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> I'd wager even intermittent fasting would improve blood sugar numbers in almost all type 2 diabetics.
It does. Dr. Jason Fung's book demonstrates that most type 2 cases he treats are off their meds after a month or so.
I would recommend that you read https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Fasting-Intermittent-Alternate-Day/dp/1628600012/ And https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1771641258/
These books contains links to a lot of the studies that answers your questions in depth.
No it’s not sinful to break a fast. God is happy that you’re even trying, a lot of Christians don’t fast even though the Bible tells us to. I believe there’s a difference between fasting with God and fasting for him, and when it’s with him, Grace is there to help you and to empower you. There is no way I could’ve done the fasts that I have except by his grace!
I have a podcast episode i did on it if you want the link message me. Give some tips on what is helped me. Most of all I recommend this book called The Complete Guide to Fasting written by Dr Fung. It’s very informative!
Also fasting is not to get something it’s to become someone. You’re already close to God by the Blood of Jesus. Don’t use fasting as works, it doesn’t get us stuff. It helps us to learn who we are by the finished work.
I still think it's pretty strange your doctor didn't just test your sugars during your initial appointment but it's good that you're all sorted out now! Sounds like you've got a pretty positive attitude towards it which is great.
I recommend this book a lot to new diabetics because it is a great primer on self-management: Think Like a Pancreas. It can help you get started on things like carb counting, testing and dosing.
Work on getting yourself a CGM if it is financially possible, they are great for seeing how foods impact you, as well as giving you peace of mind about overnight lows/highs/etc.
I'm sorry you weren't initially properly taught how to manage type 1 diabetes. It almost sounds like you have type 2, because I have never heard of "pre-diabetes" in relation to type 1.
Since you just moved, don't rely on an ordinary primary care physician. You need an actual endocrinologist and you should tell them you need diabetes education asap.
I'm glad you are reaching out to learn but it's just more than someone can type in an online post. The best boom I've read so far is "Think like a Pancreas" by Gary Scheiner
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738215147/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_KHG4R9XCMTCPYW1N3HQF
I know this is a meme subreddit, but if you're considering not eating, look into fasting, you will see incredible results with a little bit of knowledge and preparation. This book is fantastic, and there is a very active subreddit for all the major fasting methods.
Here is a good book that has a lot of info for you: Think Like a Pancreas
It has info on how to manage it, how to dose insulin and count carbs, and how to manage his blood sugar.
You need a whole bunch of training and medical advice, generally beyond the scope of this sub. See if you can talk to a doctor, or if there is a diabetes educator or someone you can speak to in your country. This isn't a situation where you just need a few answers. He needs to learn to count carbs, to set up basal and bolus injections and how much to inject, to read and understand blood sugar readings, there's a lot.
Sounds like you need to get up to speed on your condition. When I was diagnosed I found Think Like a Pancreas immensely helpful to understand what my body was doing. I recommend it highly,
Think Like a Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738246689/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7-dkFbF3574DW
He will need to learn to treat himself like a type 1 most likely. This includes carb counting, adjusting rapid-acting insulin doses for meals, monitoring his blood sugar, etc. This book is a great primer on Diabetes and how it is managed if you are interested.
This book is a good primer on T1 diabetes: Think Like a Pancreas. It has a lot of what you need to know for management and will get you started into knowing what else you need to learn.
It's really good at explaining how to count carbs, which is a new concept for many, and how to dose for them.
I'd suggest staying away from cookbooks until you have a better idea of what to look for, most diabetic-friendly cookbooks are nonsense.
I've done counting calories on-and-off in the past. And what I've really taken away from it is I can be good at tracking...tracking all those extra calories I didn't need 😝
But I've had my biggest success with food this past year after discovering and reading about fasting. The Complete Guide to Fasting, by Dr. Jason Fung (Amazon Link) is very informative and easy to read.
You don't need to do long fasts, I never have and don't plan on doing anything past a day. But following a 16:8 (16 hour fast + 8 hour feeding window) had helped me immensely. It's basically skipping breakfast (just get some coffee (black or with a little cream, NO sugar)) and delaying lunch so it's more of an afternoon snack, if anything, then dinner as normal. Following a 16:8 schedule really helped me get out of snacking at work... Which is my greatest challenge. I simply tell myself I can have that afternoon snack, but not till 3pm. By then that 2pm craving had subsided... But if it's still there then it falls within my feeding window.
The best thing about fasting is that there are so many protocols to follow, some are even do popular they have a common name (leangains, warrior diet).
I don't track calories, but I do yet to make smarter food choices (low carb, less sugar, etc...). This year I have gone from about 150 to ALMOST 140. And it's been pretty easy. No stressing, no debating if I can have this, no determining what do I have to sacrifice in order to have an indulgence. The 10# may not seem like much for nearly half a year, but I succeeded with that along with managing a of stress at work, which led to lots of junk food, a long distance relationship, and a cross country move for work.
If you don't want to commit to a $20 go check out a copy from your local library or check or out some of the subreddits to learn more: r/fasting r/intermittentfasting r/leangains
It really does get easier to manage. Your diabetes will likely be different from your dad's. I strongly encourage you read "Think Like a Pancreas" by Gary Scheiner. And if you're interested in exercise, "The Athlete's Guide to Diabetes" by Sheri Colberg. Truly game changers.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738246689/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_791VHXYSM8VFW9SNMJBT
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1492572845/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_GHGKME40ZB0ZP5BMSJ14
The book <em>Mastering Diabetes</em> recommends 15% as a maximum percent of your caloric intake. I believe that is the recommendation of Dr. Neal Barnard's <em>Program for Reversing Diabetes</em> as well, or even a bit less (perhaps the 10% range?) though he tends to advise against counting and just sticking to food groups that naturally rarely rise above that (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes). I wouldn't exactly say "eat any food in that range" -- pixie sticks are fat free, you know? -- but in a whole foods context, sure.
I recommend reading the books linked above, though, rather than taking my word for it.
You should read this book:
The Complete Guide to Fasting (Heal Your Body Through Intermittent, Alternate-Day, and Extended Fasting) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1628600012/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_u5IcGb59PSDE3
It’ll do a better job explaining it than anything anyone here says
It's totally fine - but working up to three days may be needed.
If you're interested in fasting, I suggest you get some quality information and not just ask around - even here, with all these fabulous people! Download Dr. Jason Fung's The Complete Guide to Fasting from Amazon. Lots to learn.
My wife was diagnosed at 25. It was a drastic change. No one at the hospital or the first couple doctors was useful. We would not have had a hope had someone not recommended (and lent us) "Think Like a Pancreas" by Gary Scheiner. It's $10 on Amazon. link
Just another note, don't let anyone tell you bullshit like you can only have sugar free or you'll never eat bread again. (both of these things the nurse in the emergency room told us). It sucks, it's a big change, it will make you cry at times, but you will make it. Get a pump and CGM as soon as you can.
I am a little over a week into using the Freestyle Libre 2 CGM. While not a Dexcom G6, it's similar. You have to be aware that the BG readings you are getting with your Accu-chek meter will be different from your Dexcom G6 because they measure different things.
Read the link below. It should clear things up a lot.
As for the Bernstein diet, I have both of his books. I haven't implemented anything from them, though. A book that was recommended to me here is Think Like A Pancreas.
It's a great book and a valuable resource so far. I'm about halfway through reading.
Hopefully, with this information, you'll be better informed and will make better decisions regarding your health. I know I have. Also, be sure to talk with your Doctor or Endocrinologist about any issues or questions you have.
Hopefully, with this information, you'll be better informed and make better decisions regarding your health. I know I have. Also, be sure to talk with your Doctor or Endocrinologist about any issues or questions you have.
Good luck.
You will do well brother.
I found the book <em>The Complete Guide to Fasting</em> by Dr. James Fung a good resource backed by science.
Sounds like you could use some basics info to start with, I suggest this book as an excellent source of both 101-level info and great information on how to manage insulin and diet for best results.
It's going to suck for a bit, it's a harsh adjustment. But you get used to it, for what it's worth, and it becomes much more second nature.
For nausea I suggest sugarfree carbonated drinks, like ginger ale. At least I find them pretty helpful.
I would definitely recommend Think Like a Pancreas by Gary Scheiner
Implements a lot of humor and also incorporates a lot of his own personal experiences with T1D which are very relatable. Super educational and funny. He has a few sections that go over exercise and how to combat lows and highs before, during and after exercise. He also has a chart that roughly provides how many grams of carbs you should have during certain physical activities.
I have my nursing degree, T1D, and I still learned some stuff. If you're really familiar with everything there is about T1D, it will mostly be a humorous read with some educational refreshments.
You may want to pursue a form of Intermittent Fasting (IF) while eating whole foods and still avoiding:
- Sugar and refined fruit (fruit juice)
- Refined carbs (anything with any kind of grain flour)
- Seed oils (canola, sunflower seed, safflower seed, soybean, etc.)
These are the big 3 that make all of us unhealthy; but this doesn't mean you have to cut out all carbs if you're doing a form of Intermittent Fasting (/r/IntermittentFastLife or /r/OmadDiet or /r/AlternateDayFasting)
Eat whole or chopped veggies, cooked or raw (but not pureed).
Eat small portions of whole fruit on occasion. (no juices or smoothies, no fruit salad).
Quality cuts of full-fat meat (don't choose lean cuts, you need that saturated fat. Also, prefer grass-fed or free-range.)
Eat some nice cheese.
Eat pastured eggs.
Get seafood once a week.
Get full-fat (5%) greek yogurt.
Put heavy (aka. double) cream in your coffee or tea.
If you need the occasional slice of bread, choose a low-carb variety. There's a nice low-carb whole wheat bread I can find at my grocer that has 6 to 8g net carbs per slice. Tastes good, nice and chewy. I sometimes make grilled cheese sandwiches out of them.
If you're unfamiliar with fasting, I recommend this book: Complete Guide to Fasting by Dr. Jason Fung
If you eat “wrong” for your genes, you’ll gain weight. I recommend using A) intermittent fasting, and B) “Eat Right 4 Your Type” by Dr. D’Adamo. https://www.amazon.com/Right-Your-Type-Revised-Updated-ebook/dp/B00256Z2HI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3KJZO4ZR76EF0&keywords=eat+right+for+your+blood+type&qid=1670945066&sprefix=eat+%2Caps%2C220&sr=8-1
I recommend pushups, pull-ups, pike-ups, and deadlifts. Adding each of these to my regimen has multiplied my efforts to look better.
Think Like a Pancreas and Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution are two that I universally recommend.
Eat right for your blood type. I eat according to my blood type. I used to not; in fact, I was following a popular “diet” but continued to get fatter and sicker. A friend told me about this book. I bought it. I read it. It reframed everything I ever knew about healthful diets. I put it to use.
I went from 300+ lbs to about 260 in about 4 months. Another year of eating well helped me drop fat and build muscle. I didn’t recognize myself in store window reflections. I didn’t even change my workouts. It was all eating the correct food for my DNA.
Since I started the process, I have changed jobs and seen coworkers come and go. When they look at my picture from 6 years ago they can hardly believe it’s me.
I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling to get started :(!! Honestly starting and the first couple weeks are probably the hardest part! I am soooo glad this was helpful to see! I get really motivated seeing other's progress pics too, especially with similar body type :)
I'm on maternity leave right now so my week and weekend are all the same blur lol. If weekends are hard though, don't fast on weekend to start. My favourite thing about IF is that it is so flexible- make IF fit your life instead of making your life fit IF. Start with fasting during the week and build up to it :) or keep your weekends fast-free if that works for you :)
More unsolicited advice because I tend to over-share 🙃
Have you heard of Jason Fung? I listened to his book The Complete Guide to FastingThe Complete Guide to Fasting and it helped me so much! Ive also been consuming as many fasting related podcasts as I can because, for me, the more I understand the how & why the easier something is and I feel more motivated.
You've got this! Commit to one day at a time. Start slow if thats easier, do a 12hr fast, then try 13, then 14 etc find the rhythm that works for your body and your life :)
Check out this book if interested https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Nutrition-Your-Genes-Traditional/dp/1250113822
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OP, my wife and I have had the same problem when we moved to Paris.
I never used to eat sweets and then became addicted shortly after moving here. The occasional bad weather combined with the pandemic have taken their toll on our previously active life-style.
A while ago, my wife started reading this book and told me about it. You might find it helpful because it teaches you how to control gluccose spikes and live a healthy (yet not sugar-free) life.
I'm not trying to sell you the book or anything. I didn't even read it myself but my wife occasionally shares info from it with me. I just strongly believe that finding a solution that improves your life-style would be far more effective in the long run than taking a blood test, seeing that everything's alright and then making the same mistake again and again.
Not the OP, but I’ve read some info on fasting, and Dr James Fung has written about fasting and diabetes. You might start there and see how the information fits for you.
https://www.amazon.ca/Complete-Guide-Fasting-Intermittent-Alternate-Day/dp/1628600012
This is a great book.
Hey OP just be careful if you decide to buy it to get the last revision. The previous ones have the same title.
I think the most recent one is from 2020: