Id like to try to lose 50 pounds by March. So basically in 6 months.
Starting weight of 252. So maybe weigh 200 in March?
I really wanna get off my meds..
But likely not off the BP ones.
As I was very active and a good weight as a teen when I had to start BP meds. But maybe the insulin.
If I can and remember I will come back and post results along the way.
Me and my hubby started the carnivore diet (anything from an animal) on Aug 1st and we have both lost 22lb and we have reversed our diabetes and I no longer have to take BP meds, I have stopped dapagliflozin and my hubby has stopped both of his insulin injections, it turns out that type 2 diabetics already have too much insulin and generally are insulin resistant diabetics also should not eat loads of carbs, I have been learning a lot from insulin resistance specialists like Prof Ben BikmanId like to try to lose 50 pounds by March. So basically in 6 months.
Starting weight of 252. So maybe weigh 200 in March?
I really wanna get off my meds..
But likely not off the BP ones.
As I was very active and a good weight as a teen when I had to start BP meds. But maybe the insulin.
If I can and remember I will come back and post results along the way.
Hi, if you have the will power, try the Keto or carnivore diet, Keto is low carb and carnivore is no carb, it isn’t easy and best to reduce carbs gradually and increase fat and protein, it seems we have been given the wrong information about diabetes, food and even cholesterol for years, I am quite angry if I’m honest, the issues we have been caused is appalling to say the least. All the best to youI didn't post my weekly Fri weight cause it's 254. Up I believe again.
I think the only reason I lost that 60 pounds recently (since 2022) was because I had mouth surgery that year. I'm slowly regaining it back.
What do I have to do? Have another surgery?
I would have been done a weight loss surgery by now but I cannot be knocked out.
@Susie1961 - the OP has a particular set of circumstances which make it particularly difficult for her to follow advice like yours. You might read a few of her other posts which will give you the detail.Hi, if you have the will power, try the Keto or carnivore diet, Keto is low carb and carnivore is no carb, it isn’t easy and best to reduce carbs gradually and increase fat and protein, it seems we have been given the wrong information about diabetes, food and even cholesterol for years, I am quite angry if I’m honest, the issues we have been caused is appalling to say the least. All the best to you
Hi, thank you for your comment, I will do as you suggest thank you, as I don’t know people’s circumstances that is why I mention about will power and it not being easy, I have certainly not found it easy after more than 6 decades of carbs but it doesn’t help people when sugar is in practically everything and we have been lied to about the whole situation, it is we the people that suffer for the gain of the wealthy, it’s extremely sad but true.@Susie1961 - the OP has a particular set of circumstances which make it particularly difficult for her to follow advice like yours. You might read a few of her other posts which will give you the detail.
There's nothing wrong with low carb advice - it's what this forum is all about - but you need to be mindful of the ability of people to follow it.
Id like to try to lose 50 pounds by March. So basically in 6 months.
Starting weight of 252. So maybe weigh 200 in March?
I really wanna get off my meds..
But likely not off the BP ones.
As I was very active and a good weight as a teen when I had to start BP meds. But maybe the insulin.
If I can and remember I will come back and post results
Yes but I only use it if I eat enuf carbs and as suggested by a nurse when it gets to 12 or more fasting.Toujeo is meant as a background insulin that aims to keep your blood sugar level whether you eat or not, so shouldn't be lowering it @cdpm It's your quick acting insulin like Novorapid that is used for meals and to lower blood glucose levels. I've only posted this, as I'm concerned at the thought of you not eating at all based on only long acting insulin.
Are you using quick acting insulin now?
I'm on a provincial disability benefits program. My insulin is covered in the drug insurance program. Luckily.I have read your complete thread and assume you have to pay for your insulin too. Do you know why you were prescribed insulin as a Type 2 - it is well known to cause weight gain and with your severe calorie restriction your weight should be coming down. You do not mention your Blood Sugar readings at all and I am curious about how these are doing.
Sometimes T2's need insulin as well, and not all gain weight on insulin.Do you know why you were prescribed insulin as a Type 2 - it is well known to cause weight gain and with your severe calorie restriction your weight should be coming down. You do not mention your Blood Sugar readings at all and I am curious about how these are doing.
Seems like I already got some of the obesity complications except for the hi BP. ( it developed as a thin highly active teen).Sometimes T2's need insulin as well, and not all gain weight on insulin.
High blood glucose in the long term leads to much worse outcomes than being overweight.
I have an endo. Dr appt in a few weeks. We always go thru the meds at least the BP and bs and cholesterol meds. He just repeats the others. ( the pain pills and polyp med and antidepressant) Unless I say something about them.I feel for you but cannot offer any advice other than to seek further medical help and a medication review - and I don't know how your health provision works. Good Luck.
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