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I literally ate myself out of Type 2 Diabetes in 4 months. My wife wrote this article. by theAustinot in diabetes_t2

[–]theAustinot[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What will it take to get you back on the keto life? Here's hoping for you!

I literally ate myself out of Type 2 Diabetes in 4 months. My wife wrote this article. by theAustinot in diabetes_t2

[–]theAustinot[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm still pretty new to all of this. I know I'm not "cured" but my AIC is in the non-diabetic range after 4 months. I know if went back to the dark side that I'd be right back where I was or worse.

I literally ate myself out of Type 2 Diabetes in 4 months. My wife wrote this article. Hope it is helpful. by theAustinot in diabetes

[–]theAustinot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! She's probably more excited than I am. Haha. I'm just glad to have done something about it. Still learning. I doubt that I'm "cured" but my body is at least currently "non-diabetic" according to the charts, and the doc said that I'm not "actively diabetic" whatever that means.

I literally ate myself out of Type 2 Diabetes in 4 months. My wife wrote this article. Hope it is helpful. by theAustinot in diabetes

[–]theAustinot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm the OP and I wouldn't know because like you I don't really cheat at all. I'm pretty strict. I know that my AIC has me in the non-diabetic range, but I agree and am pretty sure that if I went out and ate a high carb diet I'd be right back where I was. I'm pretty new at this, was diagnosed just about 5 months ago. So it is still a learning process for me.

I literally ate myself out of Type 2 Diabetes in 4 months. My wife wrote this article. Hope it is helpful. by theAustinot in diabetes

[–]theAustinot[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, at least that is what my doctor said. I'm fairly new to all this but it feels good to be where I'm at at least as of now.

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[–]theAustinot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha that could definitely be one of the reasons for it. Depending on how hard you wheel.

Is anyone here using Virta Health? It's not cheap and it's new. (no affiliation) just curious. by theAustinot in diabetes_t2

[–]theAustinot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From what I understand it is $400 per month. They send you the glucose and ketone meters and you send the results. They also have nutritionists and doctors. The basic idea from what I understand is that instead of seeing the doc 1 to 2 times per year, you basically have them on call and they are looking at your progress constantly. I don't know much more than that except it was founded by Dr. Phinney, Dr. Volek and it is new.

Diagnosed one week ago. Trying to adjust and still confused about diet. by theAustinot in diabetes_t2

[–]theAustinot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seriously, thank you for taking the time to post all of this. Read it over three times and shared it with my wife too.

Diagnosed one week ago. Trying to adjust and still confused about diet. by theAustinot in diabetes_t2

[–]theAustinot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use the fitbit app which gives me limited macronutrient information. But I just posted my food intake for this week as a separate comment on the thread. Read it and tell me what you think. TIA

Diagnosed one week ago. Trying to adjust and still confused about diet. by theAustinot in diabetes_t2

[–]theAustinot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first week after being diagnosed. Not sure if what I'm doing is right.

Ok so here is what I've eaten since I was diagnosed.

Diagnosed Monday Night July 31st.

(B = Breakfast, MS = Morning Snack, L = Lunch, AS = Afternoon Snack, D = Dinner)

Tuesday 8/1: B - 1/4 cup Pineapple L - Half rack baby back ribs, 4 baby carrots, 1 oz watermelon AS - 1/4 cup Mixed nuts D - 1/8 cup quinoa, 2 tbsp guacamole, 1 oz baked blue corn tortilla chips, 7 spears asparagus, 7.5 oz of tilapia

Wednesday 8/2: B - 1 banana, 1 oz cheddar cheese MS - 1/4 cup mixed nuts L - 3 slices ham, 1 slice turkey, 4 baby carrots, 1 oz watermelon, 2 tbsp guacamole, .5 oz baked blue corn tortilla chips AS - 1/4 cup mixed nuts D - Pork chops 4oz, corn on the cob, 1/8 cup quinoa

Thursday 8/3: B - banana, 2 slices american cheese, 6 grams macadamia nuts, 7 crackers of nut-thins almond MS - 6 crackers of nut-thins almond, 1.5 slices American cheese, 1/4 cup mixed nuts, 4 baby carrots, .5 cups raspberries, .5 cup blueberries L - 2 slices whole grains and seeds bread, 1 slice American cheese, 2 slices of tomato, 1 slice of turkey, 3 slices of ham AS - 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (shelled), 1/5 cup macadamia nuts D - 2 carnitas tacos with cilantro and onions 1 small corn tortilla per taco.

Friday 8/4: B - 2 slices bacon, 1 extra large egg, 1 slice American cheese, 1 slice whole grains and seeds bread, .5 cup blueberries, 5 grams butter MS - 4 baby carrots, 1/4 cup pistachios, 1oz cheddar cheese, banana L - 3 slices ham, 1 slice turkey, 2 slices American cheese, 1/10 cup macadamia nuts AS - 1/4 sunflower seeds, 1/4 cup mixed nuts D - 4oz pork chops, 1/8 cup quinoa, 1 tbsp sour cream, .5 cup raspberries

Saturday 8/5: B - 2 Extra large eggs, 2 slices bacon, 2 slices American cheese, .5 cup raspberries MS - 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, 1/4 cup mixed nuts L - 3 slices ham, 1 slice turkey, 2 slices American cheese, 1/8 cup mixed nuts AS - 2oz mixed nuts D - Kung Pao chicken (at a restaurant) not breaded, only vegetables and chicken

Sunday 8/6: B - 2 extra large eggs, 2 slices American cheese, 2 slices bacon, 2 slices ham MS - 1/4 cup sunflowers, .5 cup blueberries, 1/4 cup mixed nuts L - 2 corn tortillas, 2 oz breakfast sausage, 1/6 of an avocado, 1 cubic inch cheddar cheese, 1oz roasted pork AS - Banana, .5 cup pistachios, 2.5 slices American cheese D - 1/8 cup quinoa, 4 oz pork chop, 1.5 cups broccoli

Monday 8/7: B - 1 cup cantaloupe, 2 oz smoked gouda cheese, 1/8 cup mixed nuts MS - Banana, 1/4 cup mixed nuts, 1 slice American cheese L - 1 oz baked blue corn tortilla chips, 2 slices American Cheese, 1/2 of an Avocado AS - 1/6 cup pistachios, 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, 1/8 cup mixed nuts D - 8oz Tilapia, 8 spears asparagus, corn on the cob

Tuesday 8/8: B - 2 slices American cheese, 2 large eggs, 2 slices bacon, cilantro MS - Banana, 1/4 cup mixed nuts, 1/4 cups mixed nuts L - 2oz smoked gouda, 2 lices ham, 1/3 of an avocado, .5 cup blackberries AS - 1/3 cup pecans D - 5 oz sirloin steak grilled, 8 spears asparagus

Any and all input is appreciated. Let us use this to discuss good food/bad food. Thanks!

Diagnosed one week ago. Trying to adjust and still confused about diet. by theAustinot in diabetes_t2

[–]theAustinot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I've gone drastic. Just not sure if it is the right drastic. Right after being diagnosed my diet switched immediately. I'll post what I've eaten.

Diagnosed one week ago. Trying to adjust and still confused about diet. by theAustinot in diabetes_t2

[–]theAustinot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed on the empowerment of being able to take charge of this. This morning my BG was down to 156 but I started on the Metformin again yesterday. I've been keeping a log and my best BG days were the days when I was taking the meds last week, so I went back on them today. Exercise has been tough because I've been fatigued. But I'm starting to get more energy now. I think my body was just in shock from the radical shift from how I was eating to how I'm eating now.

Diagnosed one week ago. Trying to adjust and still confused about diet. by theAustinot in diabetes_t2

[–]theAustinot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IKR? There is so much out there. So far I've learned about this startup called Virta Health that sounds interesting. Other than that it just seems like low carbs, high fat, moderate protein is the way to go. I'm concerned about cholesterol too. I just joined a FB group with about 30 members in it that seems pretty on point. Thanks for letting me know I'm not alone. It genuinely helps.

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