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cptnkrk

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Had a minor stroke on new years eve 2018. If there is a such thing as a "minor" stroke. Glucose was in the 600 range and probably lucky my heart did not quit while pumping that syrup. Diagnosed type 2 (out of control diabetes caused stroke) and sent home after short hospital stay. Long term and short term insulin the first few weeks then metformin replaced the short term insulin.
Seemed to have a good handle on glucose levels and my diet. Last blood work came back with what the doctor called prediabetes numbers. I dont really have a gage to tell myself how serious or mild my condition is all I know is it is life changing no matter how I deal with it.
After researching and speaking with my Doctor about the keto diet I took the plunge and after one month this is where I am at.

day 3 glucose in the low 70s in the morning, quit insulin
day 6 quit metformin, glucose readings ranging from 70s to 80s
30 days(Present day) 88 average on my meter
Doctor says go back on metformin if morning glucose above 120(no problem here)

I sleep better than I dont know when, and yea I have taken a notch out of my belt but my motivation was not weight so much as it was glucose control.

So I dont know where the end of this is, will my body heal over time if everything remains where it should over a period of time? Is it keto forever?

Its different this keto world, not bad just different. I can see one day wanting a break from it but its not bad and what its doing for me is wonderful.

Its all new to me, diabetes, keto and reaching out like this.

Who else has this worked for?
 
cptnkrk said:
Had a minor stroke on new years eve 2018. If there is a such thing as a "minor" stroke. Glucose was in the 600 range and probably lucky my heart did not quit while pumping that syrup. Diagnosed type 2 (out of control diabetes caused stroke) and sent home after short hospital stay. Long term and short term insulin the first few weeks then metformin replaced the short term insulin.
Seemed to have a good handle on glucose levels and my diet. Last blood work came back with what the doctor called prediabetes numbers. I dont really have a gage to tell myself how serious or mild my condition is all I know is it is life changing no matter how I deal with it.
After researching and speaking with my Doctor about the keto diet I took the plunge and after one month this is where I am at.

day 3 glucose in the low 70s in the morning, quit insulin
day 6 quit metformin, glucose readings ranging from 70s to 80s
30 days(Present day) 88 average on my meter
Doctor says go back on metformin if morning glucose above 120(no problem here)

I sleep better than I dont know when, and yea I have taken a notch out of my belt but my motivation was not weight so much as it was glucose control.

So I dont know where the end of this is, will my body heal over time if everything remains where it should over a period of time? Is it keto forever?

Its different this keto world, not bad just different. I can see one day wanting a break from it but its not bad and what its doing for me is wonderful.

Its all new to me, diabetes, keto and reaching out like this.

Who else has this worked for?
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Welcome. I’m pleased to hear you’ve done so well taking control of your health. Yes keto or low carb has helped a large number of the type 2 in here. It tends to be long term but like everything in life just exactly what that means can evolve. Stick around, take a look about and feel free to ask anything or share things you find.
 
Hi @cptnkrk and welcome to the forum.

Sounds like you’re really turning your health around and great that you have your doctor on board with keto.

As HSSS says, many of us on here have found the keto way of eating to be effective not just for our diabetes but also for overall health. In my case way more energy, weight loss and removal of debilitating chronic migraines. I’ll never be going back.

Do stick around here and keep us updated with your progress.
 
Welcome to the forum and it's great that you've found a style of eating that helps.

And yes for me it's definitely

Keto Forever! :hungry::)
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I've eaten a low carb/ketogenic diet for nearly six years now, and it's my preferred way of eating although I'm not as strict as some in the number of carbs I may include, and much of what i eat now is what i used to eat anyway before my husband got his carby paws on our shopping and cooking. But certainly the changes I've been able to make have helped not only with glucose levels and weight, but have banished both long term hay fever and chronic migraines as well.

Robbity
 
Hi cptnkrk,
There are hundreds, possibly thousands for whom what you describe (or other variations on Low Carb) has worked.
Just read through the thread called 'Low Carb Success Stories'.

Will you eve be 'cured' such that you can go back to eating what your did prior to the stroke without getting ill? - Most unlikely.

Can certain long term symptoms of Diabetes (such as Neuropathy or Retinopathy) be reversed? - Well some members claim to have done so - either completely or partially.

Welcome to you lifetime journey on which are so many fellow forum members!
 
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