Had a thought...

[Brunneria]

Please understand that this is idle speculation, prompted by one thread on reactive hypoglycaemia, and one on weight loss that I have seen today.

So, I had reactive hypoglycaemia most of my life, gradually sliding into diabetes as I got older, and my weight crept up.
And I'm now in the fortunate situation that very low carbing is slowly adjusting my weight downwards.
Which is a good thing, in sooooo many ways. I am not knocking it!

BUT

My horrible thought was:
what if my diabetes improves a bit due to weight loss and my reactive hypoglycaemia emerges again?

I'm thinking that this subliminal fear may be the reason that I have never really pushed for weight loss.
I would much rather be fat and type 2 than slim and go back to the living hell that was my reactive hypoglycaemia.

So please, tell me I'm paranoid and not to talk such rubbish...
Of course that won't happen...
It doesn't work that way...
Please?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Alanp35]

I don't know enough to advise Brunneria, but am with you all the way. Keep on doing what is working for you - we are all different, thank goodness and one size does not fit all.

 

[anna29]

Sounds like you are caught between a rock and a hard place .
Only you - can choose the best route forward for yourself .

No-one knows you better than yourself .

Is there no middle pathway ? at all ?

Also a fear is only something you fear or dread subconsciously .
Its not real 'yet' - but will/can be - if you allow it to be ...

Could you be over thinking things (paranoid) - due to the fear ?
As in your comment within your post .

Maybe worry , overthink less ?
Work on a middle road approach possible ?

We are all different and cope differently too .

 

[ally1]

i,ve never had a hypo, but i do worry about losing weight and getting them

 

[Brunneria]

Well, now I've had a bit more time to think, I've realised that since very low carbing has been the answer to controlling my type 2 hypers - exactly the same (very) low carbing is the obvious solution to reactive hypoglycaemia... I used to low carb, when I had RH. But now I realise that I would have benefited by lowering the carbs even more.

So I know how to control the symptoms if it starts up again.

And I do appreciate that not being over weight is a good thing.

I'll just have to wait and see. And deal with whatever happens.
And probably accept that low carbing is for me not just for weight loss, or Christmas, but very much for life.

 

[Lamont D]

Well, now I've had a bit more time to think, I've realised that since very low carbing has been the answer to controlling my type 2 hypers - exactly the same (very) low carbing is the obvious solution to reactive hypoglycaemia... I used to low carb, when I had RH. But now I realise that I would have benefited by lowering the carbs even more.

So I know how to control the symptoms if it starts up again.

And I do appreciate that not being over weight is a good thing.

I'll just have to wait and see. And deal with whatever happens.
And probably accept that low carbing is for me not just for weight loss, or Christmas, but very much for life.

You have answered your own question! I snorted and laughed aloud when reading your OP!
Low carb and control is the key to both.
I have had the same question in reverse going through my brain a few times!
Would I prefer to have T2 or RH if I had the choice?
Toughie but I'll stick to RH thank you!
I think that because I don't have a choice about what I eat has an impact on finally accepting that I had reached a point in my life where my life is not damaged by my symptoms and i can do things like work and look after my family and do things that were becoming impossible!
Yes I'm happy as I tuck into my supper of Greek yoghurt choccy and strawberries washed down with black tea very strong! Try it, it's luxury!

 

[Lamont D]

Ooohh yes you were paranoid!

 

[AndBreathe]

Well, now I've had a bit more time to think, I've realised that since very low carbing has been the answer to controlling my type 2 hypers - exactly the same (very) low carbing is the obvious solution to reactive hypoglycaemia... I used to low carb, when I had RH. But now I realise that I would have benefited by lowering the carbs even more.

So I know how to control the symptoms if it starts up again.

And I do appreciate that not being over weight is a good thing.

I'll just have to wait and see. And deal with whatever happens.
And probably accept that low carbing is for me not just for weight loss, or Christmas, but very much for life.

I think the other thing is; would you now, knowingly stop what logic tells you must be better for your overall health (trimming up and keeping your blood scores tight), just in case you have issues later on?




And, if it did happen, you could always try gaining some weight? (I could hardly make myself type that !!!!)

 

[Brunneria]

yes, you are all right.

I suppose, being in the middle of 8-10 weeks of the strictest low carbing I have ever achieved (and feeling great on it), I'm going through a sort of crisis.

This level of low carbing has returned my BG to normal levels. 5-7 mmol/l for 24 hours a day. It has been a revelation how much better I feel.
but at the same time, it is bl**dy hard work. I'm wanting more food interest and variety. More freedom, if you want to call it that.

It is a bit like being trapped into something that I know is very, very good for me, but which I'm beginning to feel is constricting, and that I know I won't be able to maintain in the long run, even if it is in my best interests. Thank heavens that I finally understand myself well enough, at 47 years old, to not feel anything but acceptance and tolerance at that idea! and a bit of RH fear.

Basically, it is all in flux. Weight. Diet. Diabetes v RH.

As I said before, will have to wait and see...

 

[Lamont D]

Temptation 'bout to get me!

Fight the temptation!

You have found acceptance of your condition! If like me energy levels and the feeling of well being is brilliant!


So happy for you!