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Are there any tests for insulin resistance please, so that I can see if my extreme low carb diet is working?
 
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Hello and welcome to the forum. May I ask how long you have been low Carbing? And how low carb, in terms of grams do you try to stick to?
 
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Guzzler said:
Hello and welcome to the forum. May I ask how long you have been low Carbing? And how low carb, in terms of grams do you try to stick to?
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Not supposed to have more than 80g a day.was a vegetarian but have fish now as diet restrictive but no meat.Low carb since oct when diagnosed. Lost a stone nd a half but weight loss stalled.
 
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insulin? said:
Since October 2017 and about 80g / day. Weight loss has stalled.
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A figure of 80g per day is definitely low carb but it is not extremely low carb. There are a couple of things you could try (depending very much on what meds you take, if any). You could lower your carb intake to say 60g for a couple of weeks to see if that kick starts your weight loss or you could have a go at Intermittent Fasting.
IF is basically extending your overnight fast by a few hours but full details can be seen in the Fasting section of the forum. Good Luck.
 
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