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  1. runner2009

    My Story so far

    @Iowaboy Sounds fantastic a 5.3 and BMI of 21.8 that is awesome. What is your fasting BG? After I wrote in this thread I started researching the Dr. Valter Longo's Longevity Diet and his Fasting Mimicking Diet ( 5-days a month you fast with about 800 calories a day ). Two big differences in...
  2. runner2009

    Remission: Fasting mimicking diet vs New Castle

    I definitely have some functioning beta cells - as shown from my glucose tolerance test. I suppose I could get further testing. I was told later that perhaps I was T 1.5 According to Dr. Bernstein if you are treated with insulin early on this helps some of the beta cells from burning out and...
  3. runner2009

    Remission: Fasting mimicking diet vs New Castle

    @northernnerd - I basically followed my and others interpretation of this protocol base upon: First day - 34 percent carbohydrates, 10 percent protein and 56 percent fat Days 2 - 5 -47 percent carbohydrates, 9 percent protein and 44 percent fat I read the book Longevity Diet and two...
  4. runner2009

    Remission: Fasting mimicking diet vs New Castle

    @bulkbiker - Honestly, I might have miswritten here. I was in ICU for over 5-days with an infection in my intestines and diabetic ketoacidosis. When I was in a regular ward the diabetic MD told that I had antibodies for T1 and she could have said antibodies or indications of T2 also. Further...
  5. runner2009

    Remission: Fasting mimicking diet vs New Castle

    I've have almost completed my 3rd cycle of Longo's Fasting Mimicking Diet - finishing up the refeed portion. Honestly, this time my results have me to say the least a bit stunned - I woke up this morning with a fasting BG of 7.1mg/dl In the past, I had tried the DIY Newcastle approach and...
  6. runner2009

    Alcohol???

    I am insulin dependent T2 or T1.5 - 4-years ago, I was diagnosed and was not drinking. About 2-years ago I went to a pub and had Imperial Stout Craft Beer about 9.2% alcohol. Besides getting a very nice buzz my BG dropped dramatically. Over time I tried many different craft beers and wines -...
  7. runner2009

    My Story so far

    @Alexandra100 - Thank you. One time when I re-read Dr. B's book, I saw that he believe that you can reduce plaque build up in the arteries by high intensity aerobic exercise and going over your 'theoretical maximum heart rate'. Here is a summary . He wrote that you can't do this quickly but it...
  8. runner2009

    My Story so far

    Hey, @Iowaboy - I am going into my 4th year as a 1.5 - I ended up in ICU for 5-days. Had both antibodies in my blood. I have been insulin dependent and with careful following as close to Dr. B's protocols ( just more veggies and less protein ) and measuring my glucose 4 to 6 times a day and...
  9. runner2009

    Dr Mosley and the diet that reverses type 2 diabetes.

    This sounds much the same http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/new-diet-and-exercise-program-helps-people-with-type-2-diabetes-cut-mediation/news-story/5f53eae6220f65b89c0912d5294e0680
  10. runner2009

    Diabetes Type2 Reversed in 3 months

    I never could tolerate Metformin, but ( I know there has been disagreements about this ) you are not ever supposed to get dangerous hypos from it if you are not taking other meds that stimulate insulin response. I've read a lot recently where Metformin is a great anti inflammatory and in mice...
  11. runner2009

    Dr Mosley and the diet that reverses type 2 diabetes.

    Good points. We never considered swimming part of HIIT. It was like burpees, kettle ball squats, jump rope, mountain climbers, etc all at 90% plus for max of 15-minutes. It was physically and mentally hard. I'd rather go for a long jog or lift or hike than do it over years and years. Dr...
  12. runner2009

    Dr Mosley and the diet that reverses type 2 diabetes.

    Very good points, but even in scientific studies they don't include numbers unless you really dig and you find out that tight control is A1C of 6.5 or less and according to Dr. Bernstein most of us will develop long term problems at that high of BS. For me he can call it whatever he wants or...
  13. runner2009

    Dr Mosley and the diet that reverses type 2 diabetes.

    So if one makes a reasonable assumption he was borderline diabetic at most because of insulin resistance due to too much visceral fat and most likely he had not worn out or killed off a big chunk of his beta cells. Just an FYI, long term HIIT exercise in your late 40s and beyond is very...
  14. runner2009

    Dr Mosley and the diet that reverses type 2 diabetes.

    First of all congratulations on your weight loss. Yes, I am ranting about the use of the word cure and reversal and it being irresponsible used. Most of these claims, do not have follow up studies ( ND not included ), nor do they define the population they use as proof in any more detail than...
  15. runner2009

    Dr Mosley and the diet that reverses type 2 diabetes.

    Of course "some people" and some people with Type 2 can be "reversed" with intensive insulin therapy during the beginning stages of the disease that gives the worn out or dying beta cells a break. But it is expensive, and perceived dangerous because of hypos and insulin therapy is not the...
  16. runner2009

    Dr Mosley and the diet that reverses type 2 diabetes.

    So true and that is why most of us are here
  17. runner2009

    Dr Mosley and the diet that reverses type 2 diabetes.

    Basically, journalist or not this is all a huge money grab to take advantage - make money - of the WORLD WIDE diabetic epidemic. In the US a TV show is promoting curing / reversing your diabetes. For $19.99 - regularly $97 value - plus a 365 money back guarantee, you get a step by step guide...
  18. runner2009

    Dr Mosley and the diet that reverses type 2 diabetes.

    In my mind if you are in the pre-diabetic range, you basically have to change your behaviours as if you were a diabetic. But as you eluded too one point here and one point there and you are diabetic and you are not diabetic. I don't think your body works that way. And any how what are his...
  19. runner2009

    Lantus injections?

    From my experience you have 3 locations or choices for either https://www.lantus.com/using-lantus/choosing-an-injection-site I'd ask your nurse?
  20. runner2009

    Lantus injections?

    Why your thigh? Using a pen? Small needle? Why not in your belly?