to build up in the blood which is toxic. If...
  6. Alice233

    Partner is T2, has lost weight, taken control but is really weak and tired?

    fruits veggies nuts legumes Breakfast 2 large egg WHITES or some almonds and a small bowl of oatmeal with lots of fruit, enough to fill you Lunch carrots, multigrain crackers and hummus and a salad with beans in it.
  7. Alice233

    Raw food & diabetes

    Any low-carbohydrate food is good for diabetes, as low carb does not spike blood sugar. Doesn't matter if it is raw or cooked. Great low-carb options include all non-starchy vegetables, protein (meat, fish, eggs), avocadoes, olives.
  8. Alice233

    Diet decisions NOT based on diabetes

    If you're a diabetic, then granola and fruit juice ARE junk food. Do you not know how carbohydrates affect blood sugar? If you want antioxidants, you can get them from low-carbohydrate vegetables and fruits. You know how red apples have antioxidants? So does red cabbage. Fruit juice is all...
  9. Alice233

    Never Hungry

    You need to see your Dr asap. Sounds like you may have ketones. If your blood sugar is very hi for an extended time. A acid builds up in your blood causing tiredness, weight loss it gets worse and worse. You need to see your Dr, you may need insulin immediately.
  10. Alice233

    'Newcastle diet' advice

    I want to hang out with Ompelle, I love Newcastle, Diet Coke, water and coffee! You know what I've been drinking lately that's super awesome (but kinda expensive) Vietnamese coffee. It's like super strong espresso and condensed milk mixed together and put over ice. It's strong, tasty and...
  11. Alice233

    any good tips on reducing bodyfat??

    first!! get over the idea that you can eat anything you want and just bolus to cover the carb grams!! That is what packs on the body fat!!! LOW CARB food plan, not low calorie food plan!! South Beach phase 2 is a place to start. This is what most of the top Endos recommend for their diabetic...
  12. Alice233

    High blood sugars before running

    You body felt it needed more energy and so the liver released extra glocose.
  13. Alice233

    low carb bread - fantastic.

    Bread is a carb however you could try alternatives such a rye bread which is high in fibre and will leave you feeling fuller for longer. you could also try cracker breads such as riveta and things like that
  14. Alice233

    ?

    There is nothing you can eat or drink that will cause diabetes. Smoking causes lots of bad stuff, but not diabetes. Being overweight and inactive will increase your chances of developing type 2. You should start weaning yourself off the soda. It is just empty calories and just plain bad for you...
  15. Alice233

    New here!

    Hi Paul and welcome to the forum :happy:
  16. Alice233

    Gaining weight

    Dieting and physical exercise are the mainstays of treatment for obesity. Diet quality can be improved by reducing the consumption of energy-dense foods such as those high in fat, carbohydrates and sugars, and by increasing the intake of dietary fiber (mostly found in fruits, vegetables and...
  17. Alice233

    Exercise before or after eating

    Eating a big meal before exercising could make you sick to your stomach. Exercise helps decrease the appetite, so if you are trying to loose weight you should do it before eating. But, if you are prone to low blood sugars, you will want to eat a light snack before exercising. Because exercise...
  18. Alice233

    Low carb didn't work for me.

    If you are eating less Carb, you will lose weight. It is important to keep your blood sugar within the normal range to avoid any complication.
  19. Alice233

    Best way to control blood sugar levels

    To control the sugar level of your body you need to control your diet plan.eat fresh fruits except banana.because there are so many calories in banana.which can increase your sugar level.so don't eat banana.eat fresh vegetable except potato.to take care of these thing you will surely control...
  20. Alice233

    I want to lose a few pounds!

    The fastest way to burn fat is to do sprints... run as fast as you can for 30 seconds to a minute, rest, and repeat a few times, do this every day. Also, for losing weight, it's a very tricky combination of diet and exercise... you should be running mid to long distances 5 or 6 days each of the...