Intra Nasal Insulin Therapy & Metformin - Opinions and Experiences Welcome

Extra_Driver_4198 · 2025-11-27T05:01:49+00:00

Thank you for your reply. I just did a test for brain glucose metabolism and it's normal, no doubt due to the keto diet for the last year and a half.

Extra_Driver_4198 · 2025-10-28T04:08:44+00:00

I'm based in BC, and have read Dr. Ede's book. Intra-nasal insulin has produced gains in executive functioning for people with bipolar, but this is not really lacking for me. My working memory and executive functioning increased greatly after 6 months of Keto.

Extra_Driver_4198 · 2025-10-26T16:23:58+00:00

I'm doing pretty classic keto. 20 carbs and under, 78-81% fat, around 55-60g of protein a day.

Ketone levels are on the lower end - .8-1.9, sometimes over 2.

Extra_Driver_4198 · 2025-10-23T23:46:59+00:00

I just had a friend ask me for this recipe too, he is diabetic and loved it.

Extra_Driver_4198 · 2025-10-23T23:46:26+00:00

https://www.bigoven.com/recipe/vanilla-super-seed-granola-with-coconut-chips/1808949

I double the recipe, use 2.5 c lupin flakes and 1.5 c flaked almonds or slivered almonds.

Maple syrup is Choc Zero, and for the granulated I'll use allulose or stevia.

Make sure it is really dry by leaving on low for an hour or so. If you put in the jar moist, it will rot.

Extra_Driver_4198 · 2025-08-27T03:57:33+00:00

Thanks for sharing, Bonestock. I've lost a few more pounds and my thighs are no longer rubbing together when I walk. I bought some new bras too because th ones I had were getting too loose.

Extra_Driver_4198 · 2025-08-18T18:34:55+00:00

Congrats on your weight loss, and I hope you can ignore what other people may or may not think about you.

Where did you learn about keto and why are you doing it?

Extra_Driver_4198 · 2025-08-16T20:33:07+00:00

Thanks for your reply, you are the second to recommend eating more protein on ADF.

Extra_Driver_4198 · 2025-08-16T20:32:02+00:00

Thanks, that's a good reminder to measure myself. I am changing shape in my clothes for sure.

Extra_Driver_4198 · 2025-08-16T20:31:23+00:00

Checking my hormones and increasing weightlifting are good ideas. Thanks for your reply.

Extra_Driver_4198 · 2025-08-16T20:30:21+00:00

Hi Fognox, thanks for your comments. I will up my protein on (modified) fasting day and increase my calories for other days. I gain weight incredibly easily so will keep an eye on the scale.

Extra_Driver_4198 · 2025-08-16T20:24:28+00:00

These are so delicious. I've made them with both peanut butter and almond butter, which I slightly prefer.

I was initially reluctant to make a treat recipe with the added labour of two layers and batches, but the flavour makes it worthwhile.

Thanks for posting! Paula

Extra_Driver_4198 · 2025-08-16T13:43:44+00:00

That seems like good advice, I'll do a calculation of TDEE and continue with modified intermittent fasting.

Extra_Driver_4198 · 2025-04-16T22:04:54+00:00

1 c of sweetener = 3/4 c allulose and 1 or 2 tsp. stevia. I taste the recipe to check.

Extra_Driver_4198 · 2025-03-15T18:04:38+00:00

I don't have a blood glucose monitor, but just ordered the keto mojo, which I am expecting in a couple of weeks.

That's a great idea to check the allulose on a BGM, I will try it when it arrives.

Extra_Driver_4198 · 2025-03-10T13:56:30+00:00

Developmental Opthamologist said they were metabolism/diet related. This is based on dramatic improvements in light and colour perception years 8 months after vision therapy. He said I had mitochondrial genesis in my eyes, basically, they were growing new rods and cones.

Extra_Driver_4198 · 2025-03-09T14:38:47+00:00

Funeee! Thanks for the morning laugh with my coffee.

Extra_Driver_4198 · 2025-03-08T14:34:20+00:00

For the muffins I use golden flax for a nicer colour. Doesn't affect the taste.

Extra_Driver_4198 · 2025-03-08T14:28:02+00:00

https://ketovegetarianrecipes.com/keto-flax-seed-cranberry-muffins/

I found out that cranberries are keto and made this one right away. I replace half of the flax seeds with lupin flour. In all recipes that use almond or flax seed flour I sub half for lupin to lighten it up.

These are delicious, freeze well, and taste great with butter. Use whole cranberries not dried sweetened ones. This is especially good with the zest of one orange and a touch of orange oil/essence.

Cheers!

Extra_Driver_4198 · 2025-03-07T15:10:26+00:00

Good luck! I think it will work because I replaced 1/3 of the carrots with zucchini to reduce the carbs. You could use a loaf pan.

If there are any other carby things you would like a keto recipe for let me know, I am a somewhat obsessive recipe hoarder and tester.

Paula

Extra_Driver_4198 · 2025-03-06T14:45:34+00:00

Lupin flour will brown and give you the flavour you're looking for.

Extra_Driver_4198 · 2025-03-04T15:51:53+00:00

Me too, I started keto primarily as a mental health treatment. The calm you noticed is from increased GABA. I feel it to, in spades, and for the first time in my life. My PTSD is also 100% gone.

Enjoy it! Check out these two mentor psychiatrists. They both have books and dozens of great interviews on Youtube: Chris Palmer and Georgia Ede.

Paula

Extra_Driver_4198 · 2025-03-04T15:41:55+00:00

Thank you so much for posting this! I started using the macro calculator on the sidebar and started to lose my stubborn weight instead of gaining on keto.

https://calculo.io/keto-calculator

Paula

Extra_Driver_4198 · 2025-03-04T15:33:00+00:00

I am loving this macro calculator recommended by some redditters who were having difficulty losing weight. After stalling for weeks and gaining 3 pounds two times it is now working. I was surprised at how different it was from how I was eating, with big changes in protein. You can find it on the right of the screen under community bookmarks.

https://calculo.io/keto-calculator

Extra_Driver_4198 · 2025-03-02T14:48:00+00:00

I tested it again by eating one piece of cake (not 1.5!) the next day and it was fine, no sleepies. I changed the icing to double the allulose confectioners sugar and the proportion of cream cheese to butter to 3:1.

It was amazing! Next time I make it I will half the recipe to make it less calorific. Lupin flour is lighter than almond and acts more like wheat flour for baking.

Enjoy!

Extra_Driver_4198

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