The Healthy Thread
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Spent the most of the last couple of years completely off the rails, drinking like a fish, eating ridiculous amounts of junk food. Hit my all time high weight of 280lbs in March then suddenly just started shedding without even trying (60lbs in less than 6 months). Eventually I decided I should probably talk to doctor.
I got some blood work done, and I had an A1c of 12.8, fasting BS 350+. Cholestorol and triglycerides through the roof. I was diagnosed with the diabeetus. Call me Wilford Fucking McBrimley.
Anyway, I cut out all beer and sugary shit, started buying and making desserts and snacks using erythritol, and only eat whole grains. My eA1c is now at a 5.9 (<7 is considered "controlled"). My next checkup for official results is in a couple of weeks.
The first couple of weeks after diagnosis I was honestly devastated, but I've come to realize this was probably one of the best things that could have happened to me to get my fucking act together. I haven't felt this good in years.
- I'm sorry to hear that you have been through so much in recent years. But I'm happy to hear that you are making a strong come back...stay strong, stay well.utopian
- Nice work. Had a similar experience of dropping weight suddenly and was initially diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. After 4 years of trying to manage it with medsmort_
- And diet, it turned out to be type 1. Now on a regimen of insulin and it’s under control.mort_
- Apparently misdiagnosis is common for adult onset type 1 diabetes. Something to be aware of.mort_
- And unexplained weight loss is a common type 1 symptom.mort_
- Oh wow. Thankfully no insulin for me, just a general "get yo shit together". It's nuts how many little ailments can be attributed to diabetes though,5timuli
- it explains a lot. And thanks, utopian, you too :)5timuli
- 127kg?shapesalad
- thumbs up for your determination and seeking for help. you made the right decision.oey_oey
- Type 2's commonly treatable with a low calorie diet these days. I think you may have to be wary about fake sugars though, as they still provoke anNairn
- ..anticipatory response - your tongue senses sweet, and your body preps for that. If it were me, I'd just knock of sweet shit as much as possible for a while.Nairn
- It's been fine for me, erythritol doesn't cause a spike in my blood sugar like some of the other sweeteners. Same with monkfruit.5timuli
- I've been trying to get healthy whole grains every meal, and adding beans daily as they're great for processing glucose and lowering cholestorol.5timuli
- So many people get this news and do nothing to change their lives. Good for you that you're doing the right thing. Stick with it!stoplying
- Low-carb and exercise are the best for lowering blood glucose. Carbs are in a surprising amount of foods, not just pasta and potatoes.mort_
- An invaluable book for figuring how many carbs are on your plate.
"Carbs & Cals"
https://www.goodread…mort_