I've been told I'm impatient. My liver is extremely insulin resistant and no longer sensitive to the amount of glucose already in my system so it likes to glucose dump... especially in the morning. That's my dawn phenomenon theory.
I did a 60 hour fast last weekend and only two 16 hour fasts since then. When I do longer ones (24+ hours) my morning BGs are better.
Supplements:
I have added a few supplements to my morning regimen. L-Carnitine for lowering TG, LDL, BG and raising HDL.
L-Carnitine supplementation reduces oxidized LDL cholesterol in patients with diabetes
It also helps with appetite...not that I had an issue with that to begin with, not since being Keto.
I also added Chromium Picolinate
" a 1997 study involving 180 type II diabetes patients in China, is a classic: it documented “spectacular” results in diabetes patients who took 500 mcg chromium picolinate twice daily. After four months, nearly all of the diabetes patients no longer had traditional signs of diabetes. Their blood sugar and insulin levels dropped to near normal—something that medications could not achieve. Even more importantly, the “gold standard” diagnostic measure of diabetes—blood levels of hemoglobin A1c (sugar-damaged proteins that age cells)—also dropped to normal."
from here: Supplementation with Chromium Picolinate: Therapeutic for Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes
Medication:
The original Metformin was going right through me and it took a lot of observation to confirm that...Now I'm on a different Metformin and I have to wait to see if it does any good. Could take a few weeks.
I don't like to wait. It's already been 6 months and though I have brought my A1C down quite a bit, I feel like I should have more readings below 100 but they are few and far between.
Just want to say how sick of "conventional wisdom" I am. Especially the "Low fat high carb diet" myth... Its all a bunch of rubbish!
Recommended reading:
Wheat Belly by Dr. William Davis
Keto Clarity; Your definitive guide to the benefits of low carb, high fat diet by Jimmy Moore
Cholesterol Clarity; What the HDL is wrong with my numbers? by Jimmy Moore
Recommended viewing:
Dr. Jason Fung - Insulin Toxicity and how to cure type 2 Diabetes
Dr. Jason Fung - How to reverse diabetes naturally
Also, catch Dr. Fung's series "The Aetiology of Obesity" a six part series. It's outstanding!
Still not losing weight...not really. That's discouraging. I'm trying to work on the thyroid, but since its not something I myself can measure, it's hard to know which direction to go in.
Getting real with first world problems
Vituperation: [vahy-too-puh-rey-shuh
n, -tyoo-, vi-]
n, -tyoo-, vi-] noun
verbal abuse or castigation; violent denunciation or condemnation.
I have a list of Vituperous Rants that need to be aired.
Friday, September 26, 2014
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Oh yeah....and Scurvy!
I went to brush my teeth the other night and it was like all the skin on my gums slid off and started bleeding. I was horrified! I looked it up and best guess was SCURVY!! or Vitamin C deficiency.
Soooo I got some supplements, took about 4,000mg a day and the problem disappeared and pretty quickly too. So I've added C to my list of supplements as well as some gut flora for good measure (having indigestion).
I thought that was worth mentioning as my research found that it was somewhat common on a ketogenic diet. I am careful not to take it with some other meds to prevent non-absorption...
Anyway, I thought that was worth a mention...
Soooo I got some supplements, took about 4,000mg a day and the problem disappeared and pretty quickly too. So I've added C to my list of supplements as well as some gut flora for good measure (having indigestion).
I thought that was worth mentioning as my research found that it was somewhat common on a ketogenic diet. I am careful not to take it with some other meds to prevent non-absorption...
Anyway, I thought that was worth a mention...
I Found The Fasting Guidelines....I apologize to Dr. Fung
So I'm an idiot, and I owe Dr. Fung an apology. I looked for fasting guidelines on his website but apparently looked in the wrong place and a helpful guy on FB later pointed me in the right direction.
So now I'm very excited to have those guidelines!
The bad news is, I fasted four times last week. I had very low appetite during my eating windows and while my diet remains strictly keto, I still lost NO weight. It's just always something! AND....on fasting days my BG is good but on days that I eat they are too high. Today, two hours after breakfast of eggs and cheese, my BG was 161...I was so shocked and disappointed that I tested it again and it was exactly the same.
Is this because I'm not triggering an insulin response? I know I keep asking that question.
I was delighted to find that in Dr. Fung's fasting guidelines he allowed coffee with cream and coconut oil! I can do an abridged version of my Bulletproof coffee. I feel like if I can have that I can get through a pretty long fast! I'm going to start another fast tonight after dinner and I'm not going to set an end to it mentally, just go until I can't take it anymore. :)
I really want my A1C, triglycerides and all other abnormalities to be in line when I go back to the Dr. in December. I want my weight to be lower as well. It's time to get back to the gym.
So now I'm very excited to have those guidelines!
The bad news is, I fasted four times last week. I had very low appetite during my eating windows and while my diet remains strictly keto, I still lost NO weight. It's just always something! AND....on fasting days my BG is good but on days that I eat they are too high. Today, two hours after breakfast of eggs and cheese, my BG was 161...I was so shocked and disappointed that I tested it again and it was exactly the same.
Is this because I'm not triggering an insulin response? I know I keep asking that question.
I was delighted to find that in Dr. Fung's fasting guidelines he allowed coffee with cream and coconut oil! I can do an abridged version of my Bulletproof coffee. I feel like if I can have that I can get through a pretty long fast! I'm going to start another fast tonight after dinner and I'm not going to set an end to it mentally, just go until I can't take it anymore. :)
I really want my A1C, triglycerides and all other abnormalities to be in line when I go back to the Dr. in December. I want my weight to be lower as well. It's time to get back to the gym.
Monday, September 15, 2014
Dr. Jason Fung...My Hero!
Look up Dr. Jason Fung on YouTube and watch his videos.
All the frustrating contradicting information and weight loss techniques that we are told will work but year after year dont work... all the information we've been brainwashed with...
Dr. Fung explains why it's all WRONG.
If these lectures don't change the way you live your life than you don't care about your health.
I have started doing intermittent fasting along with my strict ketogenic diet. My only problem is that I'm not sure what the timing should look like. I want to make sure I am fasting for long enough periods of time.
So far I have been doing breakfast, then lunch then fasting for 30ish hours until dinner the next day, eating dinner, then breakfast and lunch the following day. So there is actually a 12 to 14 hour fast between dinner and breakfast the next day.
Are these fasts long enough to re-sensitize the insulin receptors in the cells?
Today is my second 30 hour fast and my sugars are in the 130s in the 25th hour. I'm hoping that is because there is no insulin response. The liver is pumping out some glucose generated by the proteins I ate yesterday but fasting is suppressing the insulin response? I don't know, I'm not a biologist I'm just my own guinea pig.
I'm journaling to see what affects these fasts are having on my BGs and weight. I need to determine if my fasts should be longer.
Dr. Fung does not go into detail about fasting and feeding intervals and timing. That's unfortunate for those of us who don't have much faith in the conventional medicine and medical resources we are forced to work with in our geographical areas.
Dr. Fung, you can't treat everyone. Throw us a bone and publish some fasting and dietary guidelines for the rest of us.
Average BG levels:
June 149
July 145
August 141
September 130 (so far this month)
All the frustrating contradicting information and weight loss techniques that we are told will work but year after year dont work... all the information we've been brainwashed with...
Dr. Fung explains why it's all WRONG.
If these lectures don't change the way you live your life than you don't care about your health.
I have started doing intermittent fasting along with my strict ketogenic diet. My only problem is that I'm not sure what the timing should look like. I want to make sure I am fasting for long enough periods of time.
So far I have been doing breakfast, then lunch then fasting for 30ish hours until dinner the next day, eating dinner, then breakfast and lunch the following day. So there is actually a 12 to 14 hour fast between dinner and breakfast the next day.
Are these fasts long enough to re-sensitize the insulin receptors in the cells?
Today is my second 30 hour fast and my sugars are in the 130s in the 25th hour. I'm hoping that is because there is no insulin response. The liver is pumping out some glucose generated by the proteins I ate yesterday but fasting is suppressing the insulin response? I don't know, I'm not a biologist I'm just my own guinea pig.
I'm journaling to see what affects these fasts are having on my BGs and weight. I need to determine if my fasts should be longer.
Dr. Fung does not go into detail about fasting and feeding intervals and timing. That's unfortunate for those of us who don't have much faith in the conventional medicine and medical resources we are forced to work with in our geographical areas.
Dr. Fung, you can't treat everyone. Throw us a bone and publish some fasting and dietary guidelines for the rest of us.
Average BG levels:
June 149
July 145
August 141
September 130 (so far this month)
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Making Progress...
I guess this has become a "Conquer Diabetes and Hypothyroidism" blog. I guess that's because it's what I'm dealing with and having to go "rogue" to beat.
I bought KetoStix and found that I have indeed gotten into Ketosis. I think I've been there for about 1 1/2 to 2 weeks. Interestingly I have lost 3.5 pounds!
That doesn't seem like a lot at all but where I have not had any weight loss in MONTHS, this is a huge loss and in a short period of time.
Its VERY worth mentioning that my average blood sugars are down 15 points to 130.
I still have Dawn Phenom...but it's getting lower.
If I didn't have Dawn Phenom, my average would be a lot lower.
I have added Cod Liver Oil to my list of supplements. My Doctor finally got back to me about my not wanting to take the medicine she gave me for triglycerides. She said we would review it in December but that I should take a dose of fish oil between now and then.
My goal is to bring all my cholesterol markers into alignment before my appointment.
Also noteworthy, my complexion is greatly improved.
I also find that I'm eating much smaller portions and often skipping meals. Just not hungry.
I had some bullet-proof coffee today and used a really good quality coconut oil and it actually made my coffee delicious. I also use heavy cream and Sweet Drops in my coffee, so it really seemed like an indulgence. Didn't need to eat breakfast because of it.
Feeling Empowered.
I bought KetoStix and found that I have indeed gotten into Ketosis. I think I've been there for about 1 1/2 to 2 weeks. Interestingly I have lost 3.5 pounds!
That doesn't seem like a lot at all but where I have not had any weight loss in MONTHS, this is a huge loss and in a short period of time.
Its VERY worth mentioning that my average blood sugars are down 15 points to 130.
I still have Dawn Phenom...but it's getting lower.
If I didn't have Dawn Phenom, my average would be a lot lower.
I have added Cod Liver Oil to my list of supplements. My Doctor finally got back to me about my not wanting to take the medicine she gave me for triglycerides. She said we would review it in December but that I should take a dose of fish oil between now and then.
My goal is to bring all my cholesterol markers into alignment before my appointment.
Also noteworthy, my complexion is greatly improved.
I also find that I'm eating much smaller portions and often skipping meals. Just not hungry.
I had some bullet-proof coffee today and used a really good quality coconut oil and it actually made my coffee delicious. I also use heavy cream and Sweet Drops in my coffee, so it really seemed like an indulgence. Didn't need to eat breakfast because of it.
Feeling Empowered.
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