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  1. chalup

    I did it!

    :D:D:D
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    A hair-brained and scary thought about weight loss

    I was diagnosed 12 years ago and have most likely been diabetic for far far longer. I have a c-peptide test every 3 months along with my A1c. My fasting insulin production is 3 times the upper limit of normal but is slowly coming down. My A1c is 37 and I eat less than 20 grams carb per day in a...
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    A hair-brained and scary thought about weight loss

    What I am wondering about is the idea that there is beta cell dysfunction at all. Most T2's start out with extremely high insulin levels and it is not until later in the course of the disease that the pancreas can no longer produce normal amounts of insulin. How can someone be trying to heal the...
  4. chalup

    Down comes the snow....

    It is 2C here on the west coast of Canada and a pea soup fog
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    Prediabetes Glycemic Index vs Insulinemic Index

    Most type 2 diabetics are insulin resistant and have hyperinsulinemia long before blood sugar rises. This is not a separate issue from type 2 for most people, just the early stages.
  6. chalup

    why eat?

    Try looking up Jason Fung on youtube. It will answer a lot of your questions.
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    Metformin

    Every drug, even things like asprin, can have serious side effects for some people. It is not worth worrying about the rare ones. Make sure you know what the symptoms are and then carry on with your life. Metformin is one of the most prescribed drugs in the world and is very safe. If you are...
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    Diabetes is the cause of obesity or obesity is the cause of diabetes

    It is my understanding, and it's just my personal view, the high levels of insulin that typically are the first signs of type 2 long before increased BG cause weight gain. These high insulin levels also make it nearly impossible to lose weight without going very low carb because each time we eat...
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    Struggling on keto

    Oh yes, Fathead pizza is excellent :-)
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    Is it really necessary to test Ketones if eating low carb?

    Hi, if your diet is working for you it does not matter if you are in ketosis or not.
  11. chalup

    Type 1 44, T1, complications, considering pregnancy via IVF

    I cannot speak to the risks but if you decide a pregnancy is not a good idea what about adopting a baby?
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    New and confused

    Actually if your blood sugar is high as a type 2 on no medication there is a lot you can do about it. If you are testing you can see what individual foods do to your blood sugar and adjust your diet as needed. @Guzzler has tagged daisy for the newcomer info and this is the best place to start. A...
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    E-Cig and BG Levels

    I am now 2 years tobacco free using a vape and it does not have any impact on my blood sugars as far as I can tell. I have also not gained any weight but have lost 60 pounds in this same time. I started out at 24 mg and I am now transitioning from 3mg to zero. Within a very short time I will...
  14. chalup

    Fake Roast potato

    I do exactly as @wiflib does except I melt a tub of flavored cream cheese, usually garlic and herb, into the liquid to thicken it. Very tasty and no grains or extra carbs.
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    Zero carb/no plant food

    A zero carb diet can also contain eggs, fowl, fish, shellfish, and dairy. It does not have to be just meat. Also not all meat is farmed. A lot of people still eat wild meat where I live.
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    "Ketone Supplements" Anyone?

    MCT oil which is one of the main exogenous ketone products is well know for producing "disaster pants" as one well known internet guru puts it. It is also very expensive and completely unnecessary in my humble opinion.
  17. chalup

    First blood check T2

    It sounds to me as if you are doing fantastic. If you have not already done so I would highly recommend getting a meter and testing at home. This will let you know immediately if your food adventures are working out all right for you.
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    Cauliflower VS Keto pizza Base

    Fathead pizza does not affect my levels much but you would probably have a hard time eating a whole batch. It is incredibly filling.