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Newly diagnosed (33F) intermittent fasting.

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Ok my result was 32, same as last time despite reduction of Metformin ...
 
That sounds great! Well done @Martin9 ! Hoping some of your low sugar vibes rub off onto me!
 
lizk said:
That sounds great! Well done @Martin9 ! Hoping some of your low sugar vibes rub off onto me!
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I’m sure your results will be good too, you’ve done the work, although if you don’t get the results it might be because you’re not a real T2 ..and have another type ..
And were all different ..
Best wishes
M.
 
lizk said:
Hi everyone, I found out in October that I have type II diabetes. I had gestational diabetes with both of my daughters in 2011 and 2013 and my dad (72) has type II so thought I might develop it in my 50s or 60s and with blazé abandon, carried on as normal. I was a bit over weight (BMI 26), but active and so ate what I wanted. LOTS of carbs and LOTS of sugar morning til late at night, but kidded myself I was ok because I ate plenty of veg too. I was terrified at diagnosis (fasting bm of 14.8 and Hba1c of 75) and after losing my mum to cancer in 2010, I became hugely anxious I was going to die and leave my girls without their mum. I think it was a combination of shock of diagnosis and also cutting out sugar cold turkey. I went a bit mad to be honest and was very emotional and scared. I’ve started to feel lots better now and have lost just over a stone, cut out all obvious sugar and carbs and am fasting 18/6. I’m also taking 3x500g Metformin, but would love to reduce or come off that eventually. Early days though I know. Odd fasting bms have been encouraging (some 7s, a 12, and a 4.3 once!) and am having my hba1c repeated in January. I’m desperate for it to have decreased! Determined to change my lifestyle and diet for my health and my girls’ health. Sorry to have rambled, but it feels nice to have found people who might understand. Particularly I would love to hear from people with similar initial bmi (I was worried I didn’t have enough weight to lose to make a big difference to my sugars) who have been able to get their sugars under control. Also, any info or advice greatly received from anywhere!

Thanks so much. Liz x
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Hi have relied to you on another thread I think but my son who is similar age has put his diabetes into remission in 10 weeks, low carb, spinning and lost 3 st... on metformin but being reviewed next year. Was also fairly hysterical when he was diagnosed as he has autism and learning disability but 10 weeks on and with lots of advice from people here we are in much better place ... have faith (ps BS diet book nice recipes and DN nurse recommended) Debbie x
 
lizk said:
@Eddy Edson @Martin9 thank you so much guys. These are exactly the positive things I wanted to read. I was panicking that I didn’t have a large enough amount to come down by, but when I really honestly looked at what I was eating and the erratic way I was eating it and when, I had huge changes to make. It sounds like you have both done amazingly well and I hope to do the same. I’ll update you with my latest hba1c in January. Thank you so much. x
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I think you can be only slightly overweight but be fat on the inside, anyway weight loss has helped our several people I know into remission and it’s worked for my son...x
 
Martin9 said:
Ok my result was 32, same as last time despite reduction of Metformin ...
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Hurrah good news... James had his review today and got to stay on metformin 2 tabs am and pm till next review...was hoping it could be reduced but hey ho , hope you’re pleased x
 
DebbieC said:
Hurrah good news... James had his review today and got to stay on metformin 2 tabs am and pm till next review...was hoping it could be reduced but hey ho , hope you’re pleased x
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Hi Debbie, that is excellent news about your son. Thank you for taking the time to reply. I know we’re all so different, but it does feel good to hear from people in a similar position, whether that be similar age, BMI of similar first hba1c. I’ve read an article in this thread (kindly posted by @Eddy Edson ) about everyone having their own personal fat threshold and that’s the point at which one goes over into becoming resistant to our insulin. I read a book called ‘The Obesity Code’ and found it really interesting and helpful. Thanks for your book recommendation.
All the best to you and your son. xx
 
lizk said:
Hi Debbie, that is excellent news about your son. Thank you for taking the time to reply. I know we’re all so different, but it does feel good to hear from people in a similar position, whether that be similar age, BMI of similar first hba1c. I’ve read an article in this thread (kindly posted by @Eddy Edson ) about everyone having their own personal fat threshold and that’s the point at which one goes over into becoming resistant to our insulin. I read a book called ‘The Obesity Code’ and found it really interesting and helpful. Thanks for your book recommendation.
All the best to you and your son. xx
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Hi thanks, yes that BS diet talks a lot about people who not very overweight, Dr M is one of them himself, worth a read , keep in touch so we can compare success stories xx
 
Ps have found nice recipes for blueberry muffins, scotch eggs and even sausage rolls.. almond flour is the future xx
 
lizk said:
Hi Debbie, that is excellent news about your son. Thank you for taking the time to reply. I know we’re all so different, but it does feel good to hear from people in a similar position, whether that be similar age, BMI of similar first hba1c. I’ve read an article in this thread (kindly posted by @Eddy Edson ) about everyone having their own personal fat threshold and that’s the point at which one goes over into becoming resistant to our insulin. I read a book called ‘The Obesity Code’ and found it really interesting and helpful. Thanks for your book recommendation.
All the best to you and your son. xx
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There’s another book called the Diabetes Code by same author Dr Jason Fung...also good reading
 
DebbieC said:
Ps have found nice recipes for blueberry muffins, scotch eggs and even sausage rolls.. almond flour is the future xx
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Can you share the blueberry muffin recipe please..@DebbieC
 
Martin9 said:
There’s another book called the Diabetes Code by same author Dr Jason Fung...also good reading
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Yes, I’ve read both. I found them mind blowing to be honest. Did you? I realised I had been eating exactly as he described would contribute to insulin resistance. I’d been drip feeding myself carbs and sugar throughout the day til really late at night. Bit of a lightbulb moment for me. Feeling much better. Have you found it difficult to stick to your new lifestyle over the 18 months ish since you were diagnosed Martin? Keen to hear about the blueberry muffin recipe too.
 
DebbieC said:
Hi thanks, yes that BS diet talks a lot about people who not very overweight, Dr M is one of them himself, worth a read , keep in touch so we can compare success stories xx
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Will do Debbie. x
 
lizk said:
Yes, I’ve read both. I found them mind blowing to be honest. Did you? I realised I had been eating exactly as he described would contribute to insulin resistance. I’d been drip feeding myself carbs and sugar throughout the day til really late at night. Bit of a lightbulb moment for me. Feeling much better. Have you found it difficult to stick to your new lifestyle over the 18 months ish since you were diagnosed Martin? Keen to hear about the blueberry muffin recipe too.
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I haven’t found it too hard , I did when I was initially diagnosed , at that time I was doing intermittent fasting 16:8 and occasionally 24 hr fasts to bring weight down and get blood sugars into control, but no fasting since weight loss and still turning out the numbers despite being more relaxed about diet, I still follow a LCHF diet tho’ ..and have the occasional treat, whereas before no treats at all...
We live with Diabetes we can control it , or it will control you ..
I’m lucky with some effort it seems to be getting under some control, but if I went back to old habits I’m sure it would come back with a vengeance..whereas there are some who despite their very best efforts seem to struggle.
We are all different ..
Regards
M.
 
Martin9 said:
I haven’t found it too hard , I did when I was initially diagnosed , at that time I was doing intermittent fasting 16:8 and occasionally 24 hr fasts to bring weight down and get blood sugars into control, but no fasting since weight loss and still turning out the numbers despite being more relaxed about diet, I still follow a LCHF diet tho’ ..and have the occasional treat, whereas before no treats at all...
We live with Diabetes we can control it , or it will control you ..
I’m lucky with some effort it seems to be getting under some control, but if I went back to old habits I’m sure it would come back with a vengeance..whereas there are some who despite their very best efforts seem to struggle.
We are all different ..
Regards
M.
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I’ve been thinking about doing my first 24 hour fast. Going to pick a day next week and go for it. Encouraging to hear that you’re able to maintain your blood sugars now without fasting. LCHF is working out well for me so far in terms of being manageable. Like you say we’re all different. Time will tell. x
 
lizk said:
I’ve been thinking about doing my first 24 hour fast. Going to pick a day next week and go for it. Encouraging to hear that you’re able to maintain your blood sugars now without fasting. LCHF is working out well for me so far in terms of being manageable. Like you say we’re all different. Time will tell. x
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I’m not sure you need to , I was needing to lose weight, which I thought was so important at that time , right or wrong, whereas you already lost your excess, I’m confident you will have halved and probably more your HbA1c ..you’ve done the research , you lost weight, you’re on the right diet, you’re on intermittent fasting .
But by all means if you want do a 24 hr fast, I found it difficult , headaches etc and I didn’t have kids etc to look after ..
M.
 
What’s your morning BG levels now..?
 
Martin9 said:
What’s your morning BG levels now..?
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I haven’t done them every day, but even when I fast until 2, they’ve been 7ish.
 
lizk said:
I haven’t done them every day, but even when I fast until 2, they’ve been 7ish.
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post meal ones have been good. Some 5s.
 
lizk said:
I haven’t done them every day, but even when I fast until 2, they’ve been 7ish.
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That’s a thing called dawn phenomenon, when your needing get up, body says(liver) I’m gonna help because I’ve been low..I’m going to help..going to dump some stored glucose ..
Keep at it , it’s going go lower, or add a low carb snack last thing at night see if that helps ..
 
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