Diabetes

[ArlyA]

That certainly sounds real! I've had readings in the 40s on the CGM, but 30s certainly sounds scary. Hopefully they can figure out what needs to be done to avoid it. I'm wondering if a little protein before bed would help?

No, protein is a poor energy source. Almost no carbs in it.

 

[NorTracNY]

No, protein is a poor energy source. Almost no carbs in it.

I suggest protein because it has the SAME energy per gram as carbohydrates, but it's released into the body slower as glucose. This occurs through gluconeogenesis and often prevents low blood sugar.

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

Interesting...
My wife early on went to an endocrinologist who said "now you can eat all the meat you want", which she didn't want to hear. We don't eat that much meat, no pork & very little beef.
Meat has zero carbs. I talked her into keeping a few sugar sodas close, so if her sugar drops to, say, 70 she will have about 3-4 ounces bring it up quickly. Her goal is keeping it at around 100-160 average.

 

[NorTracNY]

Interesting...
My wife early on went to an endocrinologist who said "now you can eat all the meat you want", which she didn't want to hear. We don't eat that much meat, no pork & very little beef.
Meat has zero carbs. I talked her into keeping a few sugar sodas close, so if her sugar drops to, say, 70 she will have about 3-4 ounces bring it up quickly. Her goal is keeping it at around 100-160 average.

Our body doesn't need any carbs. That's why many people with auto-immune issues are successfully living on carnivore diets. Our bodies can get energy from carbs, protein, and fat. 4kcal per gram of carbs and protein. Fat is the most energy packed at 9kcals per gram. Has the doctor suggested keeping the BG between 100-160? That's abnormally high for an average. I understand the concern of dangerously low occurrences, but it might be better to find the fix and not bias it in the other direction.

 

[daugen]

My body tells me it needs carbs all the time.
thick loaves of chewy bread, big bowls of ice cream for sure
each time I get out of the supermarket without buying ice cream,
I consider it a score. Or pastries. Or anything sweet except fruit.
I eyed the pastry aisle for a long time this morning, just tasting them
in my imagination, and then walked away with my bag of mini carrots.

 

[NorTracNY]

My body tells me it needs carbs all the time.
thick loaves of chewy bread, big bowls of ice cream for sure
each time I get out of the supermarket without buying ice cream,
I consider it a score. Or pastries. Or anything sweet except fruit.
I eyed the pastry aisle for a long time this morning, just tasting them
in my imagination, and then walked away with my bag of mini carrots.

I'm sure you're old enough to know that you can also be lied to. If you're serious about improving your metabolic health you may want to look into Dr. Rob Cywes.

Before I made changes, I couldn't imagine it, but I QUICKLY realized that I was sick and just use to it. I feel more than 20 years younger. My joint aches are gone! I jump out of bed in the morning. I understand that your post is in jest, but everyone is capable of making the changes if they truly want to. T2D is reversible.

 

[garry1p]

I was told a sure way too manage your diabetes is to follow this simple rule.

"If it taste good, spit it out".

 

[ArlyA]

I was told a sure way too manage your diabetes is to follow this simple rule.

"If it taste good, spit it out".

Not at all accurate. I love tasty foods and we'll pay extra for that. We hardly every eat out and I keep my a1c close to 6.

 

[NorTracNY]

I was told a sure way too manage your diabetes is to follow this simple rule.

"If it taste good, spit it out".

What's I've heard is that if it requires sugar for you to eat it, don't eat it.

I've reversed my course to diabetes by eating bacon, eggs, steak, butter, fish, nuts, sausage, heavy cream, berries, and many veggies. I find them all to taste good. OK, so the veggies require some additional ingredients to make them taste good.

 

[ArlyA]

Top Foods Cardiologists Want You to Avoid for Good Heart Health

• Red meat (including “the other white meat”) ...
• Bacon, hot dogs, and other processed meats. ...
• French fries and other fried foods. ...
• Sugary drinks and cereals. ...
• Potato chips and snack foods. ...
• Full-fat dairy products. ...
• Baked goods, cookies, and pastries.