Insulin Dependent and Atkins Induction

wenz67 · 05-04-2012, 11:36 AM

This is my first time on this forum and so looking forward to some help. I started Atkins 4 days ago, and now I'm am in ketosis (the higher side) is it safe?My blood glucose hasn't quite come down into excellent range. I am running between 8.0 to 10.0 more 8's than 10's I am afraid of going into ketoacidosis. It's working for me because I have lost 5lbs so far and sugars where considerably higher than that before I started. I might add I am also on levemire twice a day. Any knowledge would be appreciated.

ravenrose · 05-06-2012, 10:02 AM

are you type one or type two?

I don't know how to interpret the blood sugar readings you use in Canada.

in any case, the ketones from low carb eating don't have anything to do with the ketones in ketoacidosis. read Dr. Bernstein's diabetes books for all the info you need, reassurace, and best practices. he really is great!

good luck.

Vilya · 05-07-2012, 06:05 AM

Your blood sugar will take a while to come back into normal range if you just started. Atkins is wonderful, but it's not a cure-all. You still need to take your meds/insulin and exercise. All those things together will help control your BG.

If you're running at 8's and 10's (that's 144 and 180 in US numbers - multiply by 18), that's high, but not ketoacidosis range. All the stories I've heard of people going into ketoacidosis, they had BG's of 500 or more.

wenz67 · 05-08-2012, 11:26 AM

thanks so much for replying and you were right I just needed to be patient I am now consistently seeing 7's and spoke with my Dr. and she said keep doing what I'm doin. So excited. Weight loss is the second week of induction is very slow.

05-04-2012, 11:36 AM	#1
wenz67 Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 3 Gallery: wenz67 Stats: starting 235 lbs goal 145 lbs WOE: Atkins Start Date: april 23 2012	Insulin Dependent and Atkins Induction This is my first time on this forum and so looking forward to some help. I started Atkins 4 days ago, and now I'm am in ketosis (the higher side) is it safe?My blood glucose hasn't quite come down into excellent range. I am running between 8.0 to 10.0 more 8's than 10's I am afraid of going into ketoacidosis. It's working for me because I have lost 5lbs so far and sugars where considerably higher than that before I started. I might add I am also on levemire twice a day. Any knowledge would be appreciated.

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05-06-2012, 10:02 AM	#2
ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 9,064 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	are you type one or type two? I don't know how to interpret the blood sugar readings you use in Canada. in any case, the ketones from low carb eating don't have anything to do with the ketones in ketoacidosis. read Dr. Bernstein's diabetes books for all the info you need, reassurace, and best practices. he really is great! good luck.

05-07-2012, 06:05 AM	#3
Vilya Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,688 Gallery: Vilya Stats: 285/184/170 WOE: LC/HF for T2 diabetes Start Date: Sept. 2011	Your blood sugar will take a while to come back into normal range if you just started. Atkins is wonderful, but it's not a cure-all. You still need to take your meds/insulin and exercise. All those things together will help control your BG. If you're running at 8's and 10's (that's 144 and 180 in US numbers - multiply by 18), that's high, but not ketoacidosis range. All the stories I've heard of people going into ketoacidosis, they had BG's of 500 or more.

05-08-2012, 11:26 AM	#4
wenz67 Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 3 Gallery: wenz67 Stats: starting 235 lbs goal 145 lbs WOE: Atkins Start Date: april 23 2012	thanks so much for replying and you were right I just needed to be patient I am now consistently seeing 7's and spoke with my Dr. and she said keep doing what I'm doin. So excited. Weight loss is the second week of induction is very slow.