Results of Blood Test...

putthekettleon · 10-31-2011, 09:26 AM

Yikes! I am officially "pre" diabetic, whatever that means. I always thought either you have diabetes or you don't!

My doctor, who amazingly knows about nutrition, wants me following a low carb diet. Period. He said abandon calorie counting. When I protested, he said ok, I can have an awareness of calories, but my focus MUST be on reduced carbohydrates.

I'm really scared, and I'm going to follow what he said. He gave me a few different reduced carb diets to think about. He mentioned something called The Metabolism Miracle, which he said he really likes. He said he puts all his diabetics on this plan (he's an endocronoligst).

So now I'm off to do some research. I will miss you JUDDDers, but still drop in from time to time to say hi. You are such a great group.

sophiethecat · 10-31-2011, 09:32 AM

Hi Kettle, thanks for stopping in!

Please remind me, I can't remember if you ever started JUDDD or were just thinking about it?

I assume by pre-diabetic, that your doctor saw numbers elevated to a level that was a warning sign that if things don't change, you could develop full-blown diabetes.

I think a lot of people in this country are hovering around that level and probably don't realize it. I wonder how close I came myself with the insulin resistance. The last time I was at the doctor it was a year ago and I hadn't started all the gaining (that came in Nov.). I will never know what tests would have shown if I'd had tests run when I was carrying 25 - 30# over the last year!

Glad that you'll be dropping in to visit - you are

here all the time!

putthekettleon · 10-31-2011, 09:38 AM

Thank you Sophie. Yes, my blood sugar numbers were red-flagged. Thank you for the warm welcome Sophie.

You guys are just amazing.

RileyWorm · 10-31-2011, 10:25 AM

sorry to hear that kettle! it sounds like you have a good doctor who has a food handle on your situation. good luck to you!!!

SoHappy · 10-31-2011, 10:48 AM

It sounds like he is not against your calorie restriction so much as wanting the calories you do eat to come in the form of lower carb choices, and that you eat more evenly throughout your day.

I wish you the best.

stardustshadow · 10-31-2011, 10:59 AM

HUGS

I understand how that feels (only I didn't get the 'pre' part). I think it is awesome that your doc supports low carb to treat diabetes. Very cool....! I have had fights with doctors over this issue!

Good luck with whatever you decide to do!

tiva · 10-31-2011, 11:32 AM

That's great that you're taking a proactive approach to your health, and great that your doctor is working with you on low-carb diets. Good luck! I'm sure you'll see a significant response in your blood sugar on low carb.

synger · 11-01-2011, 02:41 PM

I've been dx with pre-D for over a year now. It's what got me back looking at LC and related food plans. I highly recommend you look up the Blood Sugar 101 site, and find a good supportive Diabetes board.

I find that LC, IF, and now JUDDD have helped me control my blood glucose readings a lot. I know from using my meter the sorts of foods and meals that raise my BG, and I avoid them. I also know how much carbage I can eat, and what kinds (1/2 cup oatmeal spikes me, but 1/3 cup doesn't, for instance. I can tolerate barley better than brown rice. Everyone will be a bit different).

I hope you let us know how the Metabolism Miracle works for you. I looked into it, but it's too low-fat focused for my tastes. I started with the Insulin Resistance Diet, which really helped me see how to limit carbs and to balance the carbs I do eat with protein so to avoid high spikes in BG.

putthekettleon · 11-03-2011, 09:35 AM

You guys are the best. Thanks.

SoHappy · 11-03-2011, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by putthekettleon

You guys are the best. Thanks.

How are you doing, Hon?

10-31-2011, 09:26 AM	#1
putthekettleon Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 204 Gallery: putthekettleon	Results of Blood Test... Yikes! I am officially "pre" diabetic, whatever that means. I always thought either you have diabetes or you don't! My doctor, who amazingly knows about nutrition, wants me following a low carb diet. Period. He said abandon calorie counting. When I protested, he said ok, I can have an awareness of calories, but my focus MUST be on reduced carbohydrates. I'm really scared, and I'm going to follow what he said. He gave me a few different reduced carb diets to think about. He mentioned something called The Metabolism Miracle, which he said he really likes. He said he puts all his diabetics on this plan (he's an endocronoligst). So now I'm off to do some research. I will miss you JUDDDers, but still drop in from time to time to say hi. You are such a great group.

10-31-2011, 09:32 AM	#2
sophiethecat Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maintain Lane Posts: 5,202 Gallery: sophiethecat Stats: 170+/135-138/145 5'6 39y pcos/IR/metformin WOE: WL=LC then JUDDD/IF; Maintenance=IF/75%+ "healthy" Start Date: LC 6/11; JUDDD 10/11; Maintenance 11/11	Hi Kettle, thanks for stopping in! Please remind me, I can't remember if you ever started JUDDD or were just thinking about it? I assume by pre-diabetic, that your doctor saw numbers elevated to a level that was a warning sign that if things don't change, you could develop full-blown diabetes. I think a lot of people in this country are hovering around that level and probably don't realize it. I wonder how close I came myself with the insulin resistance. The last time I was at the doctor it was a year ago and I hadn't started all the gaining (that came in Nov.). I will never know what tests would have shown if I'd had tests run when I was carrying 25 - 30# over the last year! Glad that you'll be dropping in to visit - you are here all the time! __________________ Started JUDDD 10/12/11 after LC. MAINTENANCE since 11/12/11, & have lost more weight. I shake things up all the time with my version of Pirate Jenny's MUDDD, my "Fast 5" & other IF. ...low-moderate fat....and eating "healthy" foods 75+% of the time which lets me have real life and indulgences too I've reached my goals, improved my health & appearance, and enjoy my lifetime woe!

11-01-2011, 02:41 PM	#8
synger Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,227 Gallery: synger Stats: Start: 310 Current: 259 WOE: Calorie and carb counting, IR Diet framework Start Date: IR/PCOS: Dx pre-diabetic 3/2010	I've been dx with pre-D for over a year now. It's what got me back looking at LC and related food plans. I highly recommend you look up the Blood Sugar 101 site, and find a good supportive Diabetes board. I find that LC, IF, and now JUDDD have helped me control my blood glucose readings a lot. I know from using my meter the sorts of foods and meals that raise my BG, and I avoid them. I also know how much carbage I can eat, and what kinds (1/2 cup oatmeal spikes me, but 1/3 cup doesn't, for instance. I can tolerate barley better than brown rice. Everyone will be a bit different). I hope you let us know how the Metabolism Miracle works for you. I looked into it, but it's too low-fat focused for my tastes. I started with the Insulin Resistance Diet, which really helped me see how to limit carbs and to balance the carbs I do eat with protein so to avoid high spikes in BG. __________________ "Let's fight heart disease and obesity with bacon and butter!"

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10-31-2011, 09:38 AM	#3
putthekettleon Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 204 Gallery: putthekettleon	Thank you Sophie. Yes, my blood sugar numbers were red-flagged. Thank you for the warm welcome Sophie. You guys are just amazing.

10-31-2011, 10:25 AM	#4
RileyWorm Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,101 Gallery: RileyWorm	sorry to hear that kettle! it sounds like you have a good doctor who has a food handle on your situation. good luck to you!!!

10-31-2011, 10:48 AM	#5
SoHappy Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 17,934 Gallery: SoHappy Stats: obese/slimmer WOE: JUDDD!!!	It sounds like he is not against your calorie restriction so much as wanting the calories you do eat to come in the form of lower carb choices, and that you eat more evenly throughout your day. I wish you the best.

10-31-2011, 10:59 AM	#6
stardustshadow Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 3,365 Gallery: stardustshadow Stats: 248.6/163/150 WOE: VLC/IF Start Date: July 5th 2010 (Atkins)	HUGS I understand how that feels (only I didn't get the 'pre' part). I think it is awesome that your doc supports low carb to treat diabetes. Very cool....! I have had fights with doctors over this issue! Good luck with whatever you decide to do!

10-31-2011, 11:32 AM	#7
tiva Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sweden for the year Posts: 2,909 Gallery: tiva Stats: 5"6", 157/136/135, 51 yo WOE: LCHF Primal Start Date: 12/02	That's great that you're taking a proactive approach to your health, and great that your doctor is working with you on low-carb diets. Good luck! I'm sure you'll see a significant response in your blood sugar on low carb.

11-03-2011, 09:35 AM	#9
putthekettleon Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 204 Gallery: putthekettleon	You guys are the best. Thanks.