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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Diet only
Hi everyone, I am type 2 diabetic. Diagnosis since February 2021 with Hba1c of 50 and 118kg. Since then I have lost 4kg in March.
I have been on a low carb diet since start of March 2021. Initially my glucose levels were relatively stable apart from the higher morning readings (which I attribute to the dawn phenomenon). At present morning readings have been ranging between 8.5 to 10 over the past week. Readings are lower in the afternoon about teatime usually around 5.5. I have been skipping breakfast and eating mostly protein for lunch and evening meal. I maintain my daily carbohydrate intake at around 30 grams. My portion sizes remain generous to ensure I feel full after a meal. I try not to snack between meals although I find a dessert spoonful of crunchy peanut butter irresistible. However I have this at lunch or tea time. Bed time readings usually around 6.5.
My questions are:
1. What could I do to help lower my morning blood glucose levels?
2. My urine has been foamy/bubbly, does this mean I am in ketosis?
3. Weight has stopped coming off since losing 4kg in March despite going for regular walks and a sprint. Would working out on rowing machine help?
Thanking you for your support, once again.
I have been on a low carb diet since start of March 2021. Initially my glucose levels were relatively stable apart from the higher morning readings (which I attribute to the dawn phenomenon). At present morning readings have been ranging between 8.5 to 10 over the past week. Readings are lower in the afternoon about teatime usually around 5.5. I have been skipping breakfast and eating mostly protein for lunch and evening meal. I maintain my daily carbohydrate intake at around 30 grams. My portion sizes remain generous to ensure I feel full after a meal. I try not to snack between meals although I find a dessert spoonful of crunchy peanut butter irresistible. However I have this at lunch or tea time. Bed time readings usually around 6.5.
My questions are:
1. What could I do to help lower my morning blood glucose levels?
2. My urine has been foamy/bubbly, does this mean I am in ketosis?
3. Weight has stopped coming off since losing 4kg in March despite going for regular walks and a sprint. Would working out on rowing machine help?
Thanking you for your support, once again.