Scottie that's fantastic. As you say, it may look high to others but compared to your readings when I read your first posts this is a giant step! Huge pat on the back to you, proud of youBG 15.4 before meal, BG 2 hours post 14.9.
I would just like to point out, that although my levels are high compared to the majority of members, there has been a huge reduction in my levels since I first posted. My BG was approx. 29. My weight loss has been low, 1 stone 15lb since I last visited the diabetic nurse in December, how much Ihave lost since low-carbing I am not sure but there has been some lost. But that does not mean that I am not taking it seriously and am cheating. I am not, there would be no point in kidding myself. I have nothing to gain by doing so. My eyesight has gradually got worse over the last 3 weeks, and even though I have visited the optician and had a new perscription, my eyesight has since been worse (less than a week) since I received my check up and new glasses. I am having trouble seeing anything without them.
Everybody is not the same, I have lived with diabetes for a number of years now but never taken it seriously enough. I think I have taken major steps with my diet and nobody will tell me otherwise. Yes, maybe a bigger reduction would be better, but considering I am eating less than 60g of carbs and 1200 calories a day this is a significent change for me. Before I found this forum (or should I say, first posted) I was eating a hell of of a lot of carbs and calories. I don't know what my BG readings were before I became ill and therefore low carbing because I just was not interested, so I have no idea how long they were so high.
I would ask that you consider these facts first, if judging me. Every step I make now is a positive one and I have no intention of not following this through. Small steps make a lasting change.
Good day scottie, the most import thing is your overall wellbeing,good sleep is vital, even without diabetes lack of sleep is devastating! You need to go see your doctor and discuss a solution,I meant since I started low-carbing, sorry that wasn't clear. I haven't lost a lot since then and seem to be stuck at this weight.
It's very frustrating as I am follwing the guidelines as advised. I also don't feel like I have lost weight, my body feels the same.
Hi Scottie, Are you on any medication for your diabetes? I think you have been very brave posting on the site when your sugars are so high. I rarely post on here now simply because when I have done because of bg being very high, I have been knocked down by certain members and not supported. My sugars have been running high for over a year now and I am on oral meds and insulin!!
You mentioned about sleeping a lot, I think that can be due to your sugars running high. You also asked if one slice of toast keeps you full - it is not the carbs that keep you full but the fat. I have spent 40 years struggling with my weight and it is very difficult to get your head around low carb. Recently hubby and I have started a version of the 5:2 diet - we have been doing 16:8 which means we eat at lunchtime and evening meal so we have cut breakfast out. I have been having 2 eggs mixed with a banana and fried in a pan served with cream - I know the banana is carbs but I enjoy it and am also trying to cope with IBS and bananas are good for that.
I have enjoyed reading this thread so keep it going.
You also may not be drinking enough water. To me the weight is falling off you because I have lost only 2 stones 10 lbs in 11 months. Concentrate on your BG's for now they are more important than the weight.
Good day scottie, the most import thing is your overall wellbeing,good sleep is vital, even without diabetes lack of sleep is devastating! You need to go see your doctor and discuss a solution,
I know its easier said than done , but try not to focus on your weight,just your bs's controls.as a busy mother with responsibilities it cannot be easy , so please relax a bit you are doing well.
Hi Scottie,
Eventually once your body recovers from the shock of the LCHF diet, you will see your fasting results start to lower. They seem to be the hardest bit to lower - its something that has been a problem for me.
Also I am not sure if it helps - but I am also struggling to loose weight. I've lost around 18lbs since October but now the weight loss has stopped. I find this upsetting and annoying but the most important thing is I've been able to get my BS's a lot lower than I ever expected. Its been hard and at times I have struggled, but hopefully this will be enough to stop any further complications and I am hoping eventually the weightloss will start up again. As Jude said, you need to make sure you are eating enough calories for you - too little is as bad as too much. If you put all your details into myfitnesspal - they can work out how many calories you should be having and if you track your food as well - you will be able to look back and see what works and what doesn't.
I know you have struggled with your doctor, but Clive is right, you really need to go see one and get help and support from them. It would be much better for you to get a little medical help as the medication they can offer will help you to lower your BS levels quicker and get your body working correctly again. They will also send you for a special eye test that will rule out any damage done to your eyes and they will check your feet as well.
You are doing amazing well - and you sound so much more confident so well done.
Hi milliesue, did you see the thread re: quarn on here yesterday?Hi Scottie,
Glad your still around.
Keep the boxing gloves on. I do like it when you hit back. ( re that other post )
The omelette too salty, that would have been the bacon.
I don't eat meat, and I don't like omelettes.
We are going to have a quorn roast, with roasted swede, and roasted celeriac. Plus some cauliflower.
Will it push my bs up, probably.
Hi milliesue, did you see the thread re: quarn on here yesterday?
Hi milliesue, did you see the thread re: quarn on here yesterday?
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