Fasting and Blood Glucose | Dr. Mindy Pelz

[@StephenieWith3Es]

There are so many comments on other channels like this where people say “fasting isn’t for me because my blood sugar went up!” And they quit fasting and continue their high sugar/T2D lifestyle. They think the blood sugar increase bad is bad and it must mean fasting is making them worse. Well…we know differently. I know people personally who have done this.

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@Sheshecakes]

I finally broke through! I went through the higher glucose levels at first. It took me about a month to get bs to go down and ketones to go up enough to see higher ketosis and to lose lbs. I remembered Dr Mindy saying don’t give up and just keep fasting. Also, I was still not COMPLETELY off of sugar. Once I got in my head that even the smallest amount of sugar was hindering progress the switch flipped! Just like she said it would! I also increased my fasting period to 36 hrs once a week(18:6 normally) and even stretched to 42 and that was like a rocket went off!! 🚀 soooo in longer fasts I’ll lose about 3lbs and then 1 lb everyday if I don’t eat sugar or carbs and get protein and fiber. 🎉 it’s blowing my mind! But I had a ton of stored sugar from years of eating like crap! You just have to change your mind about food! Prayers for you all and thank you Dr Mindy! I want you to know I’ve been telling all of my girlfriends about you and sending out videos to anyone who will watch! Your mission is my mission here in Amarillo, Texas!! Love you!!❤

[@debiwillis9045]

I need to try the longer fasts, my story sounds like yours! I'm from Amarillo originally, no living there now. Hope the recent fires dud no harm.

[@Sheshecakes]

@@debiwillis9045 fellow amariloan!! yes! The longer fast definitely do the trick. I do a 36 hr once a week just to break any barriers. Thank you for your kind words! The fires cause much devastation for many but God is good and will restore everything in time! Prayers for your fasting journey! You can do it!

[@prettyricky9147]

Needed to see this right now. Just binged after a month of doing things right and I feel physically crappy. Back on track. Thank you ❤

[@Jeannebeanny]

I was wondering why my blood sugar wasn't going down when I wasn't eating anything! Thank you for this explanation. Makes total sense from what I was seeing.

[@imawesome1822]

Don’t eat anything for 10 days . It will go down .

[@TiffanyWhitmore]

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[@nickimartin5208]

Months and months! But I am finally there! Woot woot 😩🤔😉🎉

[@dorothyskarpaas1180]

Me too! And I'm still dealing with it. Sardine fast for hopefully, 3 days to gett rid if it

[@johnmcgowanireland695]

Me too, still waiting though.

[@turboboost99]

I've been on a low carb diet for about 6 months, and had been doing a 16:8 intermittent fasting regimen. My blood glucose was averaging around 170 each day. Then about 3 weeks ago I decided to do a 40-hour fast 2x a week. On the first day that I did a 40-hour fast, I tested 5 times during the day from morning to night, and my numbers ranged from a low of 202 to a high of 267! And for the following 2 days, the numbers were also mostly above 200. I was very frustrated, confused, and discouraged. Then, all of a sudden, I woke up on day 4 with a fasting glucose of 126! Then I did another 40-hour fast, and from then on, my morning numbers have fallen to below 100, with today being the lowest at 75. I think what happened is that I finally depleted the glycogen in my liver and muscles, and I went into ketosis. My average daily numbers now are at around 130 and still falling! Exercise no longer causes a rise in blood sugar either. I had been reading about the power of fasting in managing blood sugar, but I didn't think it would work so miraculously! It's effect is nothing short of astounding.

[@Leo-iq1le]

Wow, good stuff, going to have to try this, my numbers are not as high but average around 140 during the day. Between 160-104 very rare to be under 100, starts high in the morning and goes down throughout the day. I thought it was better to eat something early( low calorie but high in fat) because it seemed to lower the sugar reading faster. But it seems it may be a mistake to have done this. Analyzing your example and considering Dr. Mindy's explanation above, now it make sense why blood sugar will stay higher at first. Thanks for sharing. Cheers and Blessings

[@alexbishop84]

God I’m glad I saw this video. I thought I was doing it wrong. It’s hard to keep track of what foods will kick me out of Ketosis if my blood sugar stays high.

[@sharongriffin3387]

That's fantastic information. It completely illustrates the teaching in Mindy's video. Thanks for sharing.

[@bxrrislayy]

Thank you for sharing. The resetters FB group shared this video. It’s exactly what I needed. I woke up 35 hours into a 36 hr fast with a reading of 286. I suspected what she was saying but I was unsure. I am type 2 and have been following a long acting insulin regime and getting frustrated. I’m the poster child for metabolic syndrome. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I’ve learned a lot about fasting over the years and have toyed with it. Last year, I fasted my way to an A1C of 7.9… but ‘life’ put me off my fasting game… which was not hard to do. I was doing a 3hr eating window… started with 6 and worked it down because eating was harder than fasting. I was hungry my whole eating window. I know it was my hormones out of whack. After a few weeks at 6 hrs, I noticed my hunger becoming more manageable and decided fewer eating hours was doable and necessary given the diabetes and metabolic issues. Fast forward a year. I gained 20lbs and my A1C is hiking up ( all while on meds)… I went back to Mindy and bought the newest book. FLAG. I am post menopausal (hysterectomy at 50). I am now 56 and the health concerns are mounting. My dr told me 2 wks ago that I was ripe for a heart attack and added even more meds. Ugh. After doing that, reluctantly, for 2 weeks… and just getting more bloated… even though I was fasting for at least 12hrs a day, I knew it wasn’t enough for my situation. I started a 36 hr fast. I hadn’t been wearing a CGM but I put one on last night, 28 hrs into the fast. My blood sugar reading was 226. Then upon waking it was so high. I started Googling and everything said I should report to the ER… but I feel fine. Well, I’m a bit hungry 😂. I put some sea salt under my tongue and drank water. I’m a little tired because sleep was hard… but I’m clearer in my head than I have been. I just want to be sure I’m not going to die. I need to get a keto monitor… but going by how I feel… I’m not going to die. No headache or fever… no body aches beyond the norm. I’m going to break this first fast at 36+ hours… follow my plan for a 12 hr eating window today, and do another 36hr fast tomorrow. I’m planning 3 per week for now. I’ve obvy got blood sugar stores everywhere. Lol. I feel good about my plan. Am grateful there is a community and information I can rely on to do this safely and not be told to see my dr because my numbers are high ( without other dangerous symptoms. ) Happy fasting everyone. ❤

[@Gracemarcantel]

I've been fasting for 34 hrs and my bs is 128 which is so disappointing cuz it was at 90 when I went to bed last night. So thanks for this video, it gives me reassurance. The messed up part is I'm in ketosis but it feels yucky cuz my blood sugar is so high.

[@Denise23451]

So this explains why my eye sight actually improved while I was fasting. I try to fast at least 1-3 days a month.

[@maggieluterek1173]

Omg I never thought about that…

[@janae6238]

How long are you fasting on the 1-3 days a month? I fast 14-17 most days and my eyes aren’t getting better yet :/

[@Denise23451]

@@janae6238 I try at least once every 3 months. I usually do 18-6 on a daily or a one meal a day (omad). I believe that also helps.

[@janinewesterweel6501]

Want to thank you for your amazing info, and for referring me to Dr Jason Fung. For the first time in 32 years of being a Type 1 diabetic, I feel validated! So much of what the two of you say resonates with me and how I've actually wanted to handle my body, my eating and my condition for years! This issue with the BS rising during a fast was really bugging me, but it makes so much sense that obviously my body needs to get rid of what's been stored for so long 😮 Generally though, my levels are perfect while fasting. I still just have one major problem - and that is the fact that THE MOMENT I start eating again, my BS jumps to 200/300! Even when I start with the "pre-break fast" snack and a small bowl of homemade (greens) soup... 😢 BTW, I've now built up to 24 or 36 hours once a week, with 16/8 in-between, doing a hormone building day once an week (for us menopausal ladies!) and completed my first 72- hour ever a few weeks back. I was so amazed at myself - didn't think I'd ever manage that - and a day later, realised I was no longer feeling the crippling, arthritic back pain that I've lived with for nearly 3 decades! 😮😮 So, things are definitely changing for the better. Now just to get my sugar levels properly on track... 🙏

[@beroze77]

I am a T1D also, nearly 22 years. I just recently learned about Dr. Mindy. I saw her book in a book store and then heard her on Dr. Mercola. I purchased her book a week ago and have started reading it. Other than the T1D all of my labwork is good. However I am at least 30lbs overweight, having gained 15lbs in the past 2 years. I need to get my A1c under 7.0. My current Endo is the first one in all these years who has strongly recommended a low carb diet. How does all of this work with those of us who are fighting against ourselves without a fully functioning pancreas? I'm also 45 and in perimenopause. I need a lot of help.

[@janinewesterweel6501]

@@beroze77 it's scary how we've been forced to eat for so long, isn't it! I wish I'd known about Dr Mindy and Dr Fung 32 years ago. I'm convinced I wouldn't have become diabetic after my first pregnancy, if only I knew! Dr Mindy put me onto Dr Jason Fung - he's known for reversing type 2 and has a lot of great info for us type 1's. Search his channel on KZbin. I'm also at the point of needing a lot of help - menopausal T1 with arthritis, hiatus hernia and no gallbladder. So for me, what's good for one of those is bad for the other. A very challenging time to say the least, and BS levels on a roller coaster...🥺

[@Puglover130]

@@beroze77 you’re doing the right thing. The old way of dealing with T1 was basically “you can have what you want, just make sure you inject enough insulin to counter the sugar” What a mistake. Now so many T1 are realizing they feel so much better, and losing weight by eating LC a and having a goal to need as Little insulin as possible. For type 1. Insulin isn’t the enemy . But too much insulin isn’t good for anyone.

[@katheakaija9046]

I might suggested breaking your fast with protein & fat - zero carbs.....example bone broth with a tablespoon of EVOO, wait at least 1/2 hr., then avocado, wait 1/2 hr. then a probiotic...saurkraut is good, goat milk kefir, etc then wait...then add your greens, maybe a little more LEAN protein.....see how that works...

[@janinewesterweel6501]

@@katheakaija9046 yes, I usually do my "pre break fast" with a boiled egg and some avo. Ha be been having the bins broth with fasts of 36 hours or more. What is EVOO? Just watched Dr Fung's vid on when to eat the carbs, so I think I'll try your suggestion of the greens almost last on my next fast! 👍

[@saundraschrock311]

It took me almost a year for your glucose to be down during fasting. I wish I knew this a year ago. It would have saved me a lot of frustration. Thank you, Dr. Mindy

[@topspotstables]

Wow! Thanks for sharing!

[@ngoclanca]

Thanks for sharing

[@lauraeasterling4832]

Thank you - this helps me!

[@Katz1950]

73 yr old with weight issues all my life. Had 2 gastric bypasses. Started fasting 2 months ago. Fasting Glucose around 115-120. Today, after several 24 fasts with Omad…it’s 92! Have lost 21#..lots of tweaking with carbs. Thank you, Dr. Mindy for all your videos. They’ve been invaluable for me🦋

[@DrMindyPelz]

Thank you💙 The Menopause Reset is currently being revised and will release SUMMER 2023! drmindypelz.com/books/ My new book FAST LIKE A GIRL has information for you as well! www.fastlikeagirl.com Get this - resetacademy.drmindypelz.com/menopause-survival-guide

[@sarahbretz7545]

I’ve been doing intermittent fasting for over a month. I got the keto mojo meter. My blood sugar is still high (over 100) when I’m fasting. I hope that it’s just because my body’s working through stored sugar. I feel healthy from fasting & I love your videos. Thank you

[@LisaSaffell]

Im looking at that meter, do you feel like it is accurate?

[@sarahbretz7545]

@@LisaSaffell I don’t know. It did come with control solutions to test it’s accuracy, but I haven’t done that yet. Since you asked, I’ll do that now.

[@MikeHursh]

I'm a month in and I'm finding of the three blood glucose meters I have the keto mojo is consistently high. Why in doubt I double test with another meter. I emailed ketomojo and checked with the solution. I got a cut and paste response from KM, no two meters ever agree. They were silent on why there's is higher. Bottom line I'm seeing glucose fluctuations as DR Mindy describes in this video and I'm dropping pounds.

[@sarahbretz7545]

@@MikeHursh Interesting

[@megan7985]

​@@LisaSaffellI wear a cgm and found the ketomojo to be extremely accurate.

[@michaelfortney7510]

I experienced this for about 3 months and then boom it stopped. I would be surprised when I expected around 115 and it was 75. Or I also used to be weak or feel weird or have a racing heart at anything below 90. Now even at 72 and fasting I have massive energy. It works.

[@CG-mj8tk]

So it took u about 3 months of fasting and low carb before sugars dropped from 115s to 70s???

[@Healing_Decibels]

What did you do diet and lifestyle wise (during those 3 months) to achieve such an awesome fasting BS result ?

[@EmmaVoyseyHealth]

Me too! But I’ve only just got my blood glucose monitor so have no idea how high my fasting levels were when I had greater levels of stored sugar-in-bodyfat. I’m down to 135 lbs from somewhere up near 150lbs back at the beginning of January. I’m 5‘8“ tall and 54 years old, postmenopausal. I’m so interested to see where this journey will take me as I’m absolutely loving my lean, stronger body minus all the general aches and pains, which have dogged me through out my adult life, because of my inflammatory high sugar lifestyle. And I thought I was healthy! 😂 Dr Mindy; your advice & teachings are so helpful & uplifting. ❤❤❤

[@Skymama21]

I’ve been working on improving my metabolic health since the beginning of January of 2023, so new to all this!! I’ve been working to cut out added sugar, and eat a diet with way fewer carbs, coupled with time restricted eating. I had a full blood panel drawn the 2nd week in March, so about 10 weeks on this new lifestyle. I was dismayed that after about 22 hours fasting, my blood glucose was 107! UGH! Well light dimmed, but NOT extinguished, pressing onward with hopes that in time, my health corrects! Thanks so much for your passion Dr. Mindy! I’ve learned so much from you, and am shocked that, at 63, my doctor HAS NEVER talked to me about metabolic health! She pushed back when I also pressed for a fasting insulin test, saying my A1-C would suffice, stating that insurance would likely not cover it! When I looked at what the lab was going to charge for the fasting insulin test, it was $7 and change, certainly not a bank breaker!! Thanks again!!!!

[@ambrosiofamily6902]

Keep up the good work! As a 64 year old woman, I am deeply saddened by all I was never told about metabolic health. So many years of damage we all piled up to our bodies. I am one year into Keto and IF and I feel like a million bucks, my husband too. For us, no more high blood pressure meds, arthritic pains, heartburn, leg and foot craps, low energy and a seemingly endless list of things we assumed was age-related. Our quite overweight family doctor, whom I loved, retired last year (our age) due to health conditions. I want to “teach” him now.

[@thejoyofsingingcanada]

I can’t express how much I agree with both of you. I am 55 and have just started IF. My doctor says I’m within healthy ranges for all my tests but my naturopath says no way- I’m too close to unhealthy ranges in her opinion in many of my blood tests. She’s working with me and totally supportive of IF. I used to have arthritic pain in my hips - at 55! - all gone now after 10 weeks of IF and following Dr Mindy’s advice.

[@svdoinitright7519]

@@ambrosiofamily6902 There are a lot of us in the same boat (and around the same age). I sometimes feel like we were guinea pigs for medical mal-practicioners.

[@Healing_Decibels]

Did you find a way to get your fasting insulin checked? My doctor won’t order it either and says he could lose his job if he doesn’t follow insurance protocols.

[@jkimpeters4219]

Order labs through walk-in lab they go through quest and lab corp. you can do this without a doctors order.

[@FlowFinderUSA]

i suppose the question is 'how long' does it take for each of those areas to 'dump' the sugar? i know there is no exact date, but a ballpark i think will help folks like me who may not realize they are tapping into these stores of sugar and how to make sure we are getting rid of them to help us return to normal.

[@EmmaVoyseyHealth]

I suppose that will depend entirely on how much stored sugar and individual has. And an easier way to understand this might be that if you are fatter, then you are more likely to have higher stored sugar levels, than somebody who is lean. I suspect that as your body fat percentage drops, so must therefore your stored sugar levels as you have depleted them by fasting practices? Am I right Dr Mindy?

[@saud1963-]

Dr. Mandy please refresh our mind about dry fasting as we as Muslims will start fasting Ramadan for one month.

[@DrMindyPelz]

See this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2mki6yNhsp8sMk

[@jorsetti]

Thank you so much for this video! Needed to see this video because I started 16:8 Intermittent Fasting back on 090123. In the first 3 months I saw my glucose go down but in the 4th month, my glucose shot up to a fasting of 185 (I’m a type 2) and nothing I did helped, varying fast lengths including 2 different days of a 24 hour fast. Also in the fourth month my body felt very comfortable fasting. I decided to try a 72 hour fast and boom! I saw glucose drop to a healthier level of 107 fasting. I have been eating low carb and exercising plenty. The high glucose I was experiencing must have been glycogen stores in liver and elsewhere dumping out into my bloodstream. I feel fantastic now and know IF is my permanent lifestyle. I’m no longer on any diabetic meds. It’s a wonderful journey! Thank You Dr. Mindy! You’re Awesome and Very Inspirational!

[@DrMindyPelz]

That's amazing! Congratulations! You're doing amazing for taking control of your health and healing. Keep going and know that you're living in a miraculous BODY. 💗🙌

[@MorganMcCartor]

Thank you for sharing your story! I'm at that 4th month shoot up in fasting bg now, so very supportive info.

[@helensilver81]

Hi Dr Mindy, I experienced this a few weeks ago after doing a 42 hour fast; on hour 39 blood sugar was 6.1 on hour 42 it was 7.1 I did send you a message and you very kindly replied. Thank you again for your prompt reply. Fasting in the UK has always seemed to be fround upon my our doctors, but now strangely enough, they seem to be coming round to this lifestyle, especially as they see the results. A M A Z I N G

[@gcamp011]

This is great timing. I've been taking my blood sugar first thing in the morning and it's been high, but by the time I'm ready to break my fast around 12pm, it's a lot lower (under 100). This video spoke directly to my concerns lol

[@yaneth1080]

Same for me! What does that mean?

[@doreengilchrist724]

Same here!

[@EmmaVoyseyHealth]

Me too!

[@fabianaserodio6142]

I experienced exactly this and I got worried thinking I was pre diabetic. I even asked the doctor to do exams and it came back normal. Thank you for explaining this.

[@eas1404]

Hi, Dr. Mindy. I am 60 years old and a longtime sufferer from high blood pressure. 185 over 140. After discovering fasting, I am amazed at the difference it made. I am very strict with myself and will now start monitoring my blood sugar levels. My last blood pressure test was 120 over 65.

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@dominiquehould8981]

@@DrMindyPelz Thanks for your good teaching . I am not a diabetic but I started Keto and intermittent fasting, so I want to do a 36 hour fast but my sugar went down to 4.6 then I read it was normal but later in the day my sugar went down to 3. 6 so I decided to eat a salad and some protein . Do you have a video on non diabetic low blood sugar while fasting ?

[@jenni4ash]

Amazing timing! I just did my first 36 hour fast and took my blood sugar around hour 34 and was surprised it was 135! Makes total sense now. Thanks Dr. Mindy!

[@michelletaylor9097]

How do you test for that? Meaning I am wondering if there is a non skin prick method fasters are doing? Thanks!

[@Ki77a_WhSpRz]

​@@michelletaylor9097 The best is the finger prick test.. It's in real time on what's going on with your blood sugar

[@jansmith3158]

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[@mohamadnahhas8871]

Yes. I have experienced this high sugar while fasting and it is frustrating. mMu question is how long I need to begin seeing a 70-90 mg/ dL when fasting?

[@jenni4ash]

@@michelletaylor9097 I used the finger prick test. You could also look into a continuous glucose monitor but they can be expensive. Only two ways I know of to check your blood sugar from home.

[@dianabushby-haney9671]

This is exactly what has happened to me the last couple of days. Fasting glucose was up and I didn't understand what was happening.. Thanks so much for the explanation!!

[@JoAnnCarpenter815]

This makes sense Dr Mindy, I’m type 2 diabetic & I found out that one of my medications causes high glucose & cholesterol. I have lost 55 pounds since September & have lost 5 inches in my waist by cutting out sugars. Once more time passes & my persistence continues I hope that my blood glucose will reflect positively!

[@antheitmann152]

I’m experiencing the blood sugar testing in a gated state of 105-115! I just kept shaking my head and thinking WTH? So glad that happened upon Loving It On Keto who recommend your channel! Thank you!

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@susanneff4240]

So glad I found you. I’ve been O mad for a about a year and I noticed my sugars were high in the morning when I wake up like 103 or 105. And I figured the only way I could get it down is by getting on the treadmill and walking for like 20 minutes and it’ll bring it down to the low nineties.

[@juliets9824]

Thank you so much for that explanation. It makes sense. It took 6 months of hard work to start seeing my morning numbers below 100. Im hitting around 96 now. But during the 6 months, I felt like I was on a rollercoaster ride with the dawn phenomenon kicking my numbers up. Again, thank you!

[@jamesphasman3922]

This explains just what I have been pondering! It takes 36-48 hours before my blood sugar get below 85-90 and at 55-6 hours I can get to 75, thank you for the insight 👍🏻🙏🏼😀

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@dawnedwards4023]

Dr. Mindy, as soon as this happened, I searched for information from you, and I'm so relieved to find it. 2 months I have been not drinking alcohol, concentrating on metabolic flexibility, whole foods, and all-around better protocol. My fasted bloods have always been around 112 but have shot up to 136. I know I'm doing everything right, fasting every day, approx 18 to 20 hours. Now I can breathe a sigh of relief and know that this is a positive change and keep testing until the day it drops... 😅 I was fearful that high glucose would trigger insulin to now, make me, store everything as fat. Peace and love to you and your family ✌️🫶

[@marysusa6985]

OMG, I needed to hear this. I have found my morning blood sugars are high even though I have been fasting since 3 PM the day prior. I was hoping it had something to do with my body using sugar, so perfect timing for me to hear this. Thank you.

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@kathyharris8314]

I've just been diagnosed as Pre diabetic and I asked my doctor for a CGM. I have been IF for over a month and have cut my carb intake to about 50 g per day. Today is day 3 with the CGM and my 3 day average bg is at 123 but I was concerned about the fluctuations during the day because I am fasting. This video explains it so well and now I know that the goal is to get the daily average down and now I have a starting point and each day the CGM is gathering more info to help me stay on track. I now consider the spikes as my body is dumping excess sugar which is the goal. Thank you so much for having the answers when we need them!

[@DrMindyPelz]

Woohoo! I'm so glad to hear this content is helping you 🙌 For more support consider joining one of my communities - Reset Academy, where I and my team of health coaches teach the fundamentals of fasting in depth - bit.ly/3LgE5my Facebook FREE Resetters Collaborative - Just request to join, answer 3 questions, agree to the rules and your in - bit.ly/Resetters

[@CellebrateLife]

I’ve been doing fast like a girl protocol for about a month now. When I started my fasting blood sugar was between 130 and 140. And I’ve been getting it down in the 90s or low hundreds recently but we went on a three day mini vacation this weekend. No foods were available that were clean so I did my best to make the best choices, except for chips and salsa when we did Mexican And I was wondering what my levels would be when I got home. This morning my blood sugar was 111 which isn’t great, but it’s not as the bad as it was and I had only gained about a pound, which was great because I had lost almost 10, so I couldn’t really see results which is so encouraging.

[@GinaFerraraReiki]

So grateful for the video and all of the comments. They help remove some of the stressors involved in learning what is Happening within. Taking blood sugars is a great window into this body!

[@mmitchemful]

This is so helpful. It took me a few months to get to place where I’m consistently 90 or lower. I no longer have the glucose dump in the middle of the night and can maintain healthy glucose levels for greater than 95% is the day. I had to make lifestyle changes. Was a sugar addict, plain and simple and decided to give it up. I also started wearing a cgm which was game changing so I could monitor what foods caused spikes and learned how my body feels when my sugars are out of range. I also learned to “drop and squat” to bring my glucose spike down. Wearing the cgm has been a game changer. I vary my fasts, find I don’t need hacks as often to fast for 17+, as often as before. No judgment, I use them when needed, I just find I don’t need them as often. I’m down 15 lbs and finally after years of not being able to budge my weight feel confident I’ll get to my goal weight loss 30-40 lbs. I don’t crave sugar as before and feel more control over my eating. I was discouraged early on but stuck with it. Had to remember I didn’t gain 40lbs overnight and it was going to take time to change my eating and daily sugar habits. I had to stop emotional/boredom eating and do something different. I’ve learned a lot from you and greatly appreciate you Dr. Mindy!

[@nolongerconfused6284]

Last May, my blood sugar was 59 when I went in for my annual exam. I started watching your videos last week & I did a 48 hour fast. Checked my blood and it was 113! I freaked. So glad you have this explaining what's going on with our bodies, it calmed me down. Just started this journey a week ago, but am looking forward to seeing how long it'll take me to get that number down during an extended fast. ☺️

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@danpan001]

Isn't 59 too low?

[@nolongerconfused6284]

@@danpan001 I do think it's low, but I haven't checked it in a while!

[@mrsbootsworkouts]

Wow.. I have been addicted to sugar :( I try to avoid sugar substitutes because they are horrible for bladder health. I started fasting 1 day a week 2 days ago, and it is soooo hard. Yesterday I fasted since 2pm (half a day). It is very hard to abstain from sugar with a full time desk job and kids. I am 47, 5'4 and 140-145 lbs. I really hope that by listening to your channel, I will some day make a will power effort. Fasting and abstaining from sugar seems a terrible beast to face..

[@IntenseFitness1980]

same here :( some people were successful, but I had many relapses with horrible consequences

[@LoveLife-mm5wx]

I also have very hard time staying away from sugar.. even though I know how bad it is :(

[@joannamaldonado1446]

Can you substitute sweet things made with non artificial sweeteners like Stevia and swerve? It has saved me when I have cravings and.satisfies a sweet tooth. The best part is that there is no kickback of the awful damage sugar brings and no blood sugar spikes.

[@mrsbootsworkouts]

@@joannamaldonado1446 Hmm.. I suppose it's fine if not consumed in high doses. I noticed that when I eat a small sweet treat, my cravings disappear and it's easier for me to control my food intake. When I was using artificial sweeteners, I would end up overeating something I did not even want and yet still have cravings. Perhaps it's because I am addicted to sugar far more than you :)

[@ashasudhir1623]

You will don’t worry because we all have been there. But once you start a full time fasting regime as per your choice you will not look back. It will become your lifetime routine. Speaking with experience. Two meals a day is my permanent thing with Omad once in a while depending on my menstruation cycle. Nd I don’t touch anything sweet unless on rare occasions that to just to satisfy my liking. Nd all thanks to dr Mindy and dr. Berg. They guided me change my life. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@PeaceLoveJoyAbundance]

Thank you!! I’ve experience this on a 36 hour fast and will not be discouraged next time it happens ❤

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@NicholeLewis-b2c]

Thank you for putting it like you do!! I feel hopeful. Been listening to “fast like a girl”. Doing IF and extended fasts. T2 but just got some good news from blood work. A1C is 5.5. Got upset because lately my number is 135 in the morning! Came to find you to keep motivated while feeling discouraged. THANK YOU!

[@DrMindyPelz]

YOU'RE amazing! Your dedication is truly inspiring 💙

[@5766MARIA]

Hiiii Dr. Mindy Just got done with a 30 hr fast. Feel amazing ❤

[@whatismauramaking]

Holy CRAP!!!! I witnessed this!!! I was pricking my finger every other day and it was high. 99, 100, 101 and I was worried, because I'm like, i'm following the program so what could be the issue???!!! Thanks for this!

[@Jen-pk2zg]

I have learned so much from Dr. Mindy and I am so grateful for her videos. I just bought my first blood glucose and ketone monitor! ❤

[@DrMindyPelz]

Fabulous! Thank you for your kind words

[@FransMeyer82]

I love this education! I had to go back to Dr.Mindy's videos today. First one was from 3y ago when she talked about the 'dawn effect'. And then watching this video also settled the freak out moment when I took my blood glucose level and it was high. 30min later took another one and it was coming down. I am doing an 18h fast.

[@lauraeasterling4832]

Yes this helps a lot - I have been so frustrated and depressed 😔 I keep loosing weight but my numbers don’t drop and sometimes go up just because I walked across the house!

[@tessbear6904]

I started intermittent fasting in July 2022, but found you in January 2023. I have now extended my fasts to 48 hours twice a week. My sugar went up at first, but now, it is pretty even.

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@Mommaslew]

OH MAN! Dr. Mindy…..RESONATES WITH ME 100%🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I started fasting last July. It was about six months before my sugar numbers were where I wanted them. I was stunned when I would be 32 hours fasted with sugars bouncing over 100! I continue to tell myself I am in this for the long game…healing myself from the inside out. After about six months I finally started making ketones. Stay the course!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉😊

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@maryskurt]

Thank you for this information. I have fasted for 3 days, and blood sugar went up and stayed high, I am glad that this is a normal (good) thing. Thank you for your work on this channel!!!

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@robinbirkbeck]

Thanks Dr Mindy, I had to search to find this answer. I’ve been IF for 1 year and keto for 2 years. Tracking glu/ket for 5 mos has made a huge difference. I’ve been able to accomplish ketosis consistently not a deep state but sufficient enough for weight loss. I’m at my goal weight of 140lb 5’8”. I’ve been trying to find my best fasting schedule for myself and just finished a 36 hr fast. My glucose has remained around 100/ 99/97 over this fast. My ketones were 1.5 after 28 hrs. I was confused. Longer fasts get my glucose as low as 74. So I am comforted by this information and it makes me realize how I do need to continue both IF and ketogenic diet. One last note, after reaching my goal weight, I see my body needs to regain some muscle. I have increased my protein in my daily diet (aiming for 75-90 Gm). Hard to do. Also wondering if this is the cause of the higher glucose levels during this 36 hr fast? Also I drink LMNT on this 36 hr water fast. I’ve never noticed the Stevia in it increasing my glucose. Others are saying it does. Any info would be helpful. Thank you, so very much. ❤

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@lindajohnson2950]

THANK YOU!! I have been diabetic for 26 years. I am 66, and when I hit 60 I got serious about my health and started intermittent fasting. My blood sugar came down enough to get off Metformin. However I was still having an a1c in the 6s. I began a low-carb lifestyle, and it helped. Now, though, It hovers around 6 because I have been struggling with the willpower to eat Low-carb. The struggle is due to raising 2 little boys that can eat anything. I limit their sugar, but not so much their carbs. I'm excited to find this video because it explains why my fasting glucose isn't where I want it all the time. I am getting back on the fasting/low=carb bandwagon! I think you are the one to follow!

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@pitalopez5733]

Dear Dr. Mindy, your guidance and knowledge are being a life changer for me. I´m currently reading your book and I've never been so motivated fasting (I did it before, and failed because I wasn´t doing it right). A MASSIVE thank you for helping women understand all these changes that occur in our bodies after their 40s and for your generosity in sharing all this information in an easy, fun, and super clear way. This is my 4th-week fasting (I started with 12 hours, and increased 1hr per week) and the miracle is already happening, I was totally hopeless. This video has been particularly helpful, This morning I had glucose measured (during fasting) and got 106 mg and I almost had a mini heart attack. Thanks for having us covered!! With love and appreciation, Guadalupe.

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@marshabearman5594]

What a clear and decisive explanation. How thankful! BLESSINGS!

[@myrnasanchez8301]

I was freaking out because my fasting glucose levels were high! Thanks for the info

[@rhondabyrne7995]

Thank you my kept going up and down ! I almost gave up…what keeps me going is your voice in my head that says “ puleeze don’t give up on yourselves ❤❤❤❤❤

[@staciearagon5394]

Progress may be slow but quitting won't make it go faster! Hang in there!

[@karengaydos6945]

Thank you for this video. I can see my a1c coming down but the 120 morning sugars have been worrisome. Now I can hold a intelligent conversation with my doc.

[@IonTrone]

very helpful, people need to know this so they don't abandon it or have their non-keto doctor scare them away from keto/fasting

[@sheilajohnson2449]

I've only been fasting for a month and have not seen any improvement in my blood sugar levels in the morning and then before I open my window in the afternoon So I finally found this video and I'm so thankful for the information looking forward to better days ahead with my body emptying itself of the extra sugar

[@angellasanchez6117]

I have been fasting following Fast Like a Girl for about 4-5 weeks. The first week/two I did see my blood sugar go down. Down to the 70s and 80s. But for the last week, week and a half it does jot go under 100. It lingers even between 110-125! Only going to the high 90s after a 36+ hour fast (I substituted 24 for 26 hours on the cycle). I know not to give up and I figured my system was going after stored sugars but I was beginning to get worried and thought of calling my doctor. Even thought that the KetoMojo was defective! I was JUST telling my coworker about it when this was posted. Thank you! It encourages me and let's me know I'm doing the right thing. In due time. My body is healing. 😊

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@DeborahFasan]

Thank you so much or this video. I have been beating myself up for splurging at a family Easter bbq on Sat. And have been having a hard time getting my BG back down. But now this just makes so much sense and I now will just continue with my fasting and eat keto today to help my body recovery from my splurge. I have to force myself away from you tube these days with all this information you put out there but I love it. THANK YOU. I also just watched your interview with Ben Bikman. So informative about insulin. Huge fan of his now too.

[@DrMindyPelz]

Here you go, thank you. resetacademy.drmindypelz.com/pl/2147662873

[@ceceliamanalim715]

I thank you Dr Mindy Pelz, Iloveit.

[@jennifercampbell7904]

I stopped fasting because because of that. Uve answered the million dollar question for me. Thank tou so much.

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@thevibes2869]

Thank you for you info Dr Mindy. I have been on 168 fasting for 1 month. I feel very energetic!

[@debpeluso4910]

This is sooo helpful! I’ve been fasting regularly for several months but got serious after reading FLAG. I definitely noticed my blood sugar is never below 105 when I wake and it has been a bit discouraging so this is great tho hear! I started following you right as FLAG was being launched. I preordered it and have been fascinated by all I’ve learned. I was reminded of something that made me really connect with how much a woman’s hormones should be factored in to medical care for us. 20 years ago my daughter, as a result of pre surgery screening, was diagnosed with a bleeding disorder, Von Willebrand, it was told to us back then as I was being tested that the testing on women can be difficult because blood factors fluctuate based on a woman’s cycle. How amazing that you and others are bringing women’s hormones to the forefront of medical care! I’m certain this will bring so many amazing changes!

[@amyhoopes216]

Holy cow!! Thankyou!! Answers to my question!

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@sarlaprajapati2854]

I have been fasting for over a week. This week I did 36 hours fast. Before I broke my fast my blood glucose came down from 8.1 to 6.5. I was so pleased. Thank you for the explanation.

[@DrMindyPelz]

Amazing!!

[@kylabutler9851]

Thank you for teaching me how to get healthy! God Bless you and you saved my life!

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@SoundLegion]

just got your book and work book, i am so excited #fastlikeagirl would you do a video about how to recover after a cheat meal or even a cheat day where you ate say, cake, sugar flour, the bad stuff. How to get back into fat burning fast?

[@alansmith9771]

That is so good to know and has boosted my commitment to this fasting life style. Thank you

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@smoothieworld5706]

I am so happy you explained exactly what was happening because I have experience this issue and I didn't understand what was the reason why my blood sugar was not going down. I was doing a 3 days fast.

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@epicsdrummer2010]

Excellent Dr. Mindy. I have had glucotoxicity (aka type 2 diabetes) for about 65 years. Decades ago I lost my morning appetite and had no hunger pangs until around noon. When I started taking BG readings I found out that my BG kept rising until about noon. My body was trying to fix the problem. After Fung educated me, I developed a dynamic BG fasting protocol that involves taking BG readings at regular intervals: 6 am, 12 noon, 6 pm etc using a Comtour Next One with my iPhone. The resulting graphs show the downward trend of BG (which is an indicator not THE problem as most mainstream medical professionals believe). I found that it can take 48 to 72 hours of fasting to get BG into an acceptable range. Contributory factors include NAFLD/toxic liver and visceral/ectopic fat deposits. I am using castor oil liver packs in conjunction with fasting. Being able to track progress confirms one is going in the right direction.

[@theresaquidi]

This was a great video to watch. I was discouraged about this happening....now I understand.

[@susanfisherbrown6884]

Hey there. Just wanted to say I am brand new to the IMF lifestyle, literally started four days ago. My first day I did a 33 hour fast, second round I did a 22 hour fast, and I just finished another 22 hour fast. Out of curiosity, I checked my FSBS and was shocked to see that it was 157; consequently, I checked it this evening, just prior to breaking my fast and it was 164. I almost lost it when I saw the numbers. I though, WTH!!! Sooooo, I turned to ur videos in search of an answer, and PTL, I found this video. Thank you so much for explaining this. I am so grateful for you. I am so hopeful in this process. Been trying to lose weight after becoming menopausal, but it has been Noll and void.

[@DrMindyPelz]

So happy to have you here! I would love to have you join us in the Reset Academy! Here is the link to join my Reset Academy, where several live instructional resets are offered with membership: Join here: bit.ly/3LgE5my Free FB group bit.ly/Resetters

[@maryannberry3171]

I am a 76 year-of woman, 20-30 pounds overweight, but have never had blood sugar problems (A1C about 5.4 I think). Started intermittent fasting almost 3 weeks ago, and have been dismayed to see my blood sugar like 97 or so in the morning when I wake up, which seems high to me. Glad to hear your explanation of this, and I’ll hope to see my levels go down soon. Keep you posted. 👍

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@brendaredd1234]

I'm so glad I was directed to listen to this. I was getting scared about real high bld sugar in the am. And stopped intermittent fasting but now I get it so starting back.

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@Kymmy123]

Thank you for making it so simple to understand. I have been following your videos/books and fasting for 2 months and just purchased a glucose monitor. At first I was so upset when I saw that my numbers were 109 or 108 upon waking in the morning and they only went down to high 90s a few hours later before eating. I do know that I am eating more carbs then I should.( I am a sourdough bread maker and dessert baker)I am working on learning to handle it better. But, it all makes sense! Thank you for your information! Love feeling better and losing weight and going through menopause more easily than before fasting.

[@ingridvalencia2254]

Wow Dr. Mindy Pelz... just WOW! I was so disappointed yesterday because of this after 24 hours of fasting. Did OMAD and today the bloodsugar had went down a little. Yes, this was VERY helpful. Thank you so much ❤🙏 I've just found you and promised myself as a gift to see all your videos❤️🙏 Have a lovely day... all of you🙏💃🏻

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@sophnhim]

Thanks Dr Mindy it’s such a relief. When I first took my BS reading it was way higher than 100 and I got super worried. Your video helped quell my concerns

[@lorrainechambers9601]

Thanks for this reminder that 'Rome was not built in a day' Dr. Mindy. I'm a post menopausal woman in my late 60s. I have been using 16:8 IF for more than a year but only recently began a keto lifestyle with active monitoring of blood sugars/ketones. I was shocked to discover that my first AM sugars would sometimes be above 130 and even up to the 150s. Needless to say this seriously freaked me out. As I began to employ more extended fasts I could see improvement in my first AM sugars during the fasting period. It still takes 48-72 hours of a water fast to get those to 90 or below consistently. It is now a bit more than 6 mos of effort with a combination of OMAD, once monthly extended fasts of up to 7 days, occasional feast days and LCHF eating. I have dropped 30lbs, have decreased my HbA1c and feel really good but I STILL see AM sugars above 100 on a regular basis. I'm sure not giving up and just have to be patient and consistent with my approaches. Thanks again for the reassuring video.

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@danpan001]

Is your fasting glucose normal now?

[@christinakarlhoff1058]

After 20 years of whole food eating this information is GOLDEN. It was a light bulb moment when i finally understood that insulin is the key. I've since jumped into the deep end...fasted 36 hours with ease...and pushed that to 4 days to get my body to dig into the fat stores. Since January I've been eating 20-35g of carbs max, mixing up when i eat with various feeding windows and doing water only fasting between 24-and 48 hours here and there to keep my body guessing. I am comfortable with one meal a day, and so far the fat seems to be burning away steadily. I've lost roughly 20 pounds thus far and i have at least another 30 to go in order to reach my goal. I want to stay in fat-burning mode until i have depleted the fat stores (inches must be lost). Eating 30 grams of carbs or less has definitely been doable; yet i 'm consuming under 1000 cal per day. I'm not too worried about it, though i keep finding medical advice that assert consuming at least 1300 calories per day to cover my basal metabolic rate. Is that now rubbish? It leads to one question: Why the hell would i want to risk turning off the furnace at this point? Can't i just keep up low-carb eating and dynamic fasting until i reach my goal weight and then resume eating whole food starches like brown rice and potatoes as usual? I may need to monitor my blood glucose response and moderate the starch intake in the future, but hey - eating whole unprocessed natural foods can't be the reason i got into this over-storage situation. And if i eat like it's 1974 then it means by default i will only eat up to 3 times per day at the most.

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@feleciasmith6246]

Thanks for sharing I have not had any food since 330 yesterday this morning when I got up I checked my blood sugar it was 163 I exercise drinking plenty of water and green tea just check my blood sugar again around 3:15 and it was now 101

[@derrellbabb]

Very informative video and explanation makes a lot of sense.

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@topsyfulwell]

My skin feels better. No flaking or scaliness. Immediate after a two weeks of starting to fast. That's absolutely a sign I'm on the right path

[@epicsdrummer2010]

The skin is a good indicator of liver health.

[@DrMindyPelz]

true

[@lyincolorado7277]

I just started being very intentional on fasting, writing down what and when I am eating, etc. I sleep well, but wake in the 4:00 hour consistently (I also go to bed by or before 9:00, so I typically have been asleep for 7-8 hours). If I take a BS reading when I first get out of bed, I am over 100 (and slightly climbing over the last 2 weeks). When I wait for a couple of hours, still fasted, it will be high 80's. Thank you for this (and your other videos and book) to help me know my body is doing what it is supposed to do to become more healthy.

[@DrMindyPelz]

Thank you for watching 💙 I'm cheering you on

[@IndyRickHikes]

Great topic. I consistently see blood sugar drop at the end of day 1, but comes back up. As you say, I interpret this as a liver “dump” giving me - oddly - higher ketones and higher blood sugar😮. When I fast regularly (“stacking” different length fasts closer in time) the stored glycogen in the liver seems to be depleted over time, and the rises seem less pronounced, and the drops lower.

[@lindatremblaybonbon]

super helpful! thank you for all you do Dr.Mindy!

[@marlenehod]

This was VERY helpful.

[@gisellemu]

Thank you for this video. I understand now what my monitor is showing me

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@riaramtahal787]

Thank God I found this video. It makes sense why my glucose levels are always high

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@andrepatterson7058]

Thanks for all you do 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ironmaidenfitness654]

I fasted for 3 days before sugars started coming down and I finally had ketones.

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@katherinejones6843]

This is the first day of trying your method and also the first day of glucose testing. Upon waking this am, my glucose was 80. After a black coffee, a workout, and a few hours, it went to 85. This helped explain why!! I will keep at it 💪🏻

[@DrMindyPelz]

So awesome- you are learning about your body! Thank you for sharing 💙

[@ProstMahlzeitNZ]

Interesting! I have been fasting for about 3 months and on Keto for the last two months. Will have blood work done soon and it’l be interesting to see 🤔

[@chepat1674]

YES, THIS WAS SO HELPFUL! I am on week 2 of fasting while monitoring blood glucose levels and week 1 of basal body temperature. I have PCOS and hyperinsulinemia (insulin resistance) so I am monitoring several aspects of my health at once. I don't know how long it will take for my fasting glucose to be in the normal range, but I do know that it was getting low every day while I was menstruating and once menstruation stopped, my blood glucose shot back up! So, ladies! Pay attention to what happens during your cycle. Women's bodies fluctuate a lot as hormone levels rise and fall. I really recommend a blood glucose monitor. LET'S DO THIS!

[@alexbishop84]

Good luck! Well done for tackling it head on 💪🏻

[@katheakaija9046]

Great info, thanks! Makes perfect sense! I have been diagnosed as a T2D, in '08. Been healing that with keto, IF and 48 hr. fasts weekly. Recently did a 72 hr. fast. 36 hrs in my reading was 73. 60 hrs in it was 130!! Glad I had this info! Interestingly, 4 hrs.after breaking my fast @72 hrs, VERY JUDICIOUSLY with bone broth, then saurkraut, then avocado, then 1 c. lightly steamed broccoli & chicken breast my reading was 99! Another interesting change since ending my fast is that Im not getting sleepy after my OMAD meal like I was b4. I think my liver dumped a bunch of storaged sugar during my fast...Hasta la vista, baby!😊

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@tkc7188]

You are such a blessing! Thank you for this info! I am doing alternate day around 40-42 hr fasts for my type 2 and I have my lowest numbers on the morning of my eating days around 36 hrs after beginning the fast and progressively overall better numbers since starting fasting after 3 weeks

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@azebhidrom318]

Thanks Doc you’ve helped me a lot in understanding my hormones. God Bless, we need more of you & keep it up. I love your Book Fast like a girl & can’t wait for ur next book about menopose.❤️

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@louisehorsfall9400]

I've been doing keto and fasting for years but was doing some check ins this week. I'm seeing blood sugar going up from waking for the following few hours and finally dropping mid afternoon (20hrs after eating) when my ketones properly kick in too. That was always what I felt in my body. Mid afternoon felt like a sugar dip. Anyway, really helpful reassurance on the pattern. Thanks.

[@trudiediprose5208]

Makes perfect sense, thank you dr Mindy 😊

[@svdoinitright7519]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have been fasting for almost 3 months now, not eating for 5 or 6 days, then having a small meal (a plain hamburger and some broccoli), then go into another extended fast. I'm that type 2 who has been out of control for 20 years and haven't been able to figure out how fasting the way I am and losing 40 pounds in 3 months, my blood glucose won't drop. Without eating for 6, 7, 8 days, my glucose is still sitting at 130. I just hope that I'm getting close to the end of my stores and it can start coming down soon.

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@olgenidmarquez]

If I take metformin and use Ozempic, when I'm fasting, should I continue taking the medications?

[@DrMindyPelz]

YES, please consult with your doctor before changing any meds. Here is the link to join my Reset Academy, where several live instructional resets are offered with membership - Join here: bit.ly/3LgE5my

[@janielipsmeyer]

Thank you, I will continue my fasting. I am hoping to lose pounds and get healthy!

[@DrMindyPelz]

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[@iv5555]

Thank you Dr Mindy. It is exactly what I have been experiencing and it was very frustrating. But your information explained it very well. I am less worried now.

[@felipelemos7297]

Thank you for that information I was beginning to think that fasting was helping me in many way but not on my glucose level ❤❤❤