Oh no, Gaining weight
Hi,
I am 50 and diabetic. I have been following keto using the app and being very diligent about all my foods. I use all fresh ingredients so I know what I am calculating is correct.
My fasting glucose went from a 10-12mmol/L to 3.5-4.8mmol/L and my ketones have gone from 4mmol/L to 8mmol/L.
I lost 10 lbs last week and this week I have gained 5! Why? I haven't cheated one iota. The thing is, I can feel it but the scale doesn't show it.
Please help......someone please!
daisychik
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Daisy, most people will tell you not to watch the scale, but watch your body. I am diabetic and my blood sugar continues to go down. I see my doctor next week and I am going to look into lowering my medication again. Is your reading from fasting in the morning? I found for me that I had to test as soon as I get up, or my brain will send a request for insulin which will raise my blood sugar without even eating anything! I have been testing 2 hours after meals and getting like 85-95, which thrills me to death. Hope that helps. Oh, I have lost almost 30 pounds going slow, and that's all right, because my measurements have changed drastically. Good luck!
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Mel Try the autophagicnomad diet!
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Jack Lixon and why would that be?
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Jack Lixon never mind, I looked it up. I do IF with 2 meals a day with restrictions on activity. I have done the occasional 24 hour fast for autophagy. What I saw is for someone else not me.
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Mel Thank you Mel for replying back to me. Yes my readings are taken early in the morning and fasting. Congratulations to you and getting to lower your meds! Great work! I will follow your advice and not rely so heavily on the scale but on how things fit and feel.
Thank you.
