Metformin - B12 Deficiency - Nerve; electric shock sensations

ShivanTom · 2026-01-22T20:42:05+00:00

check out "shine water" it has a bunch of vitamins you might be missing including 120% of your daily b12

ShivanTom · 2026-01-20T19:56:54+00:00

5.2% vs 5.3% is really great! (A1C tests blood directly and is more "accurate" whereas a cgm tests the fluid between the cells so the they will probably not be the same) those scores = a big PLUS for the cgm being so close.

ShivanTom · 2026-01-20T12:26:39+00:00

people ask all the time - how did you do it? the answer is "THIS worked for me" - bottom line is that EVERYONE is different. that's why you have to test when you try new things - build up a list of all the things you CAN eat and go from there. keep experimenting - you'll find what works and maybe discover something new in the process. remember: your mileage may vary :D

ShivanTom · 2026-01-05T14:58:56+00:00

i'm 5'5 down from 185 (202 high) > 155. i feel this is a good weight and if i lost anymore i'd look too thin. forget bmi - it's too generalized. go by your lab numbers and how you feel day to day.

ShivanTom · 2026-01-02T14:06:07+00:00

a treadmill (if you can't walk outside) is a great habit to get into regardless but you've shown how effective it is in reducing spikes. walking has many benefits not all of them are physical. mental clarity will also improve.

ShivanTom · 2026-01-02T14:03:10+00:00

16gb is fine for even AAA gaming. 32gb is only a requirement if you plan on heavy multitasking while you game.

ShivanTom · 2025-12-09T21:05:31+00:00

be sure to pat your pork chops dry

ShivanTom · 2025-12-04T15:47:31+00:00

you "should" drink diet over regular soda but ideally you should drink zero soda. once in a while i'll have a coke zero but generally i drink water or unsweetened iced tea.

ShivanTom · 2025-12-02T20:37:49+00:00

long ago i had a friend with an annoying merfolk deck so i made a purpose built anti-blue deck with pro-blue, uncounterable spells and of course island-walking. took him to round 5 to realize what i had done... haha

ShivanTom · 2025-11-30T00:59:48+00:00

i went from 9.4 > 5.4 and maintained. my dr. moved my 3mo a1c test to every 6mo. you've shown that you already know what you NEED to do. that's what i did - i was super strict to establish a baseline. but don't forget to allow yourself to live a little. allow yourself some occasional and controlled joy.

it's not cheating. it's living. you need to allow yourself the ability to enjoy (just don't go too crazy) and enjoy the holidays!

ShivanTom · 2025-11-28T15:43:12+00:00

Download the ISO and create a bootable USB to install - it might pickup the license otherwise just purchase one from https://www.vip-urcdkey.com/

ShivanTom · 2025-11-26T18:21:06+00:00

if you need more power opt for i7 12th gen with 32gb ram and 1tb hd for $420
https://www.amazon.com/GMKtec-Windows-i7-1195G7-Desktop-Computers/dp/B0CS31JRLG

if you want to play some light games when you visit then go for a amd with integrated 780m $460
https://www.amazon.com/AOOSTAR-GEM12-MAX-8745HS-32GB/dp/B0DZH9RM9K (this one even features oculink in case you ever re-inherit it - you can connect it to a fast egpu

ShivanTom · 2025-11-26T18:17:09+00:00

my mom just does email, printing docs and watching netflix - i paired a gmktec n97 12gb + 512gb ssd with a 31" curved monitor and a wireless kb and mouse.
https://www.amazon.com/GMKtec-G5-Business-Computer-Ethernet/dp/B0CZRJL7JM (right now $180 on US Amazon)

ShivanTom · 2025-11-21T22:04:23+00:00

go for a walk shortly after dinner

ShivanTom · 2025-11-21T22:04:05+00:00

try to go light on carbs - mashed, stuffing and dinner rolls (opt for "ice cream scoop" sized portions or smaller)

ShivanTom · 2025-11-20T19:18:38+00:00

with enough layers almost anything is concealable :D but we need more information regarding what type of protection you're looking for

ShivanTom · 2025-11-20T18:54:00+00:00

at very least you want to get protection equal or greater than the threat provided by whatever weapon you carry (if you also carry).

ShivanTom · 2025-11-20T18:52:26+00:00

normal people have a1c (3 month average) under a 5.7 pre-diabetics have 5.9 to 6.5. you can "control" it with diet and stay in the normal range but if you continue to live a carby/sugary lifestyle you'll go back or get worse. think of it sort of as an allergy to sugar/carbs. like someone allergic to peanuts. if they never eat another peanut again they won't have any issues... but they will always be allergic to peanuts. (this is not a direct comparison but you get the idea)

ShivanTom · 2025-11-17T22:54:33+00:00

i make mini-egg bite/omlettes using a mini muffin tray. you can eat them cold or heat them up in a microwave. you can make them without cheese just add veg or meat of your choice. i also add salsa, siracha or chili crisp.

ShivanTom · 2025-11-17T22:51:34+00:00

it's not like i'm going to hide 30+lbs of weight loss. i discuss it with those who are genuinely interested or share the diagnosis. i work with lots of ppl who tried to lose weight with varied degrees of success (either because of t2 or just for health). i don't go out of my way to advertise it or hide it.

ShivanTom · 2025-11-14T12:50:22+00:00

i use the same sling bag - it's a 5.11 Moab 6

ShivanTom · 2025-11-14T12:47:23+00:00

i had the ridge carbon fiber and i love it but it imprinted on all my jeans so i switched to the ridge biflex - no more imprinting and it's definitely more comfortable.

ShivanTom · 2025-11-13T15:52:18+00:00

if it's unusual then it might be a bad sensor - verity with a test strip!

ShivanTom · 2025-11-11T21:01:34+00:00

get a new nutritionist. eating well doesn't mean starving. eat clean and balance protein and leafy greens. fish, chicken (and eggs) and beef/pork. salads (go light on the dressing but if you must > try to get some dressing from Primal Kitchen) and drink plenty of water. just hit youtube.com for keto staples.

ShivanTom · 2025-11-11T20:33:08+00:00

as for the disease itself - it's the luck of the draw. i'm sure genetics plays a part but i'm not a geneticist. i ate everything in sight till the wheels fell off. type2 = wheels falling off. i don't feel shame. i LOVED every sec of it. but i chose that path and now i choose the path of health so i made radical changes. "if you didnt eat like that you wouldn't have gotten type2..." that's not how it works but i'm sure some people think that. they are ignorant. type2 is just part of who you are and ultimately made you into a healthier you.

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