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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Winnie53" data-source="post: 2201221" data-attributes="member: 160246">[USER=462792]@miffli[/USER] after a bit of pacing and hand wringing, it seems I'm have more to say...I am not anti-medication.There are times when medication is necessary. Type 1 diabetes requires insulin, as does latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) eventually. Maturity onset of diabetes in the young (MODY) is another type of diabetes that may require medication and/or insulin eventually. But even in those cases, insulin and/or medication is not enough. Complications commonly follow those diagnoses without the additional intervention of the right diet and physical activity.Type 2 diabetes is different - (outliers aside, and there are always a few for any condition) - use of medication or insulin does not stop or reverse the progression and worsening of diabetes. It appears to slow it down, but I don't know if it does or not. Does it lower glucose levels? Yes, initially, but more often than not, glucose levels begin to climb again, leading to dosage increases, addition of more medications, and ultimately the addition of insulin. Not always, but as I said, more times than not.I have members of my diabetes group who were fine until they entered the third decade of their type 2 diabetes. It's difficult, but even then, while it's not always possible to reverse all the damage done, some damage can be reversed with the right diet and physical activity, and lab test results can be improved.The good news is, the right diet and physical activity can and often does stop the progression, perhaps even reversing it in many cases. The sooner you get started, the better.And let me tell you, when I started the LCHF/Keto diet five years ago, I had lived with type 2 diabetes, untreated, for ten years. Imagine how I felt in those early months on the keto diet when I heard multiple experts restate research that it is very difficult to reverse diabetes after 8 - 10 years. It was discouraging, and it stole away my hope.But then, I'd remember that others here on this forum had reversed their diabetes so why not try for being a "statistical anomaly" or an "outlier"? What did I have to lose? Nothing. What did I have to gain? My health. If not now, when? Later? How much later? Would postponing giving it my best effort help my chances? Possibly, but probably not.miffli, I know this is cliche... You fell off the horse, and it really hurt. It's up to you, but I'm hoping you get back on that "horse". Give the keto diet 4 weeks completely off the diabetes medication. I've had a few members running glucose levels much higher than yours during those first weeks, so know that you're not the only one.If sticking with the keto diet off the diabetes medication means only checking your glucose levels once a day, two hours after eating a healthy keto style breakfast with adequate protein, fat, and fiber (from non-starchy, whole foods), for a week or more, do it. Figure out what you need to do to push through those 4 weeks, knowing that after that, it likely will get a lot easier for you. Go for it. Let us know how we can support you. We're here for you. I'm here only for you.Edited to add: One of my favorite things to do now is show doctors my "before" and "after" lab results to see their reaction. It's...so...much...fun. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></blockquote>

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