Alison Campbell
Well-Known Member
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- 1,443
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
I had been taking high dosages of steroids for years diabetes is a well known side effect yet it was never checked for. It was not till I reported a loss of sensation in my feet to my neurologist that a HbA1c was done even then my GP refused to acknowledge that I was in fact diabetic. Regular screening should be carried out if only for those at known high risk of diabetes.
I had been taking high dosages of steroids for years diabetes is a well known side effect yet it was never checked for. It was not till I reported a loss of sensation in my feet to my neurologist that a HbA1c was done even then my GP refused to acknowledge that I was in fact diabetic. Regular screening should be carried out if only for those at known high risk of diabetes.
When you go to the doctors they will usually check your BP as a matter of routine why not carry out a simple finger prick test as well. It won't be definitive but would give some sort of indication that further investigation may be required.
Three weeks back, after reading Dr Joel Fuhrman book, I started a vegan fruit diet, and have so far lost 3 ksg. . In the first week, my FBS was going down steadily from 6.5 to 5.8mmols/l. Surprisingly in the 2nd week of the veg diet, its started rising again, to 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and this morning (week three of veg dier) i was shocked to find it at 7.0 mmols/l. AM now confused about this rise?? Anyone experirnced this??
Fructose is a funny ol' carb. It can only be metabolised in the liver and what isn't used straight away is stored in the liver as fat leading to worsening Insulin Resistance and as has been said Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD).Hello. Happy to be here in the thin T2 diabetic
I have been diabetic for 10 years now. At diagnosis, I was 84 kgs and BMI of about 29. My HbAiC was 10% and my fasting was 13 mmols/l. I was immediately put on metformin, 500mgs once a day. I changed diet and exercised, and my weight went down to 79kgs. Withing 3 months, my FBS turned back to good ranges ie 5.8 to 6.3 mmols/l . With diet and exercise, I maintained it in that range until after 7 years. it started creeping upwards. For the last three years, I have been on and off metfortmin 500mgs and maintained my FBS in the ranges of 6.2 and 6.5 mmols/l. Three weeks back, after reading Dr Joel Fuhrman book, I started a vegan fruit diet, and have so far lost 3 ksg. . In the first week, my FBS was going down steadily from 6.5 to 5.8mmols/l. Surprisingly in the 2nd week of the veg diet, its started rising again, to 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and this morning (week three of veg dier) i was shocked to find it at 7.0 mmols/l. AM now confused about this rise?? Anyone experirnced this??
Thanks
Thanks a lot for your helpful responses. Actually I have realized that my fasting blood sugar is the highest, but the rest of the day, even postprandial is all in the right ranges. Could this be Dawns syndrome, and how can one use diet to manage it. If Dr Joel Fuhrman book is not good for diabetes, would kindly advise which other book that could be helpful. Thank you so much.
Hello. What your take on these foods. They are all being praised as the best foods fro diabetics, yet there is controversy about them if am trying to reverse diabetes.
1. Eggs
2.Fatty fish
3. Green leafy vegetables
4. Chia seeds
5. Greek yogurt
6. Strawberries
7. Flaxseeds
You don't say what vegetables you are eating, or in what quantities. Some vegetables are far higher in carbs than others. You might find the info. on Diet Dr helpful. https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/vegetablesHello. My fasting blood sugar sugar has got stuck at 6.7 mmo/l. I have been on veggies for two months now and have cut weight and now my BMI is 23. Why cant my blood sugar go lower than that?? Thanks
What are you eating for protein? IMO coping with impaired glucose tolerance + a vegan diet is quite a challenge and you will need to become pretty expert in nutrition. For another approach, have you looked at the timing of your last meal of the day? If it is too close to bedtime you risk digesting it all night and having a higher morning fasting bg. Personally, I am trying to finish eating before 7pm for a 10pm bedtime. I think before 6pm would be better, but I find it hard to do. Another strategy is to do 15-20 or more minutes of mild to moderate exercise after my evening meal. Several research studies have shown this helps lower bg for some but not all people, and I have seen posts by many Forumites who do it. Recently it worked for me - and then it didn't! Maybe worth a try. Good luck!This is what am eating
1. Cauliflower
2. Cabbage
3. Avocado
4. Broccoli
5. Zucchini
6. Spinach
7. Asparagus
8. Kale
9. Green beans
10 Plus nuts and sweat potatoes in small quantities.
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