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  1. Buttafli

    Should I still take insulin if fasting?

    Thank you for this suggestion and the 120 day timeline. I thought I could jump back into keto and then IF, that lasted less than 24 hours this attempt. The solid opinions that I am taking away is one thing at a time and that thing is going to be dirty keto-sacrificing the good for the perfect...
  2. Buttafli

    Should I still take insulin if fasting?

    Thank you for sharing this wisdom and support. I tend to lean type A and “all or nothing”-it is good to remember that it is a process and a journey. I have seen my sugars drop quite a bit when I have focused on something simple like a good nights sleep. Thank you again.
  3. Buttafli

    Should I still take insulin if fasting?

    Thank you for your reply and note of caution. I am grateful for all the opinions received.
  4. Buttafli

    Should I still take insulin if fasting?

    Thank you for taking the time to reply-this was my thinking as well but I tend to rationalize things I want to do quite a bit. Have enlisted a few accountability partners to help me stay consistent and on goal-will try to fast to bring it down and then keto when I do eat. Will definitely keep...
  5. Buttafli

    Should I still take insulin if fasting?

    Thank you very much for this thorough reply. Yes, I’ve talked with my MD and they advise to take what’s been prescribed. I am still producing insulin but couldn’t wrap my head around putting in more insulin when I am IR and trying to lower levels. thank you for the reminder to tread carefully.
  6. Buttafli

    Should I still take insulin if fasting?

    Why should I take insulin and metformin if I am going to fast? All insulin’s (Lantau, regular, byetta, etc) make my lower body swell to the point walking is difficult and metformin still causes GI distress after months of taking it (albeit for 1-2 weeks at a time before I forget again)I don’t...
  7. Buttafli

    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    Hello thank you. No, had T2 for awhile, headed out for a walk to bring it down and searching the forum for tips. I will consider posting and will look for @daisy1’s post