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Nixterjoe

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Diet only
i was diagnosed T2 by accident during a routine urine sample, 3 weeks ago i was asymptomatic for all markers, now i am on 500 metformin once a day and have completely changed to low carb diet and exercise and seen some great improvement with my levels … my question is …. why now am i getting up at least twice a night to wee where i didnt before ?? answers on a postcard please !!!
 
timbo_dolman said:
When you first go onto keto or a low-carb diet, you do pass a lot of water as that is one of the first things, the body empties when low in carbs, so it could be that
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The low carb diet works to deplete the glycogen fat storeed in the liver and also muscle tissue. glycogen comprises just glucose attached to water molecules. So you are weeing glucose, and the water makes that happen.
 
Nixterjoe said:
so is it a good thing ?
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It is relatively benign, but it can flush out electrolytes such as sodium. LC starters are advised to add salt to their meals to compensate in the early days. you may also wish to consider increasing fat intake to compensate loss of carb driven energy.

since it is related to losing weight, then it should slow and not be a problem when weight becomes steady.
 
My average is around 3-4 times a night.
 
One hack I foiund on the internet which seems to work for me, and that is to have an Air Purifier working beside the bed. It is a simple filter + blower that is USB powered, and simple and safe to use. But now I sleep through the night much to my cat's joy since he sleeps on my feet at night. So his relief is due to my lack of relief

PS. In another thread you give some bgl readings, and this is probably causing the nocturnal micturation. Glucose levels above 10 mmol/l open the sluice gates and increase the excretion through the kidneys. Turn down the bgl wick, and you may sleep better. Its like filling the bath. When the water reaches a certain level, the overflow works (hopefully)
 
Outlier said:
Me too. Just another effect of getting old. Better than some of the alternatives.
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For me, it was one of the "triggers" that led to my diabetes diagnosis. I was going anything up to 6 times a night, and like most men I buried my head in the sand and didn't do anything about it, until I was too tired to do anything during the day. It's not perfect now, but it's better now I'm retired. No one minds if I take a nap in the afternoon.
 

I took early retirement just to take care of my diabetes. Personally health is more important than money
. So far working out well. Diabetes is well controlled without medicine.
Omar
 
Omar51 said:
I took early retirement just to take care of my diabetes. Personally health is more important than money
. So far working out well. Diabetes is well controlled without medicine.
Omar
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I am glad your retirement is working out well for you. Sadly, not everyone has that choice Many people need the money they earn to be able to feed and house themselves and dependencies.
 
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