Lost you but back need bit of advice again!!!

[Motherhen2014]

Sorry friends I am back again for advice.I decided to try 20 carbs and below started last week have kept to below 20 and yes in a week lost good weight.But I am continually feeling sick.Thought it was my Byetta injection and was going to stop it,but have been research I noticed it's says have more salt and bullion I have bouillon stock is that the came I am drinks my watercwith a little salt in started tonight, but I am told by my renal doctor to cut out salt ascI have stage 3 kidney decease. So I suppose I just needs bit of assurance that it's ok.This is my second week can I continued prayer introducing one thing at a time to see how many carbs I need.
As you know I appreciated all your input many thanks.xx

 

[Motherhen2014]

Sorry friends I am back again for advice.I decided to try 20 carbs and below started last week have kept to below 20 and yes in a week lost good weight.But I am continually feeling sick.Thought it was my Byetta injection and was going to stop it,but have been research I noticed it's says have more salt and bullion I have bouillon stock is that the came I am drinks my watercwith a little salt in started tonight, but I am told by my renal doctor to cut out salt ascI have stage 3 kidney decease. So I suppose I just needs bit of assurance that it's ok.This is my second week can I continued prayer introducing one thing at a time to see how many carbs I need.
As you know I appreciated all your input many thanks.xx

I cannot get forum on my mobile just get continual ring going round so had to come on tablet tried since Friday.x

 

[There is no Spoon]

I noticed it's says have more salt and bullion

Hi Motherhen,
The reason you are told to drink salt water is because your body need electrolytes, but salt water tastes horrible. Bullion contains electrolytes including salt and is more palatable.

Because your avoiding salt I would advise drinking something like Lucozade Sport Water, zero sugar, zero carbs very low salt 0.05g but high in other electrolytes like magnesium which is very good for your liver.

 

[Motherhen2014]

Hi Motherhen,
The reason you are told to drink salt water is because your body need electrolytes, but salt water tastes horrible. Bullion contains electrolytes including salt and is more palatable.

Because your avoiding salt I would advise drinking something like Lucozade Sport Water, zero sugar, zero carbs very low salt 0.05g but high in other electrolytes like magnesium which is very good for your liver.

Thank you so much I will look out for lucazade water many thanks xx

 

[Motherhen2014]

Thank you so much I will look out for lucazade water many thanks xx

I am carrying on with low carb,but have introduced just two cups of coffee with cream in (just a little heap,) to help me through day.I hotcawful cramp last night although I take quinine every night. Was up for an hour drinking water.But why are my readings still 9.0 at night and in the morning.I don't understand why they haven't come down quite a bit. Can anyone help please.x

 

[Guzzler]

I am carrying on with low carb,but have introduced just two cups of coffee with cream in (just a little heap,) to help me through day.I hotcawful cramp last night although I take quinine every night. Was up for an hour drinking water.But why are my readings still 9.0 at night and in the morning.I don't understand why they haven't come down quite a bit. Can anyone help please.x

Your high readings may be due to Liver Dumps. This happens in the morning (that is why it is also known as the Dawn Phenomena) and it is the bodys way of giving us the energy we need to start the day. Liver dump can happen whenever we havn't eaten for a while and for non Diabetics this isn't a problem but for we with T2/Pre Diabetes the liver can dump a bit too much. As your body adjusts to lowered levels of carbs the insulin resistance may be reduced but this all takes time. Be patient, lass. You are doing the right thing.

 

[Motherhen2014]

Your high readings may be due to Liver Dumps. This happens in the morning (that is why it is also known as the Dawn Phenomena) and it is the bodys way of giving us the energy we need to start the day. Liver dump can happen whenever we havn't eaten for a while and for non Diabetics this isn't a problem but for we with T2/Pre Diabetes the liver can dump a bit too much. As your body adjusts to lowered levels of carbs the insulin resistance may be reduced but this all takes time. Be patient, lass. You are doing the right thing.

Thank You Guzzler I am type 2 as well. It's not easy but I am keeping to it only have meat and vegetables and eggs, bacon, but what would be the best thing to start to raise carbs till I know my level. I am only having 20 to 30 a day.should I add bread or something else just not sure only thing I do know is potatoes are high in carbs,but some bread isn't. Would welcome your help.

 

[bulkbiker]

Thank You Guzzler I am type 2 as well. It's not easy but I am keeping to it only have meat and vegetables and eggs, bacon, but what would be the best thing to start to raise carbs till I know my level. I am only having 20 to 30 a day.should I add bread or something else just not sure only thing I do know is potatoes are high in carbs,but some bread isn't. Would welcome your help.

If you are still getting readings in the 9's I wouldn't even think of adding back carbs at the moment. Wait until you have achieved lower levels by which time you might not miss them at all.

 

[Guzzler]

Thank You Guzzler I am type 2 as well. It's not easy but I am keeping to it only have meat and vegetables and eggs, bacon, but what would be the best thing to start to raise carbs till I know my level. I am only having 20 to 30 a day.should I add bread or something else just not sure only thing I do know is potatoes are high in carbs,but some bread isn't. Would welcome your help.

There are lower carb breads available such as Hi Lo, LiveLife and Burgen but even though they are lower carb we must be careful about how much of it we eat per day. As you have seen, potatoes are high carb as is pasta, rice and anything made with white flour so biscuits, pastry etc. Remember that the insulin response to carbs is the highest, it is less so for protein and there is only a marginal insulin response to fats. So as we lower (gradually) the level of carbs in our diet the insulin responses are lower. This does mean that we must substitute the carbs with protein and fats which will satisfy our hunger without causing the horrible spikes we sometimes see on our glucose monitors. I would advise that you concentrate on your pre meal and post meal readings, once you are happier with those then the fasting readings should follow in time.

 

[Motherhen2014]

Many thanks bulkbiker.xx

 

[Motherhen2014]

There are lower carb breads available such as Hi Lo, LiveLife and Burgen but even though they are lower carb we must be careful about how much of it we eat per day. As you have seen, potatoes are high carb as is pasta, rice and anything made with white flour so biscuits, pastry etc. Remember that the insulin response to carbs is the highest, it is less so for protein and there is only a marginal insulin response to fats. So as we lower (gradually) the level of carbs in our diet the insulin responses are lower. This does mean that we must substitute the carbs with protein and fats which will satisfy our hunger without causing the horrible spikes we sometimes see on our glucose monitors. I would advise that you concentrate on your pre meal and post meal readings, once you are happier with those then the fasting readings should follow in time.

No I am going to stay at 20 to 30 at the moment I think I am just impatient to get it lower so I will carry on for now.many thanks for your help.xx