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<blockquote data-quote="musterfox" data-source="post: 2157945" data-attributes="member: 516220"><p>Hello Jim.</p><p></p><p>Firstly THANKS for the quick reply - greatly appreciated. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I actually just posted my question in another forum as well because I had not seen your reply.</p><p></p><p>Could you help with one more clarification?</p><p></p><p>I know you said I have nothing to worry about any of the figures but I would still like to know what the "normal" range for Beta Cell Function (%B) is supposted to be.</p><p></p><p>I searched high and low on the net and found several references to it but they seem to be highly techinal research studies that are beyond my limited comprehension.</p><p></p><p>What I would like to kniow is - does Beta Cell Function (%B) start at 100% for everyone and then detiorate with age (or other causes)?</p><p></p><p>If so, is there some sort of chart or table available online somewhere that one can cross reference to see how my values stack up to another male who is also 50 years old?</p><p></p><p>TBH the fact that mine has dropped less than HALF (I'm ASSUMING here that it starts at 100%) of what it should be ideally is somewhat worrying.</p><p></p><p>Lastly, do my above resutls mean that I can continue to eat a sugary treat everyday without much worry as long as I continue to monitor my blood glucose levels and stick with my low carb diet?</p><p></p><p>I did try various types of fruits as well as sugar substitutes (stevia etc.) instead of white/brown sugar based products but they just didnt work as well and I would continue to crave sugar. Once I eat my sugary treat (which I usually bake myself 90% of the time) then I feel great. Its like my brain wants/needs it. I know it sounds ludicrous but maybe this has someting to do with how sugar spikes Dopamine and I am used to that "sugar high"? I really dont know TBH but it is a very real problem for me unfortunately and not just a figment of my imagination.</p><p></p><p>Do let me know.</p><p></p><p>Thanks in advance...</p><p>Muster</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="musterfox, post: 2157945, member: 516220"] Hello Jim. Firstly THANKS for the quick reply - greatly appreciated. :) I actually just posted my question in another forum as well because I had not seen your reply. Could you help with one more clarification? I know you said I have nothing to worry about any of the figures but I would still like to know what the "normal" range for Beta Cell Function (%B) is supposted to be. I searched high and low on the net and found several references to it but they seem to be highly techinal research studies that are beyond my limited comprehension. What I would like to kniow is - does Beta Cell Function (%B) start at 100% for everyone and then detiorate with age (or other causes)? If so, is there some sort of chart or table available online somewhere that one can cross reference to see how my values stack up to another male who is also 50 years old? TBH the fact that mine has dropped less than HALF (I'm ASSUMING here that it starts at 100%) of what it should be ideally is somewhat worrying. Lastly, do my above resutls mean that I can continue to eat a sugary treat everyday without much worry as long as I continue to monitor my blood glucose levels and stick with my low carb diet? I did try various types of fruits as well as sugar substitutes (stevia etc.) instead of white/brown sugar based products but they just didnt work as well and I would continue to crave sugar. Once I eat my sugary treat (which I usually bake myself 90% of the time) then I feel great. Its like my brain wants/needs it. I know it sounds ludicrous but maybe this has someting to do with how sugar spikes Dopamine and I am used to that "sugar high"? I really dont know TBH but it is a very real problem for me unfortunately and not just a figment of my imagination. Do let me know. Thanks in advance... Muster [/QUOTE]
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