Diabetes

[JeepHead]

my labs last week showed a 78 for glucose, big drop from prior 100+
I've lost 13 pounds so far on semiglutide, 246 to 233. Next 13 is harder.
we all need to do what works best for us.

I passed by the ice cream aisle today because I remembered weigh in Saturday.
perhaps I need a mental crutch
and I'm ok with that
some of us need help even if we eat responsibly, this isn't about eating garbage vs vegan.
no question you will get healthier on a vegan diet but most of us choose not to
so life is all about balance and compromise, thankfully guided by lab scores which quantify how we are doing.
100 years ago they probably would have used leeches.
now we have real time monitors.
I want to avoid what some of you are going through and all of your experiences are helpful.

I was on semiglutide for a while and now I'm on Tirzepatide. It has absolutely killed my appetite! I will go 24-30 hours without eating anything at all some days, and when I do eat, I'm luck to eat a measuring cup of food. It also makes me feel so fatigued some days to where I don't want to do anything for a day or two after the shot. It's not as bad now in my 3rd month of it but the first two were wicked horrible.

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[ArlyA]

I was on semiglutide for a while and now I'm on Tirzepatide. It has absolutely killed my appetite! I will go 24-30 hours without eating anything at all some days, and when I do eat, I'm luck to eat a measuring cup of food. It also makes me feel so fatigued some days to where I don't want to do anything for a day or two after the shot. It's not as bad now in my 3rd month of it but the first two were wicked horrible.

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Are you type II?

 

[JeepHead]

Are you type II?

Yes, T2

 

[NorTracNY]

I hope that cup of food is pure protein. It's not good to be tired because you're not eating. Your body needs food, not chemicals.

 

[txdon]

Cheese and bacon are wonderful foods. Why do you think vegan would be healthy? I'm not saying it's not healthy, but you can be vegan and still eat junk and struggle to get enough protein that your body will absorb.

Being vegan for 12 years, since my heart attack, you are absolutely right about eating vegan junk food but you are absolutely wrong about struggling to get enough protein. Plant based protein is better for life in the body than animal protein. I don't struggle to get enough protein and I am not protein deficient as 12 years of blood test show. I know this is a diabetic thread so I'll bug out, just had to correct a common myth about vegans and animal vs. plant protein.

Learn more why you live longer with plant protein than animal protein:

Animal Protein vs. Plant-Based Protein | NutritionFacts.org

I discuss a public health case for modernizing the definition of protein quality.

nutritionfacts.org

 

[ArlyA]

Most Americans get plenty of protein. More is not better. Like your mother said "eat your veggies" and in-soluble's (salad) to keep your gut cleaned out. I love a nice salad.

 

[NorTracNY]

Being vegan for 12 years, since my heart attack, you are absolutely right about eating vegan junk food but you are absolutely wrong about struggling to get enough protein. Plant based protein is better for life in the body than animal protein. I don't struggle to get enough protein and I am not protein deficient as 12 years of blood test show. I know this is a diabetic thread so I'll bug out, just had to correct a common myth about vegans and animal vs. plant protein.

Learn more why you live longer with plant protein than animal protein:

Animal Protein vs. Plant-Based Protein | NutritionFacts.org

I discuss a public health case for modernizing the definition of protein quality.

nutritionfacts.org

As I said, it can be an issue. Just like some vegan's eat junk. Also understand that everyone's body is different.

ArlyA is correct. Too much protein will be turned into glucose by the body.

 

[daugen]

Don, thanks for input. I know from personal observation that you eat well.
the video was interesting, what jumped out at me was how bad eggs are.
eggs and cheese, I love dairy.
It doesn't like me though.

I asked about AIC tests. He said Medicare limits number but still you can get at least four a year paid for, maybe more.
So I told him I'd like that added to my semiannual blood work and he said fine. Am surprised it wasn't automatic.

lot of the ways to help reduce diabetes also seem good for heart disease, same kinds of foods and increase in activity

 

[ArlyA]

lot of the ways to help reduce diabetes also seem good for heart disease, same kinds of foods and increase in activity

Man-o-man, you got that right!

 

[txdon]

my labs last week showed a 78 for glucose, big drop from prior 100+
I've lost 13 pounds so far on semiglutide, 246 to 233. Next 13 is harder.
we all need to do what works best for us.

Drew, Just don't hurt yourself and know all the side effects.

OZEMPIC: Risks, Benefits, and Natural Alternatives to GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs | NutritionFacts.org

nutritionfacts.org