• Guest, the forum is undergoing some upgrades and so the usual themes will be unavailable for a few days. In the meantime, you can use the forum like normal. We'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the 2025 Survey »

My low carb/IF Diet - BG and progress

Debmcgee said:
Messed up FBG today but took it anyway - 7.3 so I'm disregarding it.

Got a letter from gp yesterday to get full blood work done. For some reason, I want to put it off for another two months so I give myself a chance to improve before facing a lecture from doc. This is wrong right? I am just mindful that I won't get the Opportunity to have another test in three months.

Got a headache this morning - think it's stress from work. I'm being sent on a training course one day a week for a month but apparently I'm not allowed to claim travel back, despite it being a much bigger journey. That in itself is nothing major, but added that I'm on such a ridiculous wage and work way more than my contracted hours in order to provide for the kids' needs in my classroom, it annoys me. Also my teacher is under pressure so I've been on the receiving end, despite me being more than on top of my game and going way beyond the call of duty....

Now it's the weekend and I have to tackle the house! Good exercise I suppose but I do wish my kids would be less messy...
Click to expand...

Why do you feel you will not have the opportunity to have another test in three months? Could you not ask for one anyway? And let's face it, if you have bloods now, then another test in 3 months, you should have a clear indicator of your progress from a stalled start. Should your bloods have deteriorated from the last lot, that would be reason enough to ask for a prompt re-test. Otherwise, you could always tell the Doc that you had a spell "off-piste", but the prospect of a further test would be motivational for you?

I can sort of see your logic, but if you really go for it, as you currently are, how will you know how well you have done, if you have no benchmark?
 
I think because last time I saw her (18 months ago) we argued over my results. Hba1c was still prediabetic but because my glucose intolerance test came back at the top end of scale she said I was diabetic despite me explaining that I would be more sensitive to glucose following my long spell of low carbing....anyway we agreed I'd manage it with diet and The Expert course (which was where things started to wane with me and their stupid info).

So I think if I go back as a failed patient, I'll be judged in some way...that said however, over that near year of being off the wagon, I kept telling myself 'in three months....' But those months turned into a year.....

I really am my own worse enemy....
 
Debmcgee said:
I think because last time I saw her (18 months ago) we argued over my results. Hba1c was still prediabetic but because my glucose intolerance test came back at the top end of scale she said I was diabetic despite me explaining that I would be more sensitive to glucose following my long spell of low carbing....anyway we agreed I'd manage it with diet and The Expert course (which was where things started to wane with me and their stupid info).

So I think if I go back as a failed patient, I'll be judged in some way...that said however, over that near year of being off the wagon, I kept telling myself 'in three months....' But those months turned into a year.....

I really am my own worse enemy....
Click to expand...

What she thinks of you is completely unimportant. She's not in your life, in an important role. It would be nicer if you liked her a lot, but that's not always possible.

Of course, she may have formed a judgement already, as you haven't been in for ages anyway.

You can't control what people think or feel. You can only do what's best for you, but wouldn't a benchmark be useful in any way?
 
Ok I'll go get the bloods done this week at some point after work....I think I feel ashamed of myself for being so evangelical and then landing with a bump and then some....there's so much blame placed on t2s that I feel totally responsible despite me being genetically predisposed.

Thanks for support guys xxx
 
Definately go and get your bloods done, theres no use putting it off and you can always get another done in 3 months time. I book in with my nurse every 3 months to get mine done and even though deep down I know they will be fine I still worry. Just remember to stay positive and dont let the attitude of your Dr get you down, she works for you and she has no right to pass judgement on you, she's meant to support you. You're a brave woman working with children, I couldnt do it, I would stress out too much.
 
Debmcgee said:
.there's so much blame placed on t2s that I feel totally responsible despite me being genetically predisposed.

Thanks for support guys xxx
Click to expand...

Those genes can only determine what you are but not who you are...
It's nobody's fault if they have less than perfect, wonky, genes.
I sometimes feel seriously ****** off with my diabetes but I will be damned if I allow anyone to try to make me feel responsible. :D

My ex-boss attended a motivational course, and came back with a little motto: "A disaster is just another word for a challenge!" which could for us be translated into "Diabetes is just another word for a challenge..."

Robbity
 
Love that @Robbity.

Ok so I've put it in my diary to go on Monday as soon as I can get away from work. I won't stay late, I'll release the kids, grab my stuff and get in the queue at the hospital. I'm seeing doc for drugs review for my prolapsed disc following my hospital appointment before Xmas. Hopefully the results will be in by then and I can leave with them then. I think I'll go to the diabetic nurse after and ask for a follow up check. I think she's more approachable and seeing her regularly could also help me stay on track.....

Xxx
 
I've met the diabetic nurse but not in relation to diabetes and she's a low carb advocate and is overweight so seems more understanding. We'll see!
 
So today's food...

L: roast chicken and sprouts. Hardly are any as I was so stuffed.

S: cheesecake fluff with dollop peanut butter, tea.

L: homemade doner in lettuce and coleslaw. Half can Diet Coke (I'm cutting down!!). Tea before bed.

And now I'm off to bed!! Xxx
 
Well I was up most of the night again in pain so rubbish FBG again. At 4am it was 7.3 and at 7am it was 7.6.

Really annoying.

But good news is I've lost another half kilo so that's 3.5kg now. Good but I wish it was more....
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Made a really lovely beef stew for dinner that will provide lots of work lunches. I do love my slow cooker!

L: salmon, spinach, spring onion and cream.

S: salami and babybel

D: beef stew, sprouts, water. Bite of kids' homemade apple turnovers and teaspoon custard. Water.

Think I went way over carb limit today....
 
It's 2am and I'm up with blinking leg. Watched diet doctor vids about tips for LCHF and improving weight loss. Everything is pointing to scrapping sweet treats. I really think I rely on sweeteners far too much and I need to cut back. I'm down to half a can of Diet Coke when I have it but I know that needs to go. Maybe I should have a sweet treat (cheesecake fluff or Greek yoghurt) only twice a week and see what that does.

Previously, I've fallen off the wagon when I don't have a sweet treat handy. At the moment I'm happy with my progress so far but I want to keep it going and get my bg a lot lower.

Btw I'm definitely going for my bloods after work tomorrow...

X
 
Hi Debmcgee,your doing very well, i make these for a sweet treat,coconut ( almost bounty bar)
b1468828890985cbf1b282e0eb407645.jpg
i use just a small amount of stevia,clive
 
Don't be too hard on yourself, you're doing really well! It's more important to stay on course than to "improve" weight loss. If your weight and measurements do not change for a month or more, then think about tweaking your diet. For now - keep up the good work! :)
 
So I've done it! Bloods done, seeing diabetic nurse next Tuesday for an mot....

Thank you for making me go - it's the right thing to do!

This mornings FBG was 7.1
 
Yaay! Go Deb! :D

Pain and sleep disturbance can mess up your bg so might explain your fasting number. Do you have a wheat bag (a microwavable bag of wheat) to help with your pain in bed? I have one and it is great. It also contains lavender - the scent of which knocks me out!
 
Back
Top