cemays
10-18-2006, 10:35 AM
I would like to introduce myself. I have been on this board before about 4 – 6 years ago. So I am returning.
I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 34. (Over 10 years ago now) I had been going to Dr’s for 2 years prior to that for numb feet. I have not trusted Dr’s since that time. As an example of why is because when I told a neurologist that I was “thirsty all the time, extremely tired, and a 30 lb weight lose without trying in 2 months” she said “The symptoms cannot be related to your numb feet” I feel Dr.s are doing exactly what the name implies, they “practice” but can’t get anything right. My mom had already said “Go see a Dr., your diabetic!” when she heard the symptoms. They immediately put me on oral meds and I stopped drinking pop, and tried to cut back on the sugars. I had one visit to a nutritionalist and she wanted me to stay with the stardard recommended diet 50% carb, 20% fat and 30% protein.
My mom mentioned ‘Protein Power’ about 4 years later and how she had heard about it on the radio. I bought a copy on a business trip and read it. I then read “Protein Power Lifeplan”, Dr. Bernsteins “Diabetes Solution”, “Atkis Diet”, and just about all other low carb books. (I am an avid reader of what my wife calls “good for you” books). During that time and when I was on the board I realized that this way of eating helped. After doing it one month back then I had my triglycerides drop to 160. Usually they run 400 even when on Dr. prescribed medicines.
About 2 years ago, I asked to go on insulin, because my blood sugar was running over 200 on a regular basis and the oral meds were not helping. I was not following this way of eating stictly then. I am now on 80 units of insulin every day and I am sure the Dr. will want me to increase that amount, because of where my blood sugar level is. The only thing that has ever helped was the low sugar and low starch diet.
I have also read several books about the Alkaline vs. Acidity of the body. Typically the Alkaline foods are also low gylcemic. I have tried some of them, but they do not seem to help like sticking to the Protein Power Plan.
So I am going to challenge myself and hopefully find accountability (something that I need) on the board for the following goals to be accomplished by following this way of eating. By March 16, 2007, I want the following to have occurred: Body Fat 10%, 30 day blood sugar average 90, 12 day blood sugar average 90, These next two are secondary goals: Weight 180 lbs, Insulin Usage 0 units. Presently the numbers are like this. Body Fat 34%, 30 day blood sugar average 230, 12 day blood sugar average 200, Weight 235 lbs, Insulin Usage 80 units. I made the last two secondary goals because I might not meet them. If I gain muscle, I may still be at 10% body fat but be at 190 lbs weight. Also depending on how badly I have destroyed my pancreas due to the oral meds, I may not ever be completely off of insulin. I am going to post weekly on my progress and try to keep a ticker symbol for each of these. Let me know how you think I am doing.
Thanks
I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 34. (Over 10 years ago now) I had been going to Dr’s for 2 years prior to that for numb feet. I have not trusted Dr’s since that time. As an example of why is because when I told a neurologist that I was “thirsty all the time, extremely tired, and a 30 lb weight lose without trying in 2 months” she said “The symptoms cannot be related to your numb feet” I feel Dr.s are doing exactly what the name implies, they “practice” but can’t get anything right. My mom had already said “Go see a Dr., your diabetic!” when she heard the symptoms. They immediately put me on oral meds and I stopped drinking pop, and tried to cut back on the sugars. I had one visit to a nutritionalist and she wanted me to stay with the stardard recommended diet 50% carb, 20% fat and 30% protein.
My mom mentioned ‘Protein Power’ about 4 years later and how she had heard about it on the radio. I bought a copy on a business trip and read it. I then read “Protein Power Lifeplan”, Dr. Bernsteins “Diabetes Solution”, “Atkis Diet”, and just about all other low carb books. (I am an avid reader of what my wife calls “good for you” books). During that time and when I was on the board I realized that this way of eating helped. After doing it one month back then I had my triglycerides drop to 160. Usually they run 400 even when on Dr. prescribed medicines.
About 2 years ago, I asked to go on insulin, because my blood sugar was running over 200 on a regular basis and the oral meds were not helping. I was not following this way of eating stictly then. I am now on 80 units of insulin every day and I am sure the Dr. will want me to increase that amount, because of where my blood sugar level is. The only thing that has ever helped was the low sugar and low starch diet.
I have also read several books about the Alkaline vs. Acidity of the body. Typically the Alkaline foods are also low gylcemic. I have tried some of them, but they do not seem to help like sticking to the Protein Power Plan.
So I am going to challenge myself and hopefully find accountability (something that I need) on the board for the following goals to be accomplished by following this way of eating. By March 16, 2007, I want the following to have occurred: Body Fat 10%, 30 day blood sugar average 90, 12 day blood sugar average 90, These next two are secondary goals: Weight 180 lbs, Insulin Usage 0 units. Presently the numbers are like this. Body Fat 34%, 30 day blood sugar average 230, 12 day blood sugar average 200, Weight 235 lbs, Insulin Usage 80 units. I made the last two secondary goals because I might not meet them. If I gain muscle, I may still be at 10% body fat but be at 190 lbs weight. Also depending on how badly I have destroyed my pancreas due to the oral meds, I may not ever be completely off of insulin. I am going to post weekly on my progress and try to keep a ticker symbol for each of these. Let me know how you think I am doing.
Thanks