Type 2 for about 6 years

[Kariyo]

Hi everyone, I’ve been diagnosed around 6 years ago and since then my sugar tests have crept up to 67 mmol. So much so that I kept off going for my diabetes review test for nearly 2 years as it got me severely depressed and the fear that another test would show that it’s crept up even more. Yes, I know, burying your head in the sand isn’t the answer. I am 5ft 6in and was 78kg and of make Indian origin and in turned 50. I tried everything that I thought was right in terms of food intake. Bit the best advice my nurse gave me was, if I want to improve my results then lose weight- simple. It was the best advice that she gave me. I started walking for 45 mins 3 times a week. I helped me to burn around 200 calories according to my iPhone. Use stairs instead of lifts. Remove bread, chapattis, meat, rice potatoes from my diet(carbs). Introduce smoothies and juice(which has natural sugars instead). Spinach, kale, kiwi, half apple, blue berries smoothies. Eat once a day only but reduce your portion and smoothies for evenings. I’d reduce my weight now to 71.4kg and I’ve just got my sugar result down to 52 mmol. The point I’m making is that lifestyle change is subjective and whilst I thought I had changed my diet initially, I didn’t make drastic enough changes for my body to benefit. It took me a long time to condition my mind and then my body to go from high carb to fruit and bed diet. Boiler and sautéed Brussels sprouts. Broccoli, carrots, etc it’s so healthy and so easy on the body to digest. I have cheat days and do treat myself if I get a craving but the portions are small otherwise my tummy feels bloated now. I still can’t forget the second thing my nurse said when she took my blood,’ if you’ve lost nearly 7kg the I’ll bet my mortgage that your readings will be lower’, and it was. Make drastic changes to your diet and lose weight. If you want to get in control of your sugar levels. My target weight is 68 kg and I need to get my sugar to 48 mmol but it’s getting harder. I’m a plumber by trade but when Obmann y off days I’m not too active. So I think I need to start a keto diet.

 

[Leadinglights]

Hi everyone, I’ve been diagnosed around 6 years ago and since then my sugar tests have crept up to 67 mmol. So much so that I kept off going for my diabetes review test for nearly 2 years as it got me severely depressed and the fear that another test would show that it’s crept up even more. Yes, I know, burying your head in the sand isn’t the answer. I am 5ft 6in and was 78kg and of make Indian origin and in turned 50. I tried everything that I thought was right in terms of food intake. Bit the best advice my nurse gave me was, if I want to improve my results then lose weight- simple. It was the best advice that she gave me. I started walking for 45 mins 3 times a week. I helped me to burn around 200 calories according to my iPhone. Use stairs instead of lifts. Remove bread, chapattis, meat, rice potatoes from my diet(carbs). Introduce smoothies and juice(which has natural sugars instead). Spinach, kale, kiwi, half apple, blue berries smoothies. Eat once a day only but reduce your portion and smoothies for evenings. I’d reduce my weight now to 71.4kg and I’ve just got my sugar result down to 52 mmol. The point I’m making is that lifestyle change is subjective and whilst I thought I had changed my diet initially, I didn’t make drastic enough changes for my body to benefit. It took me a long time to condition my mind and then my body to go from high carb to fruit and bed diet. Boiler and sautéed Brussels sprouts. Broccoli, carrots, etc it’s so healthy and so easy on the body to digest. I have cheat days and do treat myself if I get a craving but the portions are small otherwise my tummy feels bloated now. I still can’t forget the second thing my nurse said when she took my blood,’ if you’ve lost nearly 7kg the I’ll bet my mortgage that your readings will be lower’, and it was. Make drastic changes to your diet and lose weight. If you want to get in control of your sugar levels. My target weight is 68 kg and I need to get my sugar to 48 mmol but it’s getting harder. I’m a plumber by trade but when Obmann y off days I’m not too active. So I think I need to start a keto diet.

Well done on reducing your blood glucose but it does seem to have come at some cost to the variety you are having in your diet. Do you feel that what you are doing is sustainable for life rather than a short term fix.
I assume you are vegetarian as low carb foods like meat, fish don't feature in the foods you mention. I am not seeing any protein or healthy fats in what you are having and you are still having some high carb foods as in the fruit and fruit juice.
Unless you have protein you will lack energy, don't forget a Keto diet is based on protein and healthy fats so that would be a change to what you are currently having.
A more balanced low carb regime might be something to try rather than Keto. This link may help with some ideas for that approach.

Freshwell Low Carb Project - Home

lowcarbfreshwell.com

 

[harbottle]

Smoothies and juice are liquid sugar. I‘d cut them out and see what happens.

Do you test your blood sugar?

 

[Drummer]

@Kariyo I think that you have been led astray in thinking that smoothies are good for you.
I bought a Nutribullet just before I was diagnosed and tested the effect of smoothies - they made my blood glucose spike every time.
The foods you have excluded are mostly high carb, but you have cut out meat.
Meat, fish eggs and cheese are all good low carb choices and a low carb diet should lower blood glucose levels and you will most probably find losing weight a lot easier once that happens.

 

[Kariyo]

Smoothies and juice are liquid sugar. I‘d cut them out and see what happens.

Do you test your blood sugar?

Yes- it came down to 52. In smoothies it was a trial and error. I now have mainly spinach and kale with berries, kiwi and half an apply. Half lemon and turmeric. I think these are low glycemic. It’s working but I do have cheat days as when I having cravings I treat myself

 

[Kariyo]

@Kariyo I think that you have been led astray in thinking that smoothies are good for you.
I bought a Nutribullet just before I was diagnosed and tested the effect of smoothies - they made my blood glucose spike every time.
The foods you have excluded are mostly high carb, but you have cut out meat.
Meat, fish eggs and cheese are all good low carb choices and a low carb diet should lower blood glucose levels and you will most probably find losing weight a lot easier once that happens.

I’m new to this weight loss and I used to have a sweet tooth and a takeaway at least 3 times a week. I found that for me eating foods in moderation wasn’t working due to will power. The best way for me was to stop it. We eat a lot of pulses and lentils which has protein. Spinach, kale, avacado, kiwi plus fruits in moderation isn’t spiking my blood sugar. It’s actually helped to get it down to 52 mmol. It’s taken me 2 years to get these bad food out of my system and my energy level is better than before and so is my digestion system.

 

[Kariyo]

Well done on reducing your blood glucose but it does seem to have come at some cost to the variety you are having in your diet. Do you feel that what you are doing is sustainable for life rather than a short term fix.
I assume you are vegetarian as low carb foods like meat, fish don't feature in the foods you mention. I am not seeing any protein or healthy fats in what you are having and you are still having some high carb foods as in the fruit and fruit juice.
Unless you have protein you will lack energy, don't forget a Keto diet is based on protein and healthy fats so that would be a change to what you are currently having.
A more balanced low carb regime might be something to try rather than Keto. This link may help with some ideas for that approach.

Freshwell Low Carb Project - Home

lowcarbfreshwell.com

For me end justifies the means. My rmtrget weight is 68kg and 48 mmol or lower. I’ve tried having a balanced diet but for me it wasn’t working. Everyone is different and some have better will power than others. I don’t. My sugar level was rising and there was a time when my ankle was swollen and I could feel pain. Maybe I have thrown out baby with the bath water, but I couldn’t allow it to rise. It had gotten me really depressed. Getting it down from 67 to 52 mmol has really encouraged me. As I said it was a long journey to get here for me and I do have peaks&troughs. But now that I have kinda gotten carbs out of my system my body doesn’t crave as much for it. It’s kind of surreal sitting down at tea time or watching a movie at night and not munching on anything apart from veg or fruits. I feel more healthy and I have more re energy than before

 

[Leadinglights]

For me end justifies the means. My rmtrget weight is 68kg and 48 mmol or lower. I’ve tried having a balanced diet but for me it wasn’t working. Everyone is different and some have better will power than others. I don’t. My sugar level was rising and there was a time when my ankle was swollen and I could feel pain. Maybe I have thrown out baby with the bath water, but I couldn’t allow it to rise. It had gotten me really depressed. Getting it down from 67 to 52 mmol has really encouraged me. As I said it was a long journey to get here for me and I do have peaks&troughs. But now that I have kinda gotten carbs out of my system my body doesn’t crave as much for it. It’s kind of surreal sitting down at tea time or watching a movie at night and not munching on anything apart from veg or fruits. I feel more healthy and I have more re energy than before

Whatever works for you and shows good results so well done and keep it up.

 

[Bloden]

Great work @Kariyo. That's a brilliant result! 🙂

 

[harbottle]

Yes- it came down to 52. In smoothies it was a trial and error. I now have mainly spinach and kale with berries, kiwi and half an apply. Half lemon and turmeric. I think these are low glycemic. It’s working but I do have cheat days as when I having cravings I treat myself

Might be OK - I eat a lot of berries and apples without seeing BG rise.