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Huge congrats! One book I STRONGLY recommend that you read in your next steps down this plant-based journey is "How Not to Die" by Michael Greger. It really digs into the science behind the benefits of plant based diets and makes some great recommendations.
https://www.amazon.com/How-Not-Die-Discover-Scientifically/dp/1250066115
"In defense of food" and "Game Changers" started me down the path, but this book solidified in my mind that plant-based is truly the way to go. It will change your life, I guarantee it.
Other than the obvious that you're in the r/fasting subreddit....if you're into reading books, look into "The Obesity Code." Explains very well why the "Eat less, move more" movement doesn't really work
I'm going to have to butt in and specifically recommend against checking out the /r/fasting subreddit. Half the people in /r/keto have no idea what they're talking about and half that again in /r/fasting have any idea what they're talking about. /u/Obel34 I recommend you read the book The Obesity Code by Dr. Fung to get a good jumpstart into learning this stuff. You can also find all the contents in his book on his blog (free) or by searching on YouTube.
But yeah; autophagy can help reduce excess skin. Skin also takes years to really settle properly, and being active is important to let it tighten up and whatnot. Do all the things and be healthy.
Everything you need to know about a plant based diet (there is also a cook book)
https://www.amazon.com/How-Not-Die-Discover-Scientifically/dp/1250066115
If you you want to make absolutely sure your body is getting everything it needs, use https://cronometer.com/, free for pc & phone.
Plant-based diets typically reduce the risk of both the first and second-leading cause of death in the U.S. (heart disease and cancer), and it's also known to reduce the risk as well as the mortality rate associated with Alzheimer’s Disease (6th leading cause of death) and Diabetes (7th leading cause).
Ignorance??? I don't know, but it's messed up that people don't know more about a Whole Foods Plant Based diet.This book saved my dad's life. He is no longer diabetic and his hypertension is controlled now.
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
You have probably already read it, but just incase.
https://www.amazon.com/Obesity-Code-Unlocking-Secrets-Weight/dp/1771641258
More about IF than Keto, but is still a good read imo.
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.
If you want to get rid of the diabetes and lose weight at the same time, please check out this book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Not-Die-Discover-Scientifically/dp/1250066115
All of the info is free online at nutritionfacts.org if you don't want to buy or borrow the book. It's basically about using a plant-based diet to reverse disease. Everything is evidence based with links to the actual studies cited. I've been following this plan for less than a month (25 days now, to be precise) and my blood pressure has gone from 130/95 to 110/75 and I've lost seven pounds and counting. There's a whole chapter on diabetes, what causes it, and how to reverse it. I'm in the same boat as you, covid weight has not been pretty. Actually getting excited about losing weight now for once haha.
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
This is the only book you need to read: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Not-Die-Discover-Scientifically/dp/1250066115
TL;DR No animal products, organic, nuts seeds, fruits. He also has a daily dozen is what you should be having every day.
All his stuff if backed by science and there is evidence of Diabetes and other issue's been reversed.
Also check out tv show: Fat sick and nearly dead.
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.
Ethfinance into health now?
Highly recommend reading How Not to Die. Easy read filled with citations on nutrition science and health. TL;DR: eat whole plant foods, especially fruits and vegetables and beans. Add some turmeric, pepper, and flax seed to meals. Avoid salt, processed foods and meat. These things are common sense but the science blew my mind.
I feel like the advice parrot doctors always give about "saturated fats are bad mmkay" is bullshit and there is growing evidence showing that "sat fats = cardiovascular disease" was a false correlation initiated by a highly self-promoting un-Hippocratic nutritional researcher in the 20th century who became very influential in the AMA and American Heart Association. Check out this book.
I think high cholesterol is bad IF you have high inflammatory markers (high C-Reactive Protein) but I think the 20th century panic about there being some kind of automatic causative relationship between high LDL cholesterol and heart disease was deadly, negligent bullshit.
Researchers and doctors scaring people off the fats we've been eating since we were apes, and scaring them toward refined carbs and trans fats has killed millions of people. People say "well our ancestors didn't live long though, but that's correlated to vaccines, not fat consumption.
This is something I am still reading about though, having only recently begun really giving a shit about my diet. It's really worth reading.
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
This book was a good read on the issue you raise. The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss (Why Intermittent Fasting Is the Key to Controlling Your Weight) (Book 1): Fung, Dr. Jason, Noakes, Timothy: 9781771641258: Amazon.com: Books IF and a LC diet can really help. The supplement inositol is also helpful re: insulin sensitivity.
Insulin resistance builds over time to pre-diabetes and diabetes. Glucose is what is monitored so it can be normal while insulin is sky high. When glucose starts to rise, the conventional solution is adding MORE insulin.
I shared a hospital room with a vegan whose veins, arteries and capillaries were leaking and falling apart. I eat paleo but avoid manufactured food and most manufactured oils and carbs.
The Big Fat Surprise (Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet)
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.
No I self medicated. I did some research and found out that I could be having iron deficiency. I never used to have regular periods until this year. From January 2021 I started taking these supplements and my periods got regulated. Every month my periods will come like clock work and my hormonal acne also reduced. This was a huge deal for me because it never really happened before. I started intermittent fasting as well. I occasionally eat junk food but it didn't affect my body like it used to before. I'd suggest you to read the book The Obesity Code. I learnt everything about healthy eating and how to keep hormones in check from this book. It has worked well for me. But I'd suggest you to go to a gynecologist because there could be other underlying conditions that can be behind hormonal acne. I'm not qualified to give advice on this front. Just sharing my experience.
Calorie restrictive diets cause hunger or decreased energy (or both). It makes sense you’re having a hard time.
I just finished reading a book that goes into detail on why calorie restrictive diets are so hard to maintain and gives solutions (based on science and results of many case studies) for lasting weight loss and health improvement.
I highly recommend it. Link below.
Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It https://www.amazon.com/dp/0307474259/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_M68X83S08Y0P1V7FCYRH
Get the audiobook. Listen to the whole thing including all the appendices.
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 are doing great. I have been using 16/8 for years now and love it. I'm just now reading The Obesity Code by Dr. Jason Fung and he explains how insulin resistance is causing every body to be fat and IF helps the body to reset. Also folks didn't start getting fat until the 70's when processed foods became manufactured. https://www.amazon.com/Obesity-Code-Unlocking-Secrets-Weight/dp/1771641258/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?adgrpid=58605885240&dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw2ZaGBhBoEiwA8pfP_jP5eiAVH5u4ucl1N5FIVJ-wEJRGHI6U1UrdRcmydgnKjkBRc6i6LhoCmWsQAvD_BwE&hvadid=40997410191...
> We can eat red meat?
Yes. I used to stay away from red meat too. Now I eat more red meat.
More info: https://www.zoeharcombe.com/2021/04/meat-disease-again/
Long answer, check this book: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Fat-Surprise-Butter-Healthy/dp/1451624425.
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.
Well, if he wants to try it, there are lots of books, [subreddits](/r/keto), and online recipe collections. He could also get before-and-after work-ups with his doctor if he wants to make sure he's objective about his results. Good luck!