I eat almost no carbs and my blood sugar is still high

[@marianne1959]

Took me a full he to bring my A1c to non diabetic at 5.2 A1c. It came down gradually even at only 10 g carbs day. Well worth sticking to this low carb way of eating ! Got discouraged at people who reported doing it in 3 months. Don't listen to others timelines!!

[@TypeRhino]

Great News Maria. could not agree more that everyone's journey is their own, We are all different. Thank you for sharing

[@ounsay2626]

How long did it take?

[@Travis-i6y]

What was your A1c to begin with ?

[@gazsto]

What was your stress levels like? new research suggest that an individual's A1c levels can be an indicator of their life stress loads. Do you exercise? do you go for walks? are you housebound and unable to enjoy life? What do you do to de-stress each day! the emotional aspect of your existence is as important (and maybe even more so) than your physical and human health states. There is a direct link to your 'physical health' and 'emotional health', with evidence and research studies, finding low (and no) carb diets and individuals still having a higher-than-normal A1c level and related diabetic conditions, the main culprit is not sugar or carbs - but the stress response and 'fight or flight' activation causing elevated levels of blood sugars surging through our veins. Fascinating to say the least, if you have managed to get your sugars down, maybe a part of that was you were eating more as a reaction to your daily stress episodes? Wishing you well and stay healthy and stress free!!!

[@michellesirois6954]

Thank you! I needed to hear this...its frustrating.

[@lolainma3218]

Thank you!!! I’ve been Carnivore strictly for 5.5 months with no weight loss. I’m still not in Ketosis although my glucose is not bad. I know I am insulin resistant. I have skin tags all over my neck… definite sign. You’ve motivated me to keep going. 73 yrs of damage. Thyroid .. gallbladder and appendix all removed. My sleep is better w 10 mg melatonin and 400 magnesium.

[@asherasator]

You can't be in consistent ketosis on a carnivore diet. Real ketosis is by fasting. The only difference between a protein and a carb is nitrogen that makes amino acids. Proteins can become glucose. Fats are mostly concentrated long and short chain carbs. As long as proteins/carbs/glucose are in the system fats/ketones are 3rd order energy systems.

[@JAnn319]

Please increase your fat intake and lower protein 75% 20%

[@JAnn319]

10% Carbs

[@kayakMike1000]

​@@asherasatorsome cells like immune cells might be able to metabolise glutamine directly. Glutamine is an amino acid. Exogenic Proteins are always broken down into amino acids by your digestive system. They require a lot of processing to be converted into sugars. That processing is crazy expensive. Ever hear of "rabbit starvation"? People in hard times would hunt and eat as many rabbits as possible, but still starve because protein alone wasn't enough to keep humans functioning.

[@Kinesiology411]

Your body, every single cell, THRIVES on glucose...not ketones, and not glucose made from protein, which creates a lot of ammonia as a side effect (leading to kidney failure) and it makes NO sense for anyone desiring health to eliminate carbs from real food. In gluconeogenesis, not only are you taxing the body and hammering your kidneys, you are then sacrificing the aminos you need for rebuilding organs and muscle to make GLUCOSE. I don't know what hack convinced you to eat low carb, but they are wrong. Insulin resistance does not mean you demonize or stop eating carbs. Even with diabetes can be reversed while eating carbs. The symptoms can be suppressed with low carb nonsense, but eat one bite of an apple and you will see that you are still IR.

[@waynewood8840]

I have been eating low carb, intermittent fasting, occasional 3 day fasts….my A1C was 14.0 August 2022, is 6.0 now. I’ve lost 40 lbs but my A1C and weight have leveled off. I’ve determined I have a QUANTITY issue. And I’m dropping diet soda as well. Not going back.

[@TypeRhino]

Well done Wayne your on the right track

[@Catlady12341]

Do you think diet drinks cause insulin spike?

[@heatherdawn7874]

Bless you Wayne keep it going you must have done really well 14.0 is high and got it down to 6 that's great

[@shiba9592]

I don't know I got diabetes hba1 18.9 After 3 months 6.4.

[@powersliding]

3 day fast? no eating for 3 days?

[@northyland1157]

I notice on low carb diet I spike blood sugars 130's 1 hour after a meal.. but if I walk or ride my bike up the steep hills around here, it will reduce my after meal spike my 20-30. I try to keep my carbs ultra low! I think the post meal exercise helps bring some of that sugar into my muscles when I do my short workout. What people think is eating healthy or low carb often isn't. No breads, no pastas, no rice, no sweet sauces, no sweet salad dressings, no sweet fruits. It took me a long time to get my diet dialed in, to know exactly what I can eat. Usually lunch is Meat and a salad, with vinegar and oil dressing. When I was diagnosed my sugar was over 500! They put me on insulin twice a day. Now My A1C is 4.9 and I'm off all diabetes meds. My advice, Eat low carb/keto and do a workout for 10 mins after you eat, especially with your big leg muscles! If you have stairs or hills you can climb, do it after meals!

[@TypeRhino]

That is awesome and great advice. We must share what works for us as individuals. Thanks for sharing

[@tam8479]

Im a pre-diabetic. I ve been doing so much research on this topic and trying a variety of techniques. Your advice makes the most common sense without being convoluted. Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@TypeRhino]

its definatly what i am trying to do. thank you for your comment and for watching

[@lelloz7444]

Same here ,there is so many contrasting opinion and people experiences, is confusing....the vegans swear on their methods and diet, the carnivore also swear on their miraculous diet,the ketogenic fans......jeeeezzzzzz

[@kayakMike1000]

​@@lelloz7444 the ketonic group have some pretty good data to back up their claims. The vegan faction has some data too, but it really isn't much different than the data from the Mediterranean diet that avoids highly processed foods.

[@lelloz7444]

@@kayakMike1000 yes a lots of people happy with their diet,meanwhile I have traed many but still waiting for the great result......I learned one thing, it doesn't matter what kind of diet you do,at the beginning all of them give you miraculous results because all of them give you structure and order,and especially because once you are convinced and go hard on any diet you automatically live a better life, cutting crap food and dinks,and start to exercise........a great doctor,Lustig I think is called, says the best diet is eating real food,no need to weight or counting calories ,just eat food which don't need a label.....I think is still the greatest advice on diets, I received on Internet......

[@NoName-cx3gk]

A common issue with plant-based protein sources is their lack of essential amino acids. It's crucial for all amino acids to be present in the correct proportions for effective tissue synthesis in the body. If even one essential amino acid is insufficient, the body cannot effectively use it for tissue formation and instead converts it to glucose through a process known as gluconeogenesis. In contrast, animal proteins like meat contain all essential amino acids in the right proportions, making them ideal for tissue synthesis. Eggs are particularly effective as they are well absorbed by the body and ideal for tissue formation. It's also important to moderate protein intake to avoid overburdening the metabolism. Fats play a crucial role as they slow down the metabolism, helping to prevent insulin spikes. This balance is key to maintaining stable blood sugar levels. Therefore, including fats in every meal is important to regulate metabolism and ensure a steady energy supply.

[@krethmckee6726]

Some really good ideas even though I’ve been at this a long time.

[@jmh8510]

I’m type 1 and eggs cause huge spikes for me. We’re all different.

[@mattthomas3885]

Fantastic information! I am so glad that I found your channel! Well done!

[@TypeRhino]

thank you

[@HomeFix19]

Nice work on the diagnosis reversal! Yes, everyone reacts to food differently thus insulin is dependent to the person.

[@TypeRhino]

most definitely thanks for watching

[@piseyhealthandwellbeing]

Thanks for sharing

[@TypeRhino]

no problem

[@georgesmith3022]

Prolonged elevated cortisol levels can kead to diabetes type 2. So de-stress is a must!

[@TypeRhino]

great advise

[@nonienandya6585]

For people with high stress job, it's just almost impossible. You can't quit working, or you don't have any other skill/savings..😢

[@TypeRhino]

@@nonienandya6585 i used to blame my job to. It’s hard to see a way out. But it is small changes. Getting a bit earlier to do some exercise. Take food with you instead of eating on the go. Learning to stop to eat lunch rather on the go. It seems hard at first but easier when you actually do it.

[@SherryBowie-j4m]

I new this. I mentioned my concerns about elevated Cortisol levels, due to the grief of losing my husband from covid in 4 days. And my 34 year old son abandoned me 2 hours after my husband died. I was suffering the loss of my family in one day. Had a mental breakdown a year ago. Now out of the blue, I'm type 2 diabetic. I know the grief and sadness brought all this on. I also now have severe PTSD. 😢

[@lispottable]

This is one of the best explanations of insulin resistance I’ve heard. Thank you!

[@TypeRhino]

Thankyou

[@MAGNUM2F]

Nice concise vid dude.

[@TheOldMayfieldPlace]

Excellent tips, John! Yes, everyone has different metabolisms and sometimes it takes some experimentation to find the diet best suited for your individual needs to keep your blood sugar under control. Great video!

[@TypeRhino]

thank you

[@Patricia-qg6bd]

Try a continuous glucose monitor so you can know what effect certain foods have on your blood glucose.

[@juliamontalvo9717]

Subscribed. This is the best video I've seen about insulin resistant. Need more of you're knowledge. Thank you for sharing

[@TypeRhino]

thats very kind thank you

[@sconfidential5773]

First time I saw him. I thought the same thing!

[@sherrytitus5345]

Thanks for your insight, and the comments of all very helpful.

[@TypeRhino]

thank you for watching and great comment

[@ishady27]

New subscriber from Indonesia ❤ I like that your video discussed about the anomaly which are rare and not found in others YT vids. 😊

[@TypeRhino]

glad you found it useful

[@disableddave1707]

I hope it working at some point. I was off grains and potatoes for 6 months. Lowered my blood my A1C .2%.Been on the meat and no carbs for 3 months and my A1C has barely budged .1%. If something doesn't start working soon, I will just say screw it and start eating food I actually like, come what may.

[@TypeRhino]

thanks for watching dave. what was your hba1c to begin with

[@disableddave1707]

@@TypeRhino 8.3

[@TypeRhino]

@@disableddave1707 if you want to talk [e-mail] or find me john collect on FB. gladly have a chat

[@sylviaking8866]

You may have tried to go too low carb which can be too much of a biological stress too soon. This causes cortisol to spike, which causes glucose and insulin to go up preventing fat adaption. Did you do keto first.

[@disableddave1707]

@@sylviaking8866I guess it took a while for the liver and pancreas to adapt. My A1C is down into the normal range and my blood sugar is obviously down also, usually in the 90's and I have lost 50 pounds, though that wasn't really the goal, just a great side affect. My cholesterol, which has always been pretty low. has stayed where it has always been. I can even eat a few empty carbs without a huge spike. I am pretty much on the same eating pattern as is in my opening post but now I include one "cheat" day a week which has really helped me stick with it. I almost think that your natural biology that developed over hundreds of generations really affects how you body reacts to food. My body seems to do great on a high protein, high fat, low carb diet. I am not sure everyone has the same biology and so it may not work for some people.

[@digimom82]

What everyone REALLY needs to be testing, especially as a baseline in early life, is FASTING INSULIN. Get a test done with fasting glucose/insulin, drink 75g sugar drink, then every hour after for 3-4 hrs with both glucose and insulin readings. You can tell by this what is REALLY going on. Unfortunately we start having insulin problems first and then 10+ yrs later, high glucose happens.

[@TypeRhino]

Also agree. We knowingly sold additive food and little knowledge what it does to us

[@noyebalmer8112]

Just had this Kraft insulin survey done today! Went on line and ordered the “Advanced Blood Sugar Monitoring - Advanced” test from Ulta Labs. Testing provided at a local Quest Diagnostics center Cost was about $163 US with the online discount from Ulta

[@padwah]

what youve dscribed is a glucose test, fasting glucose is tested usually first thing in the morning after a sleep

[@cantbeaslave]

I don't test patients using the glucose drink, I just check it fasting bc I want to see what it's doing on their current diet. They need to see it that way, not with an artificial stimulant like glucose syrup.

[@TypeRhino]

@@cantbeaslave I think digimon is talking about testing regularly when we are healthy to nip it in the bud before it become a issue

[@thisislogout]

Thank you! You make sense when I listen to you. Thank You!

[@TypeRhino]

thank you

[@musicalessence3936]

I’m OMAD, less then 25g carbs, walking 2-4 miles daily and my blood glucose is still in the 250 range in the AM and it drops to 180 after exercise. Crazy frustrating! I’m gonna beat this! I’m now extended my fast to 36-40 hrs every few days and I’m starting body exercises to strengthen my muscles.

[@TypeRhino]

@@musicalessence3936 you cab do this and you will do this

[@musicalessence3936]

@@TypeRhino thank you…. Very frustrating experience having hyper insulin/diabetes…

[@sharkair2839]

get a c peptide test.

[@TypeRhino]

@@sharkair2839 great advice

[@daynawest3707]

​@@sharkair2839 Yes, and also fasting insulin! Also check inflammation markers, triglycerides, thyroid.

[@barbaragermain3713]

Thank You Sir. Very informative 😊

[@samali6109]

Sweet Potato has 4x more sugar than normal potatoes so i try to avoid them, although as you said we're all different so it may be working for you!

[@endofd-d7c]

What’s the alternative

[@Jack-hy1zq]

​@@endofd-d7c Don't eat carbohydrates.

[@carolcrawford5831]

Sweet potato actually has slightly less carbohydrate than white potato despite the taste. Also slightly more fiber. A little less protein. Refrigerating after cooking may be helpful in generating indigestible resistant starch.

[@TD-nf1qo]

Highly recommend reading Sally Nortons "Toxic Superfoods" before following these substitute suggestions.

[@alchemy1]

If none of them works, this will. DON'T EAT FOOD.

[@TypeRhino]

It could cause other problems but it can be a frustrating problem

[@sharinaross1865]

True. That will solve it.

[@LoveYourNeighbor2]

Even that doesn’t solve it. My liver thinks I need extra glucose

[@rabokarabekian409]

IF 16-8, 5-2, staggered multi-days? Oh, wait, that's right. They all help.

[@MTBradley]

You always have great content!

[@SocialConfidenceMastery]

You explained this well!

[@TypeRhino]

thank you dude

[@PamelaMitri]

Thanks for the explanation!

[@lorraineferguson231]

great video! thank you

[@TypeRhino]

my pleasure

[@Kikichi99]

Thanks. These give new perspective and hope!

[@TypeRhino]

I am glad it helped thank you for watching

[@KrisD007]

I’m prediabetic and eating no simple carbs but I do add flax and chia powder to some meals for fiber bc my cholesterol is high. I’m exercising every day but my I’m still depressed about it. I’m afraid my dr will put me on some drug. No pasta, rice, or potatoes…😢😢😢 It’s very hard for me to not eat sugar but I'm not. But I want to.

[@TypeRhino]

Hi Kris Sorry to hear this. How long have you been leading this clean life? Also, stress can also lead to higher blood sugar some medications like steroids can lead to higher blood sugar. Please feel free to keep asking questions

[@sylviaking8866]

Make sure you have actually fully fat adapted. Some people are eating so few carbs they put the body in stress mode. And others are eating just a tad too much which prevents fully adapting. How many total carbs do you eat her day.

[@williambranham6249]

Your doctor can't put you on a drug. He or she can only suggest it. You decide.

[@butterfly-m4m]

I think I need to see my doctor as my BS has been too high. Even fasting is too high. I eat no to very little carbs with no success

[@mikerudd4943]

I went carnivore, wasn't super easy but it worked . Basically I went elimination diet. Fatty red meat, salt water . Got it whipped in 3 months per the scan

[@gracchusbabeuf9868]

Type 2 diabetes is awful. I have no issues yet, but I worry a little bit, because my diet is rich in carbs and I have a diabetic uncle in my family. I avoid sugar, sodas and processed junk food. The carbs I eat are mainly full grain. I was obese weighing more than 120kgs but I managed to loss 30kgs in a 3 years period by a mainly plant and unprocessed (full grain) carbs diet and physical activity. As you understand I don't like meat that much, so keto and carnivore diets were out of option. What I realised by eating full grain bread, rice, or pasta, is that I couldn't eat more than a relative small portion. And what diferates medicine from poison is quantity. Fiber and starch releases glucose gradually, not instantly and fiber contains vitamins that lower the blood glucose levels a little bit. Additionally fiber helps you to have a healthy gut by increasing the beneficial bacteria that boost the immune system and prevent insulin resistance. That's why there is a huge difference when you eat a whole orange, instead of drinking an orange juice. White rice and full grain rice are both high in glucose. When the Chinese were eating full grain rice there were no diabetics. After they adopted the white rice things changed. A healthy diet, a cheerful spirit and physical activity can prevent most type 2 diabetes. Don't get me wrong, I don't advise people with diabetes to eat carbs. I just wanted to mention that all carbs are not the same. I know an 80 years old beekeeper who has eaten tons of raw honey during his lifetime and has no health issues at all. If he was eating donuts, he would be dead or sick.

[@TypeRhino]

great point. thanks for sharing what has worked for you. It important that we realise that there is many ways doing this

[@krh7150]

When the Chinese eating whole grains, they actually do not have enough food to eat, 😂.

[@DavidOldenburg1]

I'm on carnivore zero carbs for 6 months...my usual glucose is 80 for 30 years...with zero sugar and zero carbs i am now at 112.

[@scottjackson163]

It would be helpful if you would quantify “low” and “high” and distinguish between fasting and non-fasting blood glucose levels.

[@TypeRhino]

There are several videos on the channel explaining this.

[@Hila_at_Home]

An insightful video. Thanks for sharing!

[@TypeRhino]

Thanks for watching hila

[@kenshey3912]

We can test Uric acid, cholesterol, glucose and ketones, at Home! So frustrating we can’t home test insulin. Now, I’m working on my visceral fat. I have low white fat. Fruit is minimal increase but volume isn’t big either

[@Mikemeshell63]

The test for insulin is homa-ir,dont know if its home are lab.

[@seagypsy2762]

Thank you for your video. I was about to give up. 65 year old female, weight 148, diagnosed pre-diabetic at 5.9 A1C. @ 6 mo. ago. Cut out all processed foods, sugars, carbs, doing intermittent fasting, daily walks, (apple cider vinegar) reduced calories to 500-700 calories a day. Work (on feet all day). Endocrinologist said lose weight. Can’t lose one pound. Nutritionists said eat 6 small meals during the day , add carbs and exercise. No weight loss. Now Six mo., later A1C remains at 5.9. You read people’s success stories in 3 to 6 mo. and I’m beginning to doubt everyone. I wonder if this is a glucose matter after all because nothing is working when treating it as a glucose matter. Fasting insulin normal. Have kidney and pancreatic cysts. Is this the possible problem? Why is my hard work not reducing my A1C? Thank you

[@feltonrolle2457]

Keep at it; no carbs, sugars etc! Took me three years!! Bodies need time to heal!

[@seagypsy2762]

@@feltonrolle2457 thank you, I appreciate your reply.

[@pastryshack551]

​@@seagypsy2762this gentleman is not a Dr, why not check with your Dr. Dr furhman is a good Dr to listen to, he has many books which will help you loose weight. His way is the nutritional way. Dr Ken Barry is the carnivore Dr who swears that going on a meat diet you will not be a diabetic, also Dr Cywes who both were diabetics. Watch their tapes and see who you decides to follow. Dr john Mcdonald is the starchovour Dr, but I think his idea is complete wrong, but many people are saying he saved their lives,, but what I saw were ver sick obese people who were 300 to 450 lbs.

[@yoso585]

How can you have “fasting insulin normal?

[@seagypsy2762]

@@yoso585 It’s a fasting insulin blood test. Ask for it when you do your A1C test. Doctors often don’t use them. I recommend fasting before your Tests. A1C accounts for three months sugar reading. Fasting insulin is immediate readings.

[@Patricia-qg6bd]

Walking is good but resistance training is best for reducing insulin resistance.

[@DrLaraZib]

How interesting that this is possible. Such useful info for anyone with Type 2 diabetes!!

[@TypeRhino]

thank you dr zib

[@kiwikim5163]

I had to increase my fat and lower my protein intake, that plus intermittent fasting did the trick.

[@natalias1212]

My bood sugar is dropping in the evening on keto giving me hypoglycemic attach how to fix it?

[@TypeRhino]

i hope that the videos on the channels are a help. I would say there are lots of options out there and you got to find that works for you and is sustainable long term. There is no one answer. I just eat real food don't eat in between meals drink lots of water exercise regular. That what works for me

[@GregariousAntithesis]

Well my fasting and average blood glucose was staying in the low 100 range on a low carb or carnivore diet and would not drop down below 100 unless i ate a high carb/high glycemic meal like rice and beans or oatmeal on occasion. Then it would drop back down in the 70s-80s for awhile then once my ketone levels would start rising my blood glucose levels would start going back up again. So my theory is once your liver starts producing glucogen it over produces it driving your fasting and average glucose levels up and your pancreas quits producing as much insulin so you have to eat high glycemic meal on occasion to get your pancreas working at full capacity. Ive largely become a glucose burner because of it. I was pre diabetic and so its more important to me to have low fasting and A1C than to rrmain in ketosis all the time. The irony is i fight staying out of ketosis even eating high carb meals on occasion. I just try to keep it all balanced with things like carrots and beets daily because im not going down the fruit or honey daily route.

[@TypeRhino]

You are living proof that not all type 2 diabetics are the same and that it's important that people find what works for them. Thanks for sharing it really helps others like you.

[@GregariousAntithesis]

@@TypeRhino i do know there are others like me that are baffled and lost. Hopefully they can use my experiment and experience to get their diet and metabolism in check. Seems all the diet gurus are more interested in being dogmatic or want you to pay them to get any answers.

[@MrAbi123]

​@@GregariousAntithesis Hi how often would you eat a high carb meal?

[@sylviaking8866]

One doctor who specializes in low-carb diets explain that carnivore diet put insulin So low that if they eat too much protein which converts to glucose they do not have enough insulin to deal with it. He tells his carnivore patience to add dairy such as milk and yogurt so that they have a slightly higher insulin response. This is why I prefer a balanced ketogenic diet. You're keeping your insulin respond slow but still eating enough vegetables, berries etc to produce a smaller amount of insulin.

[@TheRealTommyBear33]

i have type 2 and i seem to have lower blood sugar when i do not do 0 carbs verse totally as close to 0 as possible. Which is strange since they say carbs cause high blood sugar? Do i spike into really high numbers as much on lower carb. Probbaly not but its so strange to me. I have had days were i eat 0 carbs and wake up and my blood sugar is 50-100 points higher then if I ate a bowl of cereal the night before

[@eeevans]

I see similar results that seem counter intuitive. I believe the body senses the lack of calories coming in and goes into a survival mode and slows metabolism and gives the body more glucose for energy to find the next meal. I have gone to rolling fasts to provoke this response as I think it uses stored glycogen in the liver (fatty liver) for that glucose. It also seems to spike inflammation as toxins also get stored along with it hence the limited time fasts.

[@pauletteschiowitz8989]

Pre diabetic and also ckd stage 3a, absolutely don’t know what is safe to eat

[@TypeRhino]

I am sorry to hear this. I hope the video help

[@w3w3w3]

great video

[@TypeRhino]

Thank you

[@dr.marywildehealinganxiety]

Such an important topic!

[@TypeRhino]

thanks for watching dr wilde

[@kimo7438]

Thanks

[@TypeRhino]

my pleasure thank you for watching

[@triconcert]

Great advice! Your strength of personality shines through!

[@TypeRhino]

thank you for watching and your comment

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

To much exercise or cardio can spike do to the cortisol. Thankyou forca informative vid .

[@TypeRhino]

thank you for watching

[@yoso585]

Absolutely. Changing diet is often not isolated. Seems like most decide to exercise like crazy for a period of time, way beyond what any natural humans would do. Bring on the stress, the anabolic behavior, and then wounder why their A1c is up a bit. Probably eating a good amount of protein too!

[@firstlast1732]

These tips are obvious we all tried them already

[@TypeRhino]

Thanks for watching. it is very much appreciated

[@bircruz555]

This video is good in as far as it suggests different approaches to understand one's condition. But none work for me. I am not heavy and am 22.5 BMI. I walk briskly some 10 miles a week. Sleep is one of my life-long gifts. My stress level is not particularly high. And yet, after having cut out all carbs and sugar, eating only one meal a day for a year, and taking medications every day, my E1c is still over 7.8. Diabetes science is still in the primitive stage.

[@gerardflynn7316]

If you take vitC a couple of times a day it could be the problem. A lot of vit C tabs/capsules are high in sugar. I cut it out.

[@scottjackson163]

Wow. That’s discouraging.

[@Amber4]

Try 2 meals a day. One meal a day is not good. There are videos on youtube about omad.

[@bircruz555]

@@Amber4 Thanks!

[@scott-unretiredcarnivore]

​@@bircruz555 did splitting meals help?

[@vivianwatt1271]

6 months ago my annual check up showed that my a1c was 5.7 so I stop eating carb and sugar. I also started to do intermittent fasting at the beginning 2 meals a day and a month ago I only eat one meal per day. I have a blood test couple days ago and it came back the a1c was 6.1. do you know why?

[@w3w3w3]

hmmm did you ever find out why?

[@KrisD007]

Sounds like me, driving me crazy

[@sgaaleim419]

My A1c was 5.8 year ago then it went up to 6 about five months ago then I stopped all sugar… went very low carb and lost weight .. from 112 pound to 104 pounds . My A1c just checked is 5.8 . I was thinking my A1c will be in 4 or low 5 . I’m very disappointed. I’m almost on no carb food, walking 10,000 steps, lost weight and still it is 5.8

[@lifeoflayman3968]

In my opinion a C-Peptide test is also very important (how much insulin produced in your body). If its low, than even on low glycemic food, your a1c will not go down. In some cases a low dose of long acting insulin will be needed. How ever as type rhine said, its person to person. Tests. Sample 1 Fasting insulin levels.sample2. Taking 75mg of glucose post 1 hour.

[@socalguy97]

Same. Six months of low and no carbs. Eating meat and fat daily. Carbs only come from vegetables for me. Ive only lost three lbs and my A1C went from 6.0 to 5.7. I mean it’s progress, but horribly slow progress. I expected more and better for all of this hard work. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong.

[@rakeshbhatia15]

my c peptide 0.68, hba1c 9.9, homa ir 0.88, insulin sensitivity 113.90, beta cell function 6.90, fasting plasma glucose 288, pp 292, insulin fasting serum 3.60. can u tel me whats my report result. 40 days i eat low carb diet

[@TypeRhino]

no rakesh always seek advice from a doctor on these results. What i would say if the hba1c is 9.9 is lower than the last test then keep doing what you're doing. If it is higher then you need seriously look at what you're food and exercise.

[@davidlaramie-en3qt]

See a Doctor. C peptide is in LADA range

[@beenapant9844]

​@@TypeRhino😊

[@beenapant9844]

​@@TypeRhino😊

[@deekap8387]

What did you find out. Did your A1c come down after a year. Are you on any meds. Pl update.

[@digimom82]

Women ARE different than men especially due to what time of life (ie menopause/ surgical menopause at early age) really screws with our cortisol levels!!

[@TypeRhino]

100%

[@And1Mell]

If you eat minimal carbs and your blood sugar is high, you are not eating minimal carbs. You must cut out your carbs. If you actually don't eat carbs and your blood sugar is high, it means you need to increase your saturated fat intake. Lean protein increases blood sugar and by adjusting your protein to fat ratio, it will rectify the issue. Don't ever go plant based and you must incude regular physical rigour into your routine.

[@TypeRhino]

thanks for sharing. its great that we all share what works for them

[@franciscafazzo3460]

My sugar is currently between 178 and 200 after a day of fasting 108 lately. I can't get it below 178. And else's got gutty shoes struggling mentally because of the sugar issue

[@annjean8709]

Excellent video!

[@TypeRhino]

thank you

[@lindseydrage3534]

Ive been doing low carb for 3 years. Ive been doing time restricted eating and a weekly 36hr fast for 6 months. My blood sugars were down and stayed down but recently all foods i eat including low carb food is causing a massive spike. No idea why or what to do.

[@madhurikumari1697]

My fasting blood sugar is high n pp becomes lower It remain 120 fasting n pp 90 I hv started taking medicine but worried I gain too much waight also even on least diet

[@TypeRhino]

i hope the video has given you some ideas

[@isatouconteh8526]

Thank you so much for making this video at the moment my blood sugars are really high I’m not eating and a carbs This video helps x

[@TypeRhino]

glad to have been of help. are type 2 or pre-diabetic isatou?

[@isatouconteh8526]

@@TypeRhino I’m type 2

[@TypeRhino]

@@isatouconteh8526 if you dont me asking how long?

[@isatouconteh8526]

@@TypeRhinoi have it for more than five years now

[@aprilgarcia4523]

@@TypeRhino went keto ore last week, keto for 2months before, diagnosed t2d 15 years ago...no more than 10 carbs daily..blood sugar goes to 300🙄🙄

[@JosefinaArqui]

Hi! Thanks for the video💗my mother Is type 2 diabetic, her Blood Sugar was around 300 and her doctor started giving her insuline. Since 1 year ago she started a healthier diet, Blood Sugar dropped, but since a few months ago the fasting glucose went up to 100 or 110, could It be the reason you talk about of the body adapting to ketogenic diet? I personally would like to stop giving her insuline, because It was supposed to be given for some months, when glucose was really high, maybe she's having insuline resistance. She also has High Blood pressure buy thanks to the healthier diet her numbers got Better. What do you think?

[@Beorn.]

It's interesting but very hard when you suffer with IBS as well

[@sherrienickerson9524]

My blood sugar gets HIGHER with fasting. I’m not eating any high carb foods. My glucose is especially high in the morning. I haven’t had fruit, sugar or flour for 6 weeks. My glucose has come down from the 200’s to the mid 100’s. I found out I was diabetic 6 weeks ago when I went in for an infection. My blood sugar was 288!

[@nonienandya6585]

Maybe you can ask the doctor to give u homone checking. Cortisol boosting glucose level.

[@hokeywolf3416]

Eat more fat

[@asherasator]

That's because when fasting stored glycogen is released from the cells, and totally normal. High morning glucose is natural for some because nature/evolution/God created it so people have energy in the morning, and perfectly natural.

[@samuelgibbons1221]

I’ve also put my type 2 into remission in 3 months . Diabetes can’t be reversed!!! Plus cortisol levels can raise your bloods I was intermittent fasting 16/8 Was to much for me so I did a shorter fast . Then did it a day on a day off . Then my bloods were in the 4&5 . My a1 is now 5

[@TypeRhino]

that is awesome samuel that is greatcharging

[@yoso585]

Sure type 2 can be reversed in many individuals that are simply too fat. Not all by any means. But sometimes it’s only a matter of over stuffed fat cells bleeding ffa’s. Still have a young strong liver and pancreas , but got too much fat energy floating in the blood. With some weight loss, many can resume a standard diet no problem. No me. My stuff is older and worn out.

[@gooddeedsleadto7499]

Beef 🥩, mutton, chicken and lamb do not spike sugar level. 55 minutes exercise, push ups daily and staying active throughout the day can keep sugar level in check. Also, prescription combination metformin, Glipizide in case u plan to eat crepe, waffles, cake etc, statins, Pantoprazole is really good, this prescription combination does not work for lazy people. Staying active throughout the day, waking up early is essential. Exercise cycle in bedroom is extremely helpful in bringing down sugar level after meals. broccoli 🥦 is the best fiber and should be part of the salad. Regular fiber intake keeps sugar level in control. Not staying active & not exercising on a daily basis is not an option.

[@Amber4]

Metformin will make you gain a lot of weight. Berberine is what you should take.

[@vickyburton2434]

My BG sky rockets on a plant based diet. I can not eat peas or soy and beans are horrible for my BG.

[@maxp9598]

Also don't eat veggies that grow in ground and peppers too have sugar

[@jimo559]

It could be insulin SUPPRESSION. My blood sugar runs 120. But my insulin is low. HOMA IR about 1.0 This state is called Physiological Insulin resistance. Your body isn’t concerned until you eat. When you eat you will see you post prandial numbers drop. Your body is supremely intelligent. It conserves glucose for the brain and runs high. People like us are insulin resistant at the level of the muscle. Our muscles prefer to run on fat and thus say no to blood glucose of 120. Only when we eat does it Glucose DROP instead on going up.

[@caleyachettyurmeela1645]

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[@TypeRhino]

thank you

[@sykusch]

Has anyone experienced glucose spikes after the lunch meal? Breakfast and dinner meals seem to be fine for me, but the noon meal which consists of vegetable, legumes, whole grains, and fruit has been giving me high postprandial spikes. The only change I've made recently is taking a thyroid support supplement.

[@topgeardel]

As a diabetic, I am starting to seriously test myself. What I have been finding so far is I can eat carbs as long as I balance it off with protein. My blood sugar levels are good when I keep them at around 50-50% carbs/protein. And yes...watch the portion size regardless how healthy the food is.

[@bloozedaddy]

You're pancreas is still working fairly well but that may change in time. Personally I think that carb/protein ratio is far too high for a pre-diabetic. If I were in your position I'd shoot for 25/75 ratio. Not medical advice of course but diabetes is called chronic for a reason...it's an advancing disease. I've been type 2 for 15 years so I've seen all kinds of changes over that period. It's a moving target 👍

[@MarykayOsoski]

If your diabetic, get a CGM monitor! It will tell the story..

[@williambranham6249]

Did your insurance pay?Otherwise the cost is prohibitive for most people.

[@Karen-jp1ns]

Medicare pays. My co-pay for 3 was only $44. Your pharmacist and doctor may have to jump through some hoops to get you authorization.

[@allisonshaievitz1134]

What kind of cereal

[@Dee-vine]

Teff cereal is a really good cereal though expensive but well worth it.

[@barryobee1544]

Very good analogy.

[@hoangling4344]

if readers of this truly want to heal themselves and live normal lives, you have to go full, strict carnivore and stick to it. The reason why you are all debating what to eat and trying to add in little cheats and so on is because you don't want to expend the effort and will power necessary to get through the initial stages of carnivore and the adjustments your body goes through at first. People have all sorts of elaborate excuses why they can't do carnivore and obsess over glucose meters and counting carbs. You don't need any of that. Adopt a carnivore way of eating and make it though the first few months without cheating and it's smooth sailing for the rest of your lives. I've been full carnivore for over two years now and love it. I never think about food or count anything or worry at all. I never weight myself anymore or check glucose levels or look up foods before I eat them. I don't desire non carnivore foods anymore. I don't like or eat salads, fruit, sugars, vegetables, etc. I love red meat, eggs, and bacon. I have no issues, no aches, no pains, no problems, and I put no thought into eating or how much I weigh. I lost all my excess weight and got off all medications after my first year on carnivore. Now, into my third year, I have returned my body to it's natural state and I'm no longer influenced by fake food or cravings. We live in a time where we are bombarded by propaganda and manipulation. You are not meant to eat donuts or modified grains, fruits and vegetables. People need to summon whatever will power they have to go hard core from the start and make it through the first few months of headaches, aches, cravings, poop problems, fatigue, etc. and finally flush their bodies of the garbage you've been eating and break through to finally get back in touch with your body and feed it appropriately.

[@TypeRhino]

thank you for sharing your story and your results. I believe it really important that every one realises there is more than one way of tackling this. What is important is that people find out what works for them. It is sustainable and they enjoy it. To much of our community is based on there is only one way and if you don't agree with me you must be week. It is not helpful. By sharing your story you are helping more people

[@hoangling4344]

@@TypeRhino I agree. Everyone must keep an open mind and pay attention to their bodies and find the way of eating and way of life that best restores your health. I have a very good friend who thrives on a low fat diet. However, I thrive on a carnivore diet. The important thing is that we ALL should pay attention to our health and well being and find the right thing to do. We all live in a toxic food swamp and 90% of what is offered to us is bad for our health and well being, we must make choices.

[@edwincaesar3961]

Well Said​@@hoangling4344

[@SuperAngelic5]

Potatoes are healthy food when they are not processed, fried, or smothered. Moderation is key.

[@TypeRhino]

I occasionally have some potatoes but not often.

[@steffanrhoads1870]

mee too

[@jeffbute8431]

It takes years and years to become diabetic

[@happihibby]

My bloods were 14 at 8am and only down to 9 by 12.30 without eating should I worry

[@northyland1157]

14 seems high... Maybe try exercise. If you have stairs go up and down for 10 mins, or do squats.

[@pollyjetix2027]

I've found the only thing that lowers my blood sugar is extremely low carb, and only one meal a day. But I simply cannot manage going that long without eating. Especially mornings at work. Feeling hungry makes it hard to concentrate. And I feel weak, like I hit a wall where I can't function. So I'm struggling. Exercise? I tore my hamstrings off my right ischial protuberance, so it's very difficult to even walk. Short walks are doable, but suddenly, I find my leg goes weak. So it can be hard to get back home. I've been looking into the gut microbiome. Recent research is very exciting, as it shows a fecal transplant from a naturally thin, non-diabetic person, put into a diabetic can lower fasting blood glucose over twice as much as Metformin. Of course, getting a fecal transplant is difficult... but there are things I can do to foster better gut biome health. First - raw, organic, homegrown greens, and homemade sauerkraut. Second - stop all artificial sweeteners. Third - get to bed by 9 p.m.

[@FadGadget1]

A carnivore diet would fix that.

[@Nogi-aka-DJNugz]

Get some an adjustable dumb bell set and do some weight training

[@frankwhite1288]

Carnivorous diet is the only thing that works for me.

[@TypeRhino]

Awesome. It’s important you find what works for you

[@kenshey3912]

Light signalling is huge. Blue light suppresses melatonin in the pineal. Gut melatonin sometimes is to low but amino acids resolve this issue. The light signalling science has been bastardized by the glasses industry. We need blue light during daylight hours (from the sun aka daylight) to keep hormones ticking in the correct order. The alternative community designed red glasses and this too is an error… eyes not designed to look thru red. PS blue light also affect skin receptors. Skin also sends signals to the brain.

[@Why_So_Spicy]

I skip breakfast Have lunch and take a multivitamin at dinner I tried to eat something light with whey protein isolate & take the second multivitamin. With drinking plenty of water and body armor sugar-free or vitamin water that's sugar-free throughout the day

[@franciscafazzo3460]

I see no answer outside of drive fasting for 5 days to cure the problem and get your system back in order and I will be taken pancreatic languages. I'll be taking vitamins watching my fluid intake and doing some. Type of persistence training or walking for half an hour

[@mikemike2750]

All good advice, except one little thing: don’t go vegetarian. You will get deficient in several nutrients and your situation will get worse. Other than that, good video.

[@kayakMike1000]

I think you would be deficient in omega 3 for sure. Sources of omega 3 aren't high quality in vegan sources.

[@Dr.sheherbano]

But why a weak , skinny person , not eating sweets or carbs . Still he is facing Insulin resistance ?

[@asherasator]

There is no such thing as "Insulin Resistance". Only "You eat more than you use!". It's a gluttony disease. The current "Normal" adult glucose numbers are idealistic, not realistic. In children glucose levels 180-200 are "normal" and diabetes is not diagnosed until over 250. The same was for adults. The medical system changed it so they can diagnose almost anybody "Diabetic" under certain conditions. And obviously sell more products and services.

[@barbaradimascio4623]

potatoes and rice are white flour? LOL

[@Chris-vt6nl]

I'm not diabetic yet but I'm seriously pre diabetic very close to become a diabetic right now my fasting glucose is 116 mg/DL estimated average glucose is 118.5 mg/DL I've managed to lose 24 kg body weight and changed my lifestyle switched to healthy food!! Is durum wheat semolina pasta ok because I'm only consuming dws pasta also have cut down sugar a lot especially refined sugar!! I also have chronic sleep issues working hard to fix it because less sleep increases diabetes risk a lot

[@TypeRhino]

you can do this. Greta start. it would be great to know if your sleep improves as your sugar drops

[@Keithzzzzt]

No...any pasta is bad. Fo as close to carnivore as possible and do intermittant fasting.

[@Chris-vt6nl]

@@Keithzzzzt how come pista is bad? Infact It has the one of the lowest GI after peanuts. I have been doing 24, 48 hours and even frequent 18-6 IF since 2017

[@Keithzzzzt]

@@Chris-vt6nl really? Pasta is just suger. How do you not know this? Your body quickly converts the starches to glucose. If you have type 2 diabetes ( which is high blood suger, period) then stop putting carbohydrates into your body. Glycaemic index has nothing to do with it. Its the presence of glucose itself that causes the problem. Over time this results in hyper insulinimia, insulin resistence and then full blown diabetes when the pancreas craps out and cannot produce enough insulin to jam away the glucose. The cure for type 2 diabetes is to STOP eating carbohydrates. Period. Your liver will make all the glucose the body and brain need. The absolute worst diet for diabetics or pre diabetics is a mixed macro diet of both starches and fat. Think pasta with cream sauce ...Alfredo. or any other mixed macro meal. The body will shut down access to the cell ( insulin resistence) because it is already full of either fat or glucose and stops more energy ( especially glucose) from entering, because glucose is poison to the mitochondria at high levels. When the cell is full it shuts the door to both fat and glucose. This is called the Randle cycle and is a protective mechanism of the body. It would rather sacrifice the blood cells and epithelium of the blood vessels than have the cells in the musckes, liver or brain die. Blood cells and epithelial cells turn over quickly. There's a reason your body immediately surges with insulin to store away glucose. It's dangerous at high levels. Its how we evolved. Eating meat. Glucose glycates blood cells and pretty much every protien in the body. You have 1 teaspoon of glucose in your blood at any one time. For a reason. Repeated activation of insulin and the randke cycle is what causes insulin resistence and type 2 diabetes. It is curable in 80% of cases if you catch it early and the pancreas hasn't crapped out. Look up Dr Stephen Phinney or Dr Jason Fund for a deeper understanding of these issues. They are prolific on youtube. All carbs are glucose, period. Does that answer your question?

[@cinnamongirl3070]

Great advice. Keto/low carb and fasting are definitely the way to go. But before changing one's diet from keto to vegetarian in one shot (quite a shock to the gut) I would add a few more carbs while keeping a close eye on brain fog and mood. And a leisurely stroll is not going to cut it! Absolutely stepping up the pace is beneficial, but so is strength training. More muscle equals a body that is more metabolically flexible, not to mention stronger and more stable. Absolutely the light from phones, computer screens, and TV sets wreck havoc on your circadian rhythm!

[@teresaspensley5640]

I wish I could eat cereal 😂

[@TypeRhino]

i understand but its finding what work for you. What does work for you please share

[@teresaspensley5640]

@@TypeRhino meat meat meat and eggs👍🏻

[@Lingalala]

My cereal is pork rinds and diluted heavy cream. Can't tell the difference and doesn't spike my levels.

[@scottonanski4173]

Guys, it's real simple... You're fat and need to lose a lot of that body fat. Balanced diet and solid exercise. Break a sweat. Heavy breathing. 4 times a week.

[@TypeRhino]

Thank you for this contribution. Of course, i agree with your solution but not all t2d are fat. This was the point of the video. some t2d get diabetes from steroids or pregnancy for example.

[@TypeRhino]

did this video help you? What bit helped you the most?

[@MTBradley]

I need to reduce my carb intake. I love MM's & bread. I've done less exercise in the last 3 months and I'm seeing the results of th🙄at.

[@TypeRhino]

@@MTBradley i advise some extreme mountain biking

[@MTBradley]

@@TypeRhino that is fabulous advice!!

[@redzuan6425]

Your videos are a God sent. Thank you. What time should I test my fasting blood sugar to negate the effects of the dawn phenomenon?

[@TypeRhino]

@@redzuan6425 i normally fast until noon test at 11am. I dont normally have a problem then.

[@haydehabdolahian7691]

Yes because your food have lots calories 😢this is never going to change we can’t eat like they say you don’t have to count your calories ! Never works

[@user-cu3xn4xj3i]

Rutabaga instead of potatoes.

[@TypeRhino]

yes we call it swede its root best keep it the only root on the plate

[@Once_in_a_Lifetime]

The only comfortable way of being high carb low fat from what i see is if you need to do intermittent fasting so you can easily switch fuel back and forth. Otherwise it will be very uncomfortable as the body will crave sugar like any addiction would. You can’t lose fat easily if you can’t get into fat burning mode even if you expended your glucose stored, which could be a days worth of calories. That in itself would cause stress.

[@wendycarter5718]

Some of those substitutes are very high oxalate !

[@TypeRhino]

thank you for the feedback

[@fastway007]

Cereal and vegetables? I think not

[@carla4282]

Stress could do it

[@HandB127]

Happening to me bc I can’t sleep more than 2 hrs at night

[@TypeRhino]

Thanks for sharing.

[@coolguy79jeffrey]

how to reduce the morning blood sugar? normally i do not eat my breakfast, after 3 hours from my lunch, my blood sugar would be at the acceptable range, which is similar to fasting blood sugar!!! but i am unable to get my morning blood sugar down. do i need to exercise so it would reduce the morning blood sugar?

[@TypeRhino]

please let me know what you find when you do

[@coolguy79jeffrey]

@@TypeRhinowas hoping that you would be able to advise or share some light on this...

[@lisafillion1454]

There are videos about the dawn phenomenon. Thats what it sounds like your experiencing.

[@asherasator]

Nature/Evolution/God created the "Dawn Phenomenon" so people have energy in the morning as they should. Glucose close to hypoglycemia is not "Normal" or natural.

[@rabokarabekian409]

One experiment is to eat half an apple or sweet potato right before bed. The body senses these carbs and may cut back on making glucose. Your results may vary.

[@michaelking8903]

Almost no carbs says it all.

[@TypeRhino]

hi micheal if you have any question please feel free to ask