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I read a book about reversing diabetes (I am Type 2) and the bottom line is no meat and no dairy. I tried it for three weeks and was surprised at how easy it was. I ate plenty of food and the weight dropped off without exercise. I am not on it totally now, I added some meat because I was worried about protein (I know, some vegs have protein). I eat oatmeal every day at some point during the day because I love it and it's very satisfying. If I want something sweet at night, I will sometimes have oatmeal. I made a sugar-free apple pie with Splenda, and it was very good. Also, my grocery bill was much less not buying meat and dairy. I do not by cheese at all, except Parmesan.
I eat plenty of meat, mainly lean turkey, grilled chicken, and steak. My AIC was 6.2 when I had my labs done three weeks ago. I drink protein shakes with milk as well.
I read a book about reversing diabetes (I am Type 2) and the bottom line is no meat and no dairy. I tried it for three weeks and was surprised at how easy it was. I ate plenty of food and the weight dropped off without exercise. I am not on it totally now, I added some meat because I was worried about protein (I know, some vegs have protein). I eat oatmeal every day at some point during the day because I love it and it's very satisfying. If I want something sweet at night, I will sometimes have oatmeal. I made a sugar-free apple pie with Splenda, and it was very good. Also, my grocery bill was much less not buying meat and dairy. I do not by cheese at all, except Parmesan.
The best thing are balanced meals. Steaks, eggs, cheese, fish, milk, etc are sources of protein. Bread, rice, pasta, potato, carrot, oatmeal, etc., are sources of carbohydrates. But you can add as much as you want of the following to your meal: lettuce, cabbage, green (and the rest) peppers, broccoli, and so forth.
So, you want a small portion of carbohydrates, some protein, and lots of the rest. The key is to choose products with the lowest levels of carbohydrates, and to keep the total count (in grams x day) low. A balanced meal should have a serving of rice, for example, a serving of proteins (meat, or fish, or egg, milk, cheese), and the rest of the place can have fruit, salad, and so forth. A serving of rice should be about 1/3 of a cup, a serving of protein can be one egg, or a very small steak about 1/2" thick that fits in the palm of a small hand.
You can find the lists of low carbohydrate foods on the Internet. Just pick the products that contain the lowest number of carbohydrates, and follow the guidelines for the total carbohydrate-intake per day. While carbohydrates are needed by your body, this is the ingredient that increases your blood sugar count. The only way you can tell how your blood-sugar level is doing after a meal, is by testing your blood. Eat a meal, and only drink water for a period of of two hours after the meal (no milk, no food, no snacks, nothing). Then test your blood before the 2-hour mark. It's within those two hours when your sugar count after a meal is the highest.
You don't want to skip carbohydrates, just to lower the daily intake. All foods are turned into sugars by your blood, not just bread or pasta. The problem is not the food, but your body, and you can help your body by balancing the meal you eat, and by keeping this meal small, plus physical activity.
My cutting a portion of the nutrition source, all you are doing is starving your body.
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One does not have to starve to lose weight, and losing wight does not mean that one's blood sugar count is going to come down to a normal level. One can be skinny as a broom stick and still have diabetes type 2.
Mine is reversed too. After five years of Type 2 diabetes I had gastric bypass surgery and the Diabetes was reversed after two months. It's been a year and a half since surgery and my A1C level is 5.4 which is excellent.
Congrats to you for being able to do it without surgery!
Mine is reversed too. After five years of Type 2 diabetes I had gastric bypass surgery and the Diabetes was reversed after two months. It's been a year and a half since surgery and my A1C level is 5.4 which is excellent.
Congrats to you for being able to do it without surgery!
Wow! May I ask what are you doing to keep your A1c that low?
Wow! May I ask what are you doing to keep your A1c that low?
I only eat meat and vegetables. The only carbs I eat are veggies, like peas. Absolutely no soft drinks of any kind, no ice cream, no chips. I think that's the key.
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I want to know too. So I gather you recommend gastric bypass? Did you consider lap band? I'm thinking about those surgeries myself.
Yes, I recommend gastric bypass for Diabetes. It reverses Diabetes in about 90% of people that get it done. The gastric bypass is more effective than the lap band surgery. Even in people that are not that overweight, it reverses Diabetes for them. They are just now coming out with the statistics for this, but I watched it on "Big Medicine". A man who had Diabetes, without being overweight, had the surgery and it cured his Diabetes. It is definitely something to look into. I can't tell you the relief I have right now not having to worry about my sugar levels, taking medications, and finger pricking all the time. Plus, the worry about further damage to my body down the road. I suggest finding a bariatric surgeon in your area and discussing the surgery with them. Good luck!
I only eat meat and vegetables. The only carbs I eat are veggies, like peas. Absolutely no soft drinks of any kind, no ice cream, no chips. I think that's the key.
Yes, I recommend gastric bypass for Diabetes. It reverses Diabetes in about 90% of people that get it done. The gastric bypass is more effective than the lap band surgery. Even in people that are not that overweight, it reverses Diabetes for them. They are just now coming out with the statistics for this, but I watched it on "Big Medicine". A man who had Diabetes, without being overweight, had the surgery and it cured his Diabetes. It is definitely something to look into. I can't tell you the relief I have right now not having to worry about my sugar levels, taking medications, and finger pricking all the time. Plus, the worry about further damage to my body down the road. I suggest finding a bariatric surgeon in your area and discussing the surgery with them. Good luck!
Ok good for you. I don't drink any sodas. But I do eat ice cream sometimes, and I do eat chips very rarely as well.
I had a gastric bypass about 7 months ago and it didn't really help my Type II diabetes. My pancreas is dead and not coming back. I only eat meat/veggies and I've lost 80 lbs but I still need some insulin. Maybe not as much but still need it.
I had a gastric bypass about 7 months ago and it didn't really help my Type II diabetes. My pancreas is dead and not coming back. I only eat meat/veggies and I've lost 80 lbs but I still need some insulin. Maybe not as much but still need it.
There are some that it doesn't reverse. Have hope though. Perhaps when you lose more it'll reverse.
Ok good for you. I don't drink any sodas. But I do eat ice cream sometimes, and I do eat chips very rarely as well.
Ice cream is a big no-no. Look at your bread, pasta, rice consumption too. Those increase sugar levels. Great that you don't drink sodas, those are so bad. Tea and water are best for the body.
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Have hope though. Perhaps when you lose more it'll reverse.
