Hi All, ​ I am kicking off my keto diet and wanted to pair the journey with a continuous glucose monitor. Now that i have been searching a ton of advertisements are showing up... Curious if anyone have a go-to brand. ​ Thanks!
Wouldn’t your liver run out of glucagon at some point?
I've been looking through books and can't seem to find my answer anywhere. In glucose storage, is the ratio for preference of glucose storage (e.g. as fats, or glycogen) different to the ratio of how it is retrieved from different...
Have been fasting for three days. First day the glucose reading was 88, second day it dropped to 82 and today it is 73. Is this a cause for concern ?Planning to fast for a week. At what point...
I'm super confused. Yesterday night I was in the 90s and now one hour after drinking 800ml of water with lemon and salts I'm at 114 without eating anything. 🤔 I've read a doctor saying when we fast the liver pulls...
I began tracking my blood glucose, and ketone levels, during my fast yesterday. I've only tested and experimented in the past, so I do not have extensive records. I will record on a daily basis for the foreseeable future in...
When someone feels sluggish and then has a sugar/glucose hit they can may perk up quite rapidly. When this occurs does the ingested sugar/glucose source still go through the liver or once in the small intetsine can it...
16 hours into my 20 hr fast. Glucose is 107. Seems like my body is producing a good amount of sugar without any food at all.
Is this a healthier alternatives?
Was curious about the zero calories drinks breaking a fast so I brought a glucose monitor but don't really understand the science well. After my 18 hour fast, I measured my glucose and consumed a C4 energy drink (zero cal, sucralose)...
Is this normal? Last meal I had was yesterday at 4:30pm. Before drinking 800ml of lemon water with salts, my glucose was at 101 and 20 mins after drinking it I was at 109.
I am giving IF (16:8) a go for the 3rd time. I always wish I never quit in the first place. Hopefully "3rd time's a charm" here. Anyways... I am being more serious about it this time because I have been...
So I took my blood sugar reading 1 day after my 5 day fast. Yesterday I ate mostly high protein and 2 ww fiber one bars, black beans and Shitake mushrooms. .. nothing way high in sugar,and when I...
l heard that insulin blocks growth hormone release which is why it is unhealthy to eat before bed as it will raise your insulin. So then l wondered what l eat something like chicken breast which is basically pure protein...
So for the past few days I’ve been doing 22 hour fasts, and OMAD. Today being Thanksgiving I had a cheat day cause it’s the holidays. Got home and checked my blood sugar with a finger prick and it was...
I'm starting week 3 of a 16:8 plan. Got my blood test results back from my annual physical, and my fasting BG (about 14 hours after my last calorie) was 99. I've never seen anything over 90 before, even when...
I’ve been fasting for several months, rolling 72s. For the first time, I decided to check my blood glucose with a CVS monitor. Yesterday as I was around 36 hours into a fast, I did a reading and my BG...
Hi all, I’ve recently found out I’m prediabetic and was advised to try intermittent fasting by a dietician. I’ve started trying 16/8 and 20/4 IF intervals and have started working out shortly after I break my fast. I noticed that during strength...
I've been practicing intermittent fasting for a couple of years now. With the last month we have been doing one meal every couple of days. I've been trying to push past two days but I keep running into low blood...
I have been doing. Omad keto for 6 weeks due to being obese -bmi 33-and metabolic syndrome. I take metformin and my ha1c was 5.9 befire starting the program. Her is the dilemma....
Hi all. I’ve been doing 4/20 over the past few months. But on and off for a few years. Also eat relatively low carb but not keto. I wear CGM and try to keep my glucose under 100. This week...
For the past 4 days I thought I was on a water only fast. I had gotten these ORS sachet with 2.6g of sodium, 1.5g of pottasium, and I got magnesium citrate tablets of 400 mg. I felt great, the urine...
I heard somewhere that fiber is important in whole fruits vs juices, because the fiber helps to keep the glucose from spiking as much as it would without that fiber (so, juice) Firstly, is this true? And if so, would that...
I'm in my early 40's. My Blood Glucose was always around 80's and 90's. I then had a test done and it was 100. The only thing that changed was I was doing a lot of intermittent fasting and trying to...
I’ve been trying 24 hour fasts, but by 20 hours my glucose goes down to 65, i’m nauseous, shaky, and confused, and my lips and hands are tingly. I don’t have diabetes that I know of. Why does this happen...
So I'm in the middle of a 72 hour water fast (including black coffee + tea), I'm on hour 44ish, and i've been regularly checking my blood sugar and it's consistently been 103-106 regardless of time of day. Today I...
I would classify myself as pre-pre-diabetic with insulin resistance. The labs have been pretty consistent. My fasting sugar locks in at a solid 95 - 105, A1C is around 5. I'm starting to think my body has a real issue...
54M OW:250 CW:228 GW:185 Been doing 8:16 since Mar 2021. NSV - my clothes are all pretty loose and face is noticeably thinner. A couple of weeks ago I hit 226, So 25 lbs in 40 weeks. Up to now I have not...
I’ve been doing IF for … a month maybe? With OMAD over the past few weeks, though I do a weekly 46-48 hour fast. I’ve been lucky in that I don’t get hungry during the fast, but I’ve noticed that...
Hello all. I have a problem. I want to lose weight and I can’t because of hunger migraines when I’m fasting. One time I tried to continue fasting with the migraine and I almost passed out. That was a 3day...
I started grad school about a year ago and really fell off the wagon as far as diet and being sedentary. I’m hoping fasting can help get my levels in a normal range. I know diet is the biggest thing...
I’ve been doing a 7 day fast, with the following protocol: - water, 2 or 3 cups black coffee no later than 1pm, non-caffeinated tea after that - 1 zinc tablet per day (400% dv) - 2 magnesium tablet per day (60% dv) -...
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I once read corn starch spikes blood sugar levels higher than sugar? Is it true? And so yea that got me curious which food item spikes the most Like who's on the top?
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So typically I take inulin everyday before I go to sleep for my gut. I plan to start a 7 day water fast on Monday - I was wondering if I can take inulin during my fast in evening before...
From what I can find they are simple carbs. Is this correct?
I'm eating from 4 till 8pm.my exam is tomorrow on 5 till 8 pm. ,what and how much should I eat to avoid feeling tired mid exam. Cuz normally I feel sluggish and can't concentrate much after eating my 1st...
I'm currently on day 4 of Dry Fasting and my blood sugar number is 86. Normally my blood sugar would be in the low 70s when I do water fast on day 3. I'm guessing dry fast affect the cortisol....
I'm on Day 10 of a pure water fast - I'm only consuming pink sea salt, no-salt and distilled water and I was curious to get some insight from this community about appropriate ketone and blood glucose levels. I'm using...
Here is my (fairly simplified and general) understanding of sugar: * Sugar is a simple carbohydrate, as opposed to complex carbohydrates (starch and fiber). * Both types of carbs supply blood glucose, but complex carbs do it in a...
I’m just starting to use Life (fast timer with social features) app. And I’m interested to start measuring bio markers, to track with whatever frequency appropriate for my goal and fast type. So my question is, what markers do you...
So, I recently started doing the snake diet a few days ago. I lost 2kg at the end of my first 48 hours. But man did I go to the bathroom a lot. Mostly going to piss but several soft...
Usually, my blood sugar level is around 100 mg/dL. Lately I started to fast, 24 or 48 hours. After I fast, say for 48 hours, my glycemia is around 80 mg/dL. Today I measured my glycemia before broking an...
Just wondering which is better fat vs carb for immediate energy (say 1-6 hrs) and if they differ in terms of thinking clearer/could perform better physically?
I usually drink protein shakes every morning, before coffee. I also consider it breakfast, since im not a big fan of eating in the morning. Im curious how quickly amino acids are converted to sugar? I mix about 15 grams...
New to even thinking about blood sugar. I get it checked annually and A1C is good and so is fasting glucose. But I got a glucose checker just to satisfy curiosity. For context I’ve been doing OMAD for the last...
I’ve been using a continuous glucose monitor to see how different food’s affect me. So far it’s been amazing - no problems. Im 45 hrs into a 72 hour fast and my blood glucose is getting low, 53 mg/dL. I...
I can't work out which is the bigger culprit; carbs or salt.
It seems the data on drinking black coffee during your fasting window for autophagy is not clear. Does anyone here know a bit of information on the effect of black coffee during your fasting window? Would it interfere the benefits of fasting...
I was diagnosed with full blown diabetes and immediately started an aggressive fasting program. I have fasted in the past and I don't know why I stopped. Within two weeks I went from 232 to 220lbs. My fasting...
Can anyone recommend a good book on the science and management of blood sugar?
How do glycemic index and total carb content of foods interact when it comes to post meal blood sugar spikes? Let's say I eat a bowl of white rice vs two bowls of oatmeal. Assuming rice and oatmeal have the...
Exactly what it says in the title. I start work very early and find a cup of strong coffee (milk no sugar) gives me a much needed energy burst. Currently on the 16:8 plan so I obviously shouldn't be having...
I keep hearing that prescription Rx doesn’t break your metabolic (not caloric) fast, but literally everything else except water will. Why is this? Do fasting gurus say this to avoid legal responsibility of someone not taking their pills to avoid...
Let's move away from conventional wisdom and indoctrinated programing that a super majority of us were raised on. I've done countless dry fasts from 1-5 days, and my two longest prolonged dry fasts were 7 days thus far. I have...
I have read online food takes about 7 hours to digest, if this is true, what is the point of eating carbs shortly before a workout, or even consuming pre workout?
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Doing OMAD (either lunch or dinner, depends) for weight loss (down from 136kg to 85kg, aim for 75kg, or at least until i get rid of belly and thigh fat) and I drink 500ml of water with: ACV(2tbsp), lemon(2tbsp) and...
Does lean meat and concentrated whey protein spike insulin resistance more than fattier meats or is it just a keto thing?
I’m currently fasting in an effort to get myself back into ketosis after a break. I’m at 36 hours, and was hoping to be able to break my fast soon. I just check my blood sugar after an intense workout...
I've been intermittent fasting to varying degrees for several years and have recently ramped it up to 18 - 20 hours per day. I did that partly because I hit a plateau with my weight and could not lose the...
Are there some forms of sodium that should be avoided and some that should be consumed? When will sodium hydrate you and when will it dehydrate you?
I just started IF this week, CW - 398 GW - 180. I have been a type 1 diabetic for 25+ years. I have been on an insulin pump for 20 years. I have discussed IF with my doctor and...
Say if I do a 4 day water fast. Then eat normally for 2 days, and follow that with another 3 day water fast. Is that the same as doing a straight 7 day fast?
hi everyone! i hope all is well i wanted to ask why i feel tired after eating a big meal when i haven’t really eaten in two days. i felt really shaky while eating and i fasted for longer and...
Hi im new to this sub.. I plan to do keto & IF . I have 1. T2d insulin dependent 2. Hypertension 3. Panic disorder & anxiety ( ON medication) My schedule sleeps at btwn 3 to 4am Wake up at 11 to 12noon, starts...
Hi all. A couple of times I’ve fasted I’ve lost partial vision and experienced weakness and felt shaky. I won’t even be fasting that long, maybe at 15 hours mark. What can I do to avoid this moving forward. Thanks....
Is eating bread as bad for you as eating processed sugar? Both end up as glucose?
Title. I have reactive hypoglycemia (blood sugar crashes within a few hours of eating). However I'd like to fast, but I'm not sure if blood sugar when not eating is an issue, or if anyone here has a similar situation....
Stupid question but is a lettuce wrap from carls Jr considered keto ?
Should I stop sugar by fruits also ? This is a loosing fat question
I am on 4th day of 7 day fast, mainly for weight loss but don't wanna miss out on autophagy as well. I ordered some diet soda and flavored carbonated water to suppress my cravings. I wanna know that the...
When guidelines say that you should have 37 grams of sugar per day, does that just mean added sugar or does it include natural sugar as well?
I've seen a lot of articles explaining what autophagy is, but not very many on how it's triggered and how to increase autophagy levels, other than those saying intermittent fasting helps. I'd greatly appreciate any recommendations for articles--preferably from...
So I'm looking for no added sugar cereal but a lot of them contain barley malt extract/syrup. This is described as an unrefined sweetener but it still seems to be about 55% sugar and there is only a negligible fibre,...
Hi everyone so due to persisting health issues I stated a medical water fasting few months ago 48 hr fast almost 3 times a month My question is can I execute protocol mentioned above for long period of time without...
Would there be any downsides to exclusively using fruit as your carb source? The rest of the diet would essentially just be meat and vegetables, no grains or roots/tubers.
Who has glucose test strips? To answer the question about whether adding milk/cream/butter/unsweetened almond milk to our morning coffee breaks the fast and makes us dirty cheaters we need a bunch of people to participate in an experiment. Some should...
What would happen if I break my 3 day fast with horrible carbs like pancakes? Not planning on it, just curious.
Hello everyone, I’m 26, 5’11, 211lbs. Work out everyday, zero medical issues. I’ve been working for 5 years, lifting and cardio. I’ve decided to do OMAD (one meal a day) for a month now. Diet mostly consists of 4 eggs, 4 sausage...
I am in my 90h out of 120h, everything is good except I always crave sweets(chocolate, pastry with chocolate, mostly everything with chocolate in it, but other sweets as well) in my fasts. I overcome it but it makes me...
As you know part of the digestion of starches happens in the mouth from the salivary amylase, that happens when you thouroughly chew the food. My question is if you eat staches from a well blended soup, like a soup with...
Thanks all to the great community here. I IF'd my way to fantastic weight loss a few years ago (when combined with a calorie deficit) and sporadically for health purposes I have practiced 16-8 IF for weeks at a time...
Hi! So I found this thread and study: https://www.reddit.com/r/science/comments/1152dnv/insulin_resistance_after_a_3day_fast_is/ that seems to say 3 days fasting+ have a negative effect on insulin, reduces insulin sensitivity and increases insulin resistance . First time I heard that, any insights? Not seeking medical advice,...
i see different things. some sources said that 18 hours did as much as 20 hours. if that’s the case then why do people try to fast longer? sometimes even days? what does it do? after a certain point does your...
After the fasting, blood sugar was optimal for two days, then It started to get high during the fasting state, and It was costantly over 115 and in the fed state It webt to 200. Why the benefits vanished so...
How does LCHF/intermittent fasting affect PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)?
I’ve been fasting for about two months now for pre-diabetes. Yesterday I went to a heart health event sponsored by work and when they did the blood glucose check, my glucose was still high despite the fact that I was...
So I have been practicing IF for two years now. I practice 18-6 and love it. I work out fasted and break my fast with my post workout meal. I am trying to wrap my head around blood glucose and...
Hi - so I've been reading the book and gotten to the part about cortisol and I think I'm missing something. I've googled online and I don't read much written about it, and it's thoroughly confusing as to why...
I have type 1 diabetes, so my pancreas can't deliver insulin. Now when I fast, my blood sugar rises. Be it through strenuous exercise or simply by natural means after getting up in the morning. In healthy people, the body...
I have been fasting for a couple of months now but I’m just asking a quick question in regards to drinking a zero calorie drink with 4 g if carbs yesterday. I know that technically breaks a fast but if...
Hi all I'm I wanted to get someone's knowledge on this. So I'm coming to an end on my 24 hour fast. I went to the gym and worked out hard for 60 minutes my average heart rate was 172 peaking at 190 according...
Hi, I used to do OMAD but recently I’ve switched to a more flexible routine that’s been largely working out for me. Basically, I’m just trying to consistently make healthier food choices and eat until I’m satisfied, get 8 hours...