In the thread on the pandemic threat, this was briefly touched on by @gwminor48 and @mat200 . @SouthernYankee mentioned not getting off topic, so I thought I would make a new thread if anyone is interested.
My story is that I am a 60 yo with a slew of medical challenges, transplant, T1, among others. I started on Intermittent Fasting (IF) and keto again, trying to lose a few pounds, and improve my diabetes. I've been doing it for about two months now, and my insulin usage has dropped around 60%, and if I did better, it would drop more. I have lost 15 pounds, down to 165 since August. I can go on 3 mile walks without ANY drop in blood sugar. I don't carb load before hand, my blood sugar just stays steady while I'm on keto. And no, I am not a doctor. Just a guy researching stuff since our government, media and health system have placed other interests before your health.
As part of this, I have done a lot of research on risks of keto (none if done properly, and that is easy - diabetics have to be careful with medicine) and overall health. I had heard in the past 10 years that the FDA Dietary Guidelines and food triangle were BS, but never looked in to it. Yeah, well, now that I have, I discovered it is pure, unadulterated BS. The simplest way to improve your health is to stop eating vegetable oils. Cut it out of your cooking and ingredients. If your doctor says otherwise, he is wrong. I have the proof to show that he is wrong based on my research.
Anyone else have questions, comments, thoughts, advice, please throw your ideas and questions out there!!
My story is that I am a 60 yo with a slew of medical challenges, transplant, T1, among others. I started on Intermittent Fasting (IF) and keto again, trying to lose a few pounds, and improve my diabetes. I've been doing it for about two months now, and my insulin usage has dropped around 60%, and if I did better, it would drop more. I have lost 15 pounds, down to 165 since August. I can go on 3 mile walks without ANY drop in blood sugar. I don't carb load before hand, my blood sugar just stays steady while I'm on keto. And no, I am not a doctor. Just a guy researching stuff since our government, media and health system have placed other interests before your health.
As part of this, I have done a lot of research on risks of keto (none if done properly, and that is easy - diabetics have to be careful with medicine) and overall health. I had heard in the past 10 years that the FDA Dietary Guidelines and food triangle were BS, but never looked in to it. Yeah, well, now that I have, I discovered it is pure, unadulterated BS. The simplest way to improve your health is to stop eating vegetable oils. Cut it out of your cooking and ingredients. If your doctor says otherwise, he is wrong. I have the proof to show that he is wrong based on my research.
Anyone else have questions, comments, thoughts, advice, please throw your ideas and questions out there!!