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<blockquote data-quote="TeddyTottie" data-source="post: 2444506" data-attributes="member: 519030"><p>I thought it might be interesting to compile a list of what physical effects people have experienced as a result of getting their BG back to normal or normal-ish levels. Newbies often cite one ailment or another as an impediment to progressing with their diabetes control, I thought it might be helpful to list some of the changes we have experienced in our journeys.</p><p></p><p>In my own case I went very low carb, higher fat, higher salt, as soon as I was diagnosed in Dec 2019 and have maintained this ever since, so I cannot point the finger at exactly what has lead to the changes I have noticed. I would expect that the removal of most carbs and as a result, most gluten from my diet has reduced inflammatory effects and although I am not officially ‘gluten intolerant’ I was finding them harder and harder to digest. I have lost over 4 stone in weight too which doubtless feeds in as well, and of course high BG itself causes a myriad of issues. I started on 2000mg metformin, and halved the dose every 3 months until I stopped taking it altogether after 9 months.</p><p></p><p>So…</p><p></p><p>The positive effects -</p><p>Effortless weight loss</p><p>Clearing up of chronic psoriasis/fungal scalp infection</p><p>Complete remission (fingers crossed) of hydradenitis. Prior to diagnosis I was plagued by an endless cycle of multiple huge, painful, draining boils in armpit and groin, generally considered an autoimmune condition. I haven’t had a single one in over a year.</p><p>Vast improvement in chronic digestive issues - no bloating or acid reflux, although alcohol can bring a temporary return of an acid stomach.</p><p>Restless legs are gone!</p><p>I also suffered from burning pain along the top of one thigh. I assumed this was sciatica from a nerve entrapment in my buttock, but Dr Google suggests it might have been a form of neuropathy. Either way it’s mostly gone.</p><p>Low blood pressure - a bit too low sometimes leading to faintness on rising suddenly, but a bit more salt and proper hydration have dealt with that.</p><p>Much improved relationship with food - I no longer comfort eat or crave certain foods (mostly carbs), and am mostly driven by hunger these days so I don’t feel the need to keep stuffing myself. I have control for perhaps the first time in my life.</p><p>I no longer eat hyper-processed food, everything I eat is made from scratch with the exception of things like high-meat sausages, salami, bacon.</p><p></p><p>Negative effects (mostly from metformin in the early days) -</p><p>Constant low level nausea, occasional vomiting in the night for no real reason.</p><p>Chronic loss of appetite </p><p>Occasional bouts of explosive diarrhoea and ‘anal leakage’ - lovely!</p><p></p><p>Other negatives -</p><p>Blurred vision for 4-6 weeks after diagnosis as my BG reduced to normal levels.</p><p>Tendency to constipation these days - usually managed by eating a few extra veggies or a bit of psyllium husk powder.</p><p>Tendency to leg and foot cramps - I take a slow-release magnesium supplement to help with this.</p><p></p><p>I think that’s it for me. What have other people experienced? What approach did you take to tackle your T2?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TeddyTottie, post: 2444506, member: 519030"] I thought it might be interesting to compile a list of what physical effects people have experienced as a result of getting their BG back to normal or normal-ish levels. Newbies often cite one ailment or another as an impediment to progressing with their diabetes control, I thought it might be helpful to list some of the changes we have experienced in our journeys. In my own case I went very low carb, higher fat, higher salt, as soon as I was diagnosed in Dec 2019 and have maintained this ever since, so I cannot point the finger at exactly what has lead to the changes I have noticed. I would expect that the removal of most carbs and as a result, most gluten from my diet has reduced inflammatory effects and although I am not officially ‘gluten intolerant’ I was finding them harder and harder to digest. I have lost over 4 stone in weight too which doubtless feeds in as well, and of course high BG itself causes a myriad of issues. I started on 2000mg metformin, and halved the dose every 3 months until I stopped taking it altogether after 9 months. So… The positive effects - Effortless weight loss Clearing up of chronic psoriasis/fungal scalp infection Complete remission (fingers crossed) of hydradenitis. Prior to diagnosis I was plagued by an endless cycle of multiple huge, painful, draining boils in armpit and groin, generally considered an autoimmune condition. I haven’t had a single one in over a year. Vast improvement in chronic digestive issues - no bloating or acid reflux, although alcohol can bring a temporary return of an acid stomach. Restless legs are gone! I also suffered from burning pain along the top of one thigh. I assumed this was sciatica from a nerve entrapment in my buttock, but Dr Google suggests it might have been a form of neuropathy. Either way it’s mostly gone. Low blood pressure - a bit too low sometimes leading to faintness on rising suddenly, but a bit more salt and proper hydration have dealt with that. Much improved relationship with food - I no longer comfort eat or crave certain foods (mostly carbs), and am mostly driven by hunger these days so I don’t feel the need to keep stuffing myself. I have control for perhaps the first time in my life. I no longer eat hyper-processed food, everything I eat is made from scratch with the exception of things like high-meat sausages, salami, bacon. Negative effects (mostly from metformin in the early days) - Constant low level nausea, occasional vomiting in the night for no real reason. Chronic loss of appetite Occasional bouts of explosive diarrhoea and ‘anal leakage’ - lovely! Other negatives - Blurred vision for 4-6 weeks after diagnosis as my BG reduced to normal levels. Tendency to constipation these days - usually managed by eating a few extra veggies or a bit of psyllium husk powder. Tendency to leg and foot cramps - I take a slow-release magnesium supplement to help with this. I think that’s it for me. What have other people experienced? What approach did you take to tackle your T2? [/QUOTE]
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