The result of a carb-heavy diet?

[TJohn]

I started the Blood Sugar Diet a couple of weeks ago and failed miserably after a discussion with my doctor, who told me what I was doing was dangerous. Yes, I am in the process of changing doctors. So, I start again tomorrow, this time armed with a lot more information (and after an appointment with my much better informed diabetes nurse) and more importantly, with photographs of my bloated abdomen and face plastered above my desk. I also have two lists, one with the reasons why I have to change my eating habits, and the other a scary list of what may happen if I continue eating carbs.

I suffer from neuropathy and am in the process of having a raft of blood and urine tests done prior to going on the diet but I also suffer with the following: extreme tiredness - I fall asleep every afternoon; confusion and difficulty concentrating; dreadful memory; bloating; swollen feet; stiffness; and crumbing fingernails. Could any of these be related? Has anyone else suffered the same symptoms?

 

[TJohn]

Hi

Don't know if this will help but I suffer bipolar 22 years diabetes 2 lupus Tec. Tired severe pain depressed Tec went on low carb after hospital admission on mother's day. Results off diabetic meds. Off steroids heavy duty painkillers and all heavy duty meds. Feel so alive not tired I walk brain working discharged from psychiatric day hospital after 22 years. Have taken up mindfulness try the headspace app for relaxation it's free. Some days worse than others but painkiller now paracetamol if needed. Anything worth a try.

 

[SunnyExpat]

I'm a bit concerned by your mail, donnellysdogs ... my stomach is huge compared to the rest of me. I used to be quite a heavy social drinker, but hardly drink at all now. Last liver and kidney tests were fine. I mostly have normal bowel movements, never get nausea or vomiting. I have a normal appetite, but never have eaten large meals. Until recently my big vice was sugar - sweets, biscuits, cakes, even sweetness in savoury foods. I only properly gave all that up a week ago.

Do you think you may have developed a gluten or lactose intolerance?
Maybe try leaving them out for a week, and see if it helps?

 

[donnellysdogs]

Seriously.. Has this bloating just recently happened?


If you
Have had vices of drinking previously and sugary products they will stick to your waist and you will lose weight elsewhere before stomach shrinks down.
If you've not long given up certain vices then could it be your body adjusting??

If you don't suffer from any of the things I listed then that rules many things out...

My gastro chap this week explained the shape and bloating and size of my colon etc this week to me and more on its workings..
If you are not experiencing difficulties with any colon or stomach emptying then its hard to suggest anything else to help.

Symptoms of intolerances such as gluten or lactose again can cause discomfort but if was true allergy then you would be with coeliac for example or ulcertive colitis etc very ill. Intolerances can make you feel sluggish, tired, bloating but the only way to find out for intolerance to anything is to stop eating those foods for a week.

I would just also check side effects of any meds that you may be on.

Follow up with GP though.

 

[magsiesss]

As my GP says, just because you have diabetes, doesn't mean to say that everything is diabetes related or caused because of it.

I guess talking to your GP, getting tests done and looking for the cause is a whole process of elimination for the GP too.

Meanwhile, have a virtual hug - and I really hope you find a solution/a diagnosis soon

 

[KevinPotts]

Have you got any other symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome such as;

- visceral fat - belly

- high blood pressure

- high cholesterol

- high triglycerides




Diagnosed 13/4/16: T2, no meds, HbA1c 53, FBG 12.6, Trigs 3.6, HDL .75, LDL 4.0, BP 169/95, BPM 85, 13st 8lbs, waist 34" (2012 - 17st 7lbs, w 42").

16/6/16: FBG AV 4.6, Trigs 1.5, HDL 2.0, LDL 3.0, BP 112/68, BPM 6O, 11st 5lbs, waist 30", PWV 7.0. Lifelong migraines and hay fever gone.

Regime: 25g LCHF, run 1 mile daily, weekly fasting, occasionally longer fasts.

 

[ickihun]

Sounds a lot like hypothyroidism but some could be due to anaemia too. Have you had your thyroid hormones checked lately? Ferritin? Hb? Vitamin B12 and folate? Vitamin D?

Also look up cushings syndrome and it's images!
Have you been tested for cushings? @nannoo_bird