Nothing moved the hA1C

[Anonymous]

If you're prioritizing protein and fat, you're probably not eating enough fiber. There is nothing at all wrong with fruits and vegetables that are high in "Carbs" but are wholesome, and filled with fiber, vitamins, and water.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am 5‘3“ and currently 110 pounds. There is no more weight to lose. I am investigating whether checking my sugars can help or just make me crazy. If anyone has good reference materials to link me to I would appreciate them. I have always exercised and been a healthy weight in addition to eating well above nutritionally. Whatever is going on is not because of the lack of attention to diet or exercise or sleep.

Groups below likely covered w/your diagnosis, OP. Takes the guesswork out and they provide a CGM. They get excellent results.

https://www.virtahealth.com/

https://mylevel2.com/

[Anonymous]

The CGM doesn’t monitor fructose, which is the most poisonous.
Also, you could be a TOFI (thin outside, fat inside), meaning you could have fatty liver.
Ask your doc to order the hepatic and lipid panel.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A continuous glucose monitor like the Freestyle Libre might give you substantially closer real time data than a A1c. They’re expensive in your insurance won’t cover it, but even two weeks or a month’s worth to see how different foods/activities impact you could be helpful. Also, while ten pounds is not an insignificant amount of weight loss, a lot depends on how heavy you still are, and you might see a significant reduction if you can drop more weight.

This, but you also need a finger prick and constantly check to see what foods spike you.

Ummm, no, you don’t need a constant finger stick. The Libre is a CGM, CONTINUOUS Glucose Monitor. Sometimes you may need to do a finger stick to confirm, the Libre has a symbol to direct you when this is needed.

If you don’t want to do a CGM, you should try checking several times a day and keeping a log.

Before breakfast would give your over night fasting number.

Then check before and 2 hours after meals.

This will give you a pretty good idea of what is going on.

[Anonymous]

Yes I forgot to mention that I also ate during an eight hour window every day for those three months and continue to do so. Dr. ran a lipid panel but I can ask about liver function in January. When I say I prioritized protein and fat I just meant that I consciously increased my protein and worried less about fat. I ate lots and lots of fruits and vegetables plus whole grains in moderation. I’m guessing my macros were roughly 1/3 1/3 1/3.

Yes, I am of north European descent on one side and Carpathian Russian on the other. I can’t believe I’m getting diabetes after living a healthy life but I don’t think this is lifestyle related. Appreciate all of the suggestions. I’m having some side effects from the metformin. So right now I’m focused on getting used to that and then I think I might look at blood sugar testing.

This Halloween, I had exactly one fun size candy bar after a healthy meal and followed with weight training session. I am taking this very seriously but it’s not moving the needle.

[Anonymous]

Sorry about what you are going through op. I hope you update this post as you go through this. Your post will be helpful to a lot of people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What evidence exists of vegan diets reversing diabetes? These articles are about heart disease which OP presumably does not have. Not every diet works for everyone and weight loss doesn't seem to be an issue with OP.

Since you asked:
https://ijdrp.org/index.php/ijdrp/article/view/23

Just published as treatment for type 1 diabetes. You’re welcome.

[Anonymous]

“this case study shows that a plant-based diet is not only effective in managing type 2 diabetes, but also type 1 as well. This article presents three independent cases of type 1 diabetes and how the patients have been able to manage their disease at incredible levels by maintaining a nutrient-dense, plant-rich (NDPR) diet. This article is compelling because although we see so many benefits that this diet brings to the lifestyle disease of type 2 diabetes, it presents a case for also being able to manage autoimmune diseases with a NDPR diet as well.”

[Anonymous]

start checking your blood sugar to see what's spiking it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:“this case study shows that a plant-based diet is not only effective in managing type 2 diabetes, but also type 1 as well. This article presents three independent cases of type 1 diabetes and how the patients have been able to manage their disease at incredible levels by maintaining a nutrient-dense, plant-rich (NDPR) diet. This article is compelling because although we see so many benefits that this diet brings to the lifestyle disease of type 2 diabetes, it presents a case for also being able to manage autoimmune diseases with a NDPR diet as well.”

This was a case study of three people. Not super clear evidence. I think biology is variable and different diets likely work well for different people. A CGM may be in my future but I’m nervous about freaking out rather than just continuing to eat healthy.

[Anonymous]

5'3" and 110--you could lose 7-10 more lbs. I am 5'6" and 110lbs.

[Anonymous]

You have to absolutely remove carbohydrates from your diet if you want your A1C to come down. Stop listening to the fiber nuts on here. Carbs are the problem for someone with your condition. For the rest of your life, your diet should consist of meats and vegetables. Please join the Type 1 Grit group on Facebook and get educated on the subject. Lots of terrible advice here on DCUM

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A continuous glucose monitor like the Freestyle Libre might give you substantially closer real time data than a A1c. They’re expensive in your insurance won’t cover it, but even two weeks or a month’s worth to see how different foods/activities impact you could be helpful. Also, while ten pounds is not an insignificant amount of weight loss, a lot depends on how heavy you still are, and you might see a significant reduction if you can drop more weight.

This, but you also need a finger prick and constantly check to see what foods spike you.

If you have a cgm you only need a finger prick meter to calibrate the cgm. Type 1

[Anonymous]

You probably have type 1 late onset. Ask for the c peptide panel and autoimmune panel.

[Anonymous]

I’m sorry. Have you experimented with small doses of semaglutide and using a continuous glucose monitor? It might be worth experimenting.