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    Problem only with Fasting blood sugar

    OK. I see. We are individuals and each one of us with personal eating habits. Have a nice day !
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    Problem only with Fasting blood sugar

    Thank you for your reply. My diet is also grain-free but I eat plants (salads, vegetables) just for fiber, minerals, vitamins. I would like to know from where did you take fiber during your pure keto-carnivore (NO PLANTS) diet. Just like you, I am a fat hunter (fat bacon, fat pork meat, fat...
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    Problem only with Fasting blood sugar

    Very nice and I congratulate you. I have to recognize I am lazy enough about exercising. I live in a house with garden and I like to do all kind of work in my garden. But, because the cold season, even if I have all kind of gadgets at home, I recognize I am not using them. I know. Shame on me ...
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    Problem only with Fasting blood sugar

    Thank you very, very much for your mail. It is full of hope for me. I thought I had to reduce my protein intake for good. That was the reason I was so concerned. But, as you told me, it's a completely different story. I am 100% decided to try this alternative (reducing at about 90 g daily intake...
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    Problem only with Fasting blood sugar

    I think you're right. I'll do so. Have a very good day !
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    Problem only with Fasting blood sugar

    I hope too. Thank you very much for your advices. I wish you all the best !
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    Problem only with Fasting blood sugar

    I have to recognize I am not at all a "very lean and with very little body fat" (190 cm high and 105.5 kilos, BMI 29.2) I do every year HOMA IR test (on my money) to check my insulin level and HOMA IR (insulin resistance ) and, after keto diet and, especially, intermittent fasting they are both...
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    Problem only with Fasting blood sugar

    I use Myfitnesspal.app for records and my daily nutrition goals (in this app) are: - calories 1736 - carbohydrates 5% (22 g) - fat 70 % (135 g) - protein 25 % (109 g) I recognize I never thought to juggle with the fat. So, one day I will...
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    Problem only with Fasting blood sugar

    Protein quantity is very important. When calculating macros, the key point is protein: too much leads to gluconeogenesis, too less could affect muscles. It's like going on the edge. I have to take into consideration my age, too. We are all individuals. It seems I am more "particular". My doctor...
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    Problem only with Fasting blood sugar

    No. I am using at home urine stripes and the result was mild ketosis. On 10-th January this year I tested my urine in a Lab and the result was 15 mg/dl (normal range is < 5). My daily goal for carbohydrate is 20 grams, but it depends on how much and what vegetables I eat.
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    Problem only with Fasting blood sugar

    It's first time I hear about it !!! I don't know if it is available for Romania. I will look for more information. Thank you !
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    Problem only with Fasting blood sugar

    Around 20-50 grams per day. All carbohydrates come from vegetables (I need fiber). I don't eat any sugar, bread, rice, potato, pasta, cereals ... at all. Some day I eat 25-50 grams of berries, but not often.
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    Problem only with Fasting blood sugar

    Not at all. I am eating about 100 g protein per day. That means about 1g/kilo weight. I know about gluconeogenesis.
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    Problem only with Fasting blood sugar

    Hi, I am diagnosed with type 2 diabetes since December 2012, I am 67 years old, male and my main issue is FBS. I am following for more than 2 years a low carb/keto diet and intermittent fasting (16:8), I improved my fatty liver condition and my Hb A1c ( from 6.7 to 6.0 but last six month it...
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    Confusion about coconut oil

    Thank all of you very, very ...much ! I forgot to mention I do intermittent fasting ( 16/8 ). I guess I will try coconut oil with 1 tsp daily. Great forum, great people ! I wish you all the best !
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    Confusion about coconut oil

    Hi, I am 65 (male), I have T2 since 2012, fatty liver, high blood pressure, high cholesterol. After a few years of research & experiences, I concluded to try a low carb/keto life style approach. It seems to be better. In order to help to enter and keep stay in ketosis, I have read that coconut...
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    Type 2 How to manage my diabetes & liver issues

    Thank you all for the helpful and very friendly answers. I found in your answers the most important "drug": HOPE ! I will access all recommended links and take all information. Thanks again and all the best for you all !
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    Type 2 How to manage my diabetes & liver issues

    Hi, First of all, if I don't pay maximal attention, steatosis could be very dangerous because the risk of cirrhosis. There are no specific medication for steatosis. The best treatment is the diet, a good diet which should take off fat from the liver and not to bring into. Foods like fat diary...
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    Type 2 How to manage my diabetes & liver issues

    Hello ! I am 62 years old, overweight (110 kgs / 1.90 m) and I take treatment for diabetes since 2012 (but for hypercholesterolaemia since 1995 and for hypertension since 2005). My main problem with diabetes is the fasting glucose (150 average), the postprandial glucose is normal (120 average)...