"I'm in that neigbhorhood, and had the problem recently. I'm probably LADA (1.5) but need a better endo to run the tests.
Anyway, the regular metformin I was taking 2 times a day (500 mg) was causing my (basal) insulin to become really…"
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Scott A replied to lifewithD's discussion 'Low carb, T1 & Metformin' in the group Dr. Bernstein Diabetes Solution Group
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Post your favorite recipes for diabetics, including low carb ones...and if possible list the source where you found it....
Sheila Fitz replied to lifewithD's discussion 'Low carb, T1 & Metformin' in the group Dr. Bernstein Diabetes Solution Group"I am a Type 1 or LADA. I was Rxed Metaformin, but it really did virtually nothing for my bg, and it didn't make me feel well. I even tried the name brand version, and still not worth the bother. I have been very strictly Dr. B for almost four…"
Brian (bsc) replied to lifewithD's discussion 'Low carb, T1 & Metformin' in the group Dr. Bernstein Diabetes Solution Group"Can't help you with T1 with Met. I am a T2 with Met on insulin. With Smylin (and Byetta/Victoza), it does slow stomach emptying, so you may have to adjust your boluses. You may need to split them and/or delay them. And you may wish to use R.…"
David (dns) replied to lifewithD's discussion 'R-ALA' in the group Dr. Bernstein Diabetes Solution Group"I take R-ALA principally for its beneficial effect vs. neuropathy, since as Phishery points out, its role in preventing or neutralizing complications is at best unclear. I use Insulow for the reasons stated by Brian."
Brian (bsc) replied to lifewithD's discussion 'R-ALA' in the group Dr. Bernstein Diabetes Solution Group"Dr. B has recommended Insulow primarily because it contains (R+) ALA. The other form of ALA, (S-) is considered to be useless. Unfortunately, the vast majority of the other ALA supplements on the market contains a mixture of (S-) and (R+) ALA, and…"
Phishery replied to lifewithD's discussion 'R-ALA' in the group Dr. Bernstein Diabetes Solution Group"I take the jarrows sustain formula and it will lower your a1c. As dr. B says though it isn't knon whether the lower a1c reduces your complications--the difference between correlation versus causation. It has also been used in neuropathy…"
lifewithD added a discussion to the group Dr. Bernstein Diabetes Solution GroupR-ALA
Hi all, I've been following Dr. B's recommendations for the past month. Have actually gone off of my insulin pump after 12 years and back to MDI's. I'm still smoothing out the wrinkles, but I feel confident that over time, I'll get everything going in the right direction. After 12 years of pumping my A1c was climbing into the 7%'s no matter what I was doing, and after reading Dr. B's book, I'm assuming my tissue had reached it's breaking point for pumping. Anyway, my question is, who has used…See More
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Low Carb Recipe Swap
Eating low carb does not have to be a bland, nasty experience. For those of us who use the low carb option to help control our blood sugar, the quest for new low carb recipes is an ongoing challenge. This is a place where we can talk about cooking techniques, post recipes, and add ideas to benefit all of us on this journey.Welcome!See More
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TAGgers UNITED
"Total Available Glucose. The premise behind TAG is that a portion of the protein and fat content of the meal will also contribute to carb loading above and beyond the actual carbs in the meal."
lifewithD joined Phishery's groupDr. Bernstein Diabetes Solution Group
This is a group for anyone that is using Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution in full or in part (using a very low carb diet of around 30g/day) to manage their diabetes.
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Diabetes Burn Out
A group for diabetics who have had this disease for numerous years, who have had enough and are in need of support. This group is for anyone who is becoming burnt out from having to deal with the day to day struggles of living with diabetes.
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Symlin Users Forum
This group is a forum for Symlin (pramlintide acetate) users or people who would like more information on this new treatment for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Symlin is a synthetic form of the human hormone amylin which is made by the beta cells.See More
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