What is Normal Blood Sugar? (HIGH Blood Sugar on KETO?!)

[@HealthCoachKait]

What is your fasting blood sugar? Did you see a change when you switched to keto?

[@franimal007]

Yes at first a nice drop, then over time it has gone up. So you are saying, I have extra BS release in the morning now, because of using keynotes?

[@redsorgum]

I just wanted to give you some of these....❤️❤️❤️💯 Just in case you’re feeling a little down. 😘 PS: You look very beautiful.

[@gingerinthedesertcreations]

When I started keto my fasting glucose was around 78 then I went carnivore at it was 98. I know it's just my pet theory but I still firmly believe it was a signal that something was wrong. I think people that go on keto and get thin are able to outrun the stress that it's putting on the system before they reach the burnout point, but that wasn't what happened for me. Now I'm back at the higher end of low carb and my fasting glucose is in the low 80s but I'm still having problems with symptomatic hypos which I didn't have pre-keto. it's getting better very slowly.

[@danielwiederkehr5163]

my fbg is 140-160. been on keto 2 months, lost some weight, never above .7 ketones. btw, before keto my fbg was always around 125

[@TiMalice2009]

My fbs is 89

[@fredbass5384]

My oldest son is in his early 20's and he has type 1 diabetes. But thank God for this piece of article kzbin.infoUgkxVYhghKWmrUgXARZ_ydZTvmmcrw5L0I5i At first he thought he had the flu and was lying down on the bed for three days until his sister took him to the hospital. They took his blood and it was 600. What I do not understand is how he could have gotten it, since no one in the family has it. But he is winning the battle now. This is good stuff.

[@吳澈天]

*My daughter drinks lots of water and urinates with the same rate, there are no other symptoms to show if those have anything to do with diabetes. This is a good information that I have gone through **Diabets.Care** She is 2 years 9 months, hale and healthy, have not done any blood test. But I am not certain if one can get diabetes at such a tender age. Please I will like to know more on that*

[@kengreenfield-nman]

In June 2020 my HBA1c was 14.0! My doctor called me in for an emergency consultation, and arranged for me to see a Diabetes Educator to learn how to inject Insulin. Well, that was the LAST thing I wanted, so I went "Keto" immediately. I managed to delay my appointment for a couple of weeks, and by the time I met with the Educator, my blood sugar was 5.9! She agreed with me that I didn't need Insulin. Phew! My last fasting blood test was in February, and my HBA1c was 5.1 and I've reversed my fatty liver disease!

[@HealthCoachKait]

AMAZING!

[@barbarawarren9443]

Congratulations! ❤

[@rjrnj1]

You must be sooooooooo proud!!!!! 😀😀

[@Rocketscientist66]

Awesome! I believe you are living proof that Keto can save lives 💪🤓👍 I wish you continued success!!

[@kengreenfield-nman]

@@Rocketscientist66 Thank you so much for your support. I'm still taking Metformin, and I check my blood sugar five or six times a day so I can see how various foods affect me. My BP this morning was 117/66!

[@stevec3872]

My everyday fasting glucose has tended to be between 100-120 unless I fast for over a day. But I'm not obsessing about my glucose blood sugar levels any longer. I know I am no longer IR due to my triglyceride/HDL ratio, my loss of belly fat, as well as no sugar craving. Plus, at my physical in January I requested a blood insulin level to get a HOMA-IR. My fasting glucose level was 69 and my insulin level was 2.1 (both lower than "normal") so my HOMA-IR is 0.4--excellent. So I'm no longer concerned about my day to day blood sugar levels measured by my glucose meter because in 8 months of keto I have not cheated and am still eating low carb.

[@juliewhite7469]

Great Job 🥳

[@matterafact]

Well said!

[@Mar.Lop.]

Thanks for sharing ❤ I'm starting with Keto diet this year and I'm going to check my blood tomorrow 🍀

[@JayJay-un3rp]

Fasting glucose, 99 A1C 5.7 Fasting insulin, 4.86 Homo IR 1.19 HDL 93 LDL 160 Triglyc 67 ApoA

[@stevec3872]

@@JayJay-un3rp Given your numbers, your BMI and being slim, athletic as well as high LDL it sound like you are in the lean mass hyperresponder territory whose LDL very typically goes over 200 and higher. If you do a KZbin search on that there will be lots of good vids.about it.

[@nightwindswings]

I had surgery in October 2019 and was tested for diabetes before hand. I was 5.3 fast forward to March 2020. I contracted Covid19. By October I was still having symptoms, so I joined a Covid support group. Many who were having some of my symptoms said they were diabetic. So I bought a monitor and tested and I was at 498. I got a doctors appointment and had several labs. Came back I had gallbladder, kidney, liver and pancreas damage. I tested as diabetic with my A1C at 9.4. She was very worried about my liver. But said she couldn’t do anything until my diabetes was under control So I started on metformin I was taking 2000 mg a day. I also started on a strict Keto diet this was beginning of November. I had labs on liver and kidney Dec and January all showing slight improvement. Skipped labs in February and then two weeks ago went in again. Had my A1C tested again also. Everything, everything came back normal. My A1C was 5.5 I’ve cut down to 500 mg a day of metformin and yesterday skipped meds all together and I woke with 107. My wake up glucose test is usually my highest. Firm keto believer!

[@msg4925]

I always remember how Dr. Cywes, the Carb Addiction Doctor, explained it: your liver will make the glucose you need; it’s already made breakfast for you.

[@fawnburgess1441]

Encouraging

[@DonitaKate]

Praying for you daily. You are such an encouragement to do many. It's always hard to accept bad choices by those who love us.

[@HealthCoachKait]

Thank you Donita 💕

[@DonitaKate]

@@HealthCoachKait, having hard times here. I’m 70 my husband is 80. We ‘ve been in and out of the hospital since before Christmas. Dealing with stress here opens our hearts to pray for your “life complications.” God’s good that way. He keeps us communicating with Him one way or another. Stay strong. Remember how many people you bless. Love that kitty.

[@HealthCoachKait]

@@DonitaKate I am so sorry to hear about you and your husband being in an out of the hospital. Hopefully, you are on the recovery now 🙏 Sending my thoughts and love your way.

[@ginabrown3901]

Hurrahhhh, I'm so glad you are back!!!! I am sure I am not the only on that have been sending you loving, good feeling vibes...

[@HealthCoachKait]

Thank you Gina 💕

[@arroyobaby38]

When I switched to a KETO diet my fasting blood sugar went from 96 A1C was 5.6 Saw my doctor this past Thursday and now my fasting blood sugar is 77 and my A1C is 5.3

[@karendu6434]

So happy to see you resilient. I have been thinking of you 🙂.

[@HealthCoachKait]

Thank you Karen 💕 Doing my best.

[@jenniferstomberger3920]

Dance your dance! You are lighting up the world. I am so happy to see you do it. 🐛🦋

[@HealthCoachKait]

💕💕

[@Flametree1492]

I've been on a low carb "lifestyle" for nearly 2 years and the results are amazing! Most of my metabolic symptoms have disappeared except that my "LDL" has not gone down? My highest blood sugars are always higher in the morning (highest was at 112). I am 72 y/o and have had a long history of liver disease, cirrhosis, HCV and fatty liver! So I know my liver is "hanging on by a thread". Frankly, I wonder every day why I'm still alive! But I am and I'm grateful. Considering my health history, I am not complaining but I would like to know everything concerning results on a low carb diet? I do remember that there was a time normal blood sugars were in the 110-120 range and there are many other blood ranges that have been lowered in the past 20 years. I can't help but think that these lab values were lowered to prescribe medications sooner?

[@hashimi.5728]

I typically fast for nearly 23 hours each day, consuming a dinner that's rich in fiber and protein, with a modest amount of carbohydrates, between 6-7 pm. This meal doesn't cause a significant increase in my blood sugar levels; they peak at 135mg/dl post-meal and drop back to around 100mg/dl within three hours. In addition to my daily routine, I make it a point to walk approximately 4-5 km before bed and another 5 km during the day, totaling about 10 km of walking every day. Before bedtime, my blood sugar levels are usually between 95-105mg/dl. However, during the night, I notice fluctuations, with my blood sugar levels oscillating between 115 to 150 mg/dl. Upon waking, the levels are about 120-125mg/dl, which then decrease to below 100 mg/dl by noon, thanks to my fasting state. Despite this active lifestyle and dietary management, my general practitioner diagnosed me with insulin resistance, indicating a HomaIR score of 4.7. I'm puzzled by these patterns and would like to understand why this is happening.

[@DramaHeart]

Insulin resistance: your pancreas has to keep producing more and more insulin but your liver is not responding. Meaning your probably having too much sugar (“fat”) stored in your liver and muscles. The only way to use up the stored glucose and bring your levels down is change in diet or fasting to use up whats stored . Your bs averaging 95-105 daily is high (even tho most doctors will say its with in “range”).

[@kjn68i]

Just checking that you are feeling better than you were a couple of weeks ago. I just am trying to show support even though I am 12000 miles away. Keep safe

[@HealthCoachKait]

Thanks Kevin ♥️ Definitely starting to feel better

[@fawnburgess1441]

I have been keto and ketovore for over five years. My CGM shows a steady glucose level between 99-120 with barely any blips when I eat but my morning fasting can be 120! My average is 113 and I always remain in normal range. My last AIC three months ago was 5.4.

[@meatbasedvegan4859]

Kait is my keto crush.

[@HealthCoachKait]

🥰🥰

[@dgnine4852]

No mine!

[@meatbasedvegan4859]

@@dgnine4852 sweet lets fight to the death.

[@dgnine4852]

@@meatbasedvegan4859 nah im not that thirsty

[@meatbasedvegan4859]

​@@dgnine4852 damn really wanted to fight you. alright no problem man maybe next time.

[@MsLessette]

Hi, i am 34 weeks pregnant and have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. my fasting glucose level has been between 85-94. I don't eat super low carb because i am pregnant, but i have reduced snacking and have noticed this is enough to allow me to eat as usual and keep my blood glucose levels within range. My ideal range set by my doctor is between 110-130 1 hour after meals. This is based on when my glucose levels spiked according to my 3 hour glucose tolerance test.

[@svdoinitright7519]

I was diagnosed as diabetic 20 years ago and have virtually no pancreatic function left. I require close to 200 units of insulin a day, on a normal diet. Last year, I started working out daily and eating an almost 0 carb diet and went from an average of 150 units of insulin per day, to less the 20 units on most days. Then COVID hit and I wound up working from home and eating poorly again. I just started the exercise program again and am looking for a more formal keto diet, rather than what I was doing before (a little meat, a little cheese, and pork rinds). I found your channel this week and have really been enjoying your videos.

[@HealthCoachKait]

🙏🙏

[@MP-qc4zr]

That was one of the best explanations on blood sugar. I have been Keto for 2 years, and two recent blood tests showed by glucose levels in the high normal range. I eat mostly ketovore, and exercise fasted. Both tests were shortly after my workout. I would definitely like to get a HOMA-IR test done.

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@17forever64]

Thank you . I have been doing keto now for about 8 months and have my blood checked on a regular basis by my doctor. Last week she noticed my blood sugar was elevated to a pre diabetic level. That’s a first and I’m 56 years old. I think I understand what is going on now! I appreciate video and explanation.

[@EL-yi6df]

If I may, what measures did you take to remedy the situation?

[@17forever64]

@@EL-yi6df hello, they took my blood a few days later and the level was much lower. We are just gonna monitor it over time now.

[@nancysmith2383]

My fasting blood sugar test was 126 before I started keto. It was 99 my last blood test. I was listed as insulin resistance by my doctor. I feel this diet has greatly improved my health.

[@johnmutungi392]

Please share the diet with us

[@kkevinj1]

@@johnmutungi392 Um the keto diet, countless videos. Why would you want her diet, shes a woman

[@MFT069]

Me too!!

[@paulmd2208]

I've been eating low carb for almost 10 years. My fasting glucose ranges from 105 to 116 and my blood glucose gradually drops throughout the day to around 95 in the evening. I am never higher than 116, except for a couple of weeks after a blood donation, which obviously stresses my body a bit and then I can see fasting glucose in the low 120's. I never have spikes above 116 or so.

[@lynnetteward5063]

I am diabetic. I've been keto for awhile and never understood how or why some days my sugar is high (137-145) but most days it is 118 or lower. This explains a lot. I appreciate your videos. I am so glad you so how popped up in my feed.

[@rubipotter1980]

My fasting glucose in the morning after an hour of waking up was around 102. After 3 days of doing carnivore is 86, needless to say I’m sticking to carnivore. Thanks for your videos ❤️.

[@HealthCoachKait]

🙌🙌

[@DadbrosGarage]

You are such a helpful human. I swear I see halos above your head Thanks for the video as always

[@HealthCoachKait]

😇😇

[@i.8319]

Went from 5.9 to 4.5 fasting glucose after a year of low carb.

[@lavonb8108]

I love all of your videos 💝Since I've backed off from Carbs I've lost weight and I feel so much better in all kind of ways my husband have started to🙂. I'm so glad I found your channel Thank you so much. God bless 🙏

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@wimm1392]

Your videos are very informative, easy to understand. I think because of all your visuals which let me pause on them and really soak up info. Thanks very much young Lady.

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@AdrienBCaldwell]

I started keto about six of seven weeks ago and tested my fasting blood sugar and it was great. It was around 83-85. Even after eating my keto diet it would never get over 95 which I tested an hour after eating a meal. I thought I was doing well and didn't feel the need to test my blood glucose so regularly any longer. But then just this past week I tested myself to see how I was doing and my glucose morning fasted reading was 112 (approximately 12 hours of no eating) which was what it was when I was eating a high carb diet. I don't get it. Why was I doing fine at first and then it's now high again?

[@kickpublishing]

I’ve been Doing keto for 5 months - no cheating at all. I’ve lost a ton of weight and work out every day. Never hungry. My fasting blood sugar is around 110. But it’s incredibly stable and moves very little when I eat - spikes more when I work out. I’ve been worried to death that it never seems to go below 110 except when I’m asleep.

[@DTMFJeff]

Keto and IF (16x8 & OMAD) for 13 months, down 30 lbs. and now in maintenance mode. I check glucose weekdays at noon, averages 106 with Keytones avg. 0.4 but a one mile walk drops it to 86 plus my Keytones go up to 1.+. Thanks for the info, was wondering and getting frustrated with my blood sugar levels.

[@markc1894]

Good to see you back again 😘⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@HealthCoachKait]

🥰🥰

[@michaelreyes5274]

I've been diagnosed with T2D since 2010. I've been taking the normally prescribed meds. Last year, I was referred to an Endocrinologist. She took me off of my meds and put me on insulin. My A1C went down from over 8 to 7.1 in January. At my last lab tests, she said that I was actually a Type 1.5, still producing insulin, but not as much as I should be. The downside was that like most people taking insulin, my weight increased, almost 20 lbs, despite my normal walking schedule. I try to walk 10K steps a day and often walk 7-9 miles several times a week. I did not like the weight gain at all. So I stopped taking my insulin about 6 weeks ago and went on a Ketogenic diet. After about a week, my glucose readings were fairly consistent, but still not where they should be. I ranged from about 110 to about 150. Then about a week ago, my morning readings were anywhere from 160 - 200. If I get on my elliptical for an hour plus session, I can bring it down as I'm assuming that my muscles will use the glucose for energy. However, is there another way to eliminate excess glucose? I do not want to have to take insulin if at all possible. Thanks for the great explanations. Cheers.

[@Kevin.Grindel]

How many total carbs are you eating a day? 20 total carbs is actual keto.. Lots of people push it by using net carbs. If you are doing that perhaps use fasting to clear out your glucose stores

[@pherenike8079]

Learning something every time I watch one of your videos . 🙂👍

[@HealthCoachKait]

🙏🙏

[@jeannesnodgrass8073]

Thanks, this is very interesting and helpful!💕

[@HealthCoachKait]

🙏🙏

[@brimech73]

Good to see you back on the horse......... stay strong! 😊

[@HealthCoachKait]

💕💕

[@warrenjansen7096]

I found your video after searching for why my glucose levels are high with a reduced carb diet. I am type 2 diabetic, who has recently taken my diabetes extremely seriously after having been diagnosed for the last 6 years. Taking control, and eating sensibly and eliminating virtually any source of sugar or carbs for the last 30 to 45 days has brought my blood sugar from an average of 165 plus down to approximately 80. This has been the case for the last 30 days approximately. The last 3 or 4 days, eating the same thing and exercising daily my blood sugar has risen to 95 to 105. I realized that is not high, but it is still an increase over what it had been. My thoughts have been that my body is adjusting to my new and improved dietary lifestyle, and your video would seem to confirm that. I am not on any diet that has a name attached to it, but I have just been using common sense and not worrying about my fats, but focusing on carbs and sugar. Thank you for the insight, and I will continue to check out your videos.

[@jaybird6034]

Your awesome Kait so much knowledge! Thanks for the video

[@HealthCoachKait]

Thanks Jay 🥰

[@scottjackson163]

It’s one thing to learn from a video that the blood glucose numbers don’t always mean what mainstream medicine thinks that they. It is another matter to convince your primary care physician of this. My doctor doesn’t even talk to me in any meaningful way about lifestyle changes related to my pre-diabetes status.

[@judithcervizzi6609]

So I fasted for 12 hours and went for blood work after being on keto for 7 months. Glucose was 101. What do you think?

[@davidk4114]

I've been eating keto for a little over 8 months now. Initially I noticed my fasting glucose was well within the normal range (usually in the 80s-90s) after only eating keto for a couple of months. Over time, I did notice my fasting glucose would range from the high 90s up to about 112. I also noticed my ketones were much higher when I first started keto. Now, even on a consistent keto feeding plan I'm in and out of ketosis several times throughout a day. I got a CGM (Libre 3) and noticed my glucose barely changes after eating a meal. My CGM graph looked almost identical to the one in your video illustrating why someone on a keto diet has elevated glucose in the mornings. I haven't gained or lost weight and my doctor's visits show that I'm metabolically healthy. My A1C went from 5.8 when I first started keto to 5.3. My triglycerides went from over 300 to 70, while my HDL went from 38 to 60. I'm down 40 lbs. from when I started keto and down 3 pants sizes. I went from wearing large sized shirts to small and mediums depending on the brand/cut. I guess my biggest question is if it's normal at this stage to go in and out of ketosis several times a day? *edit* I typically have less than 50 total carbs a day and 20 or less net carbs a day.

[@effdpaul1815]

I am on a Keto Diet most of the time ... I rotate off periodically to eat some sensible carbs ... to get some nutrition I may be missing on Keto. The funny thing is, my fasting blood glucose is usually higher when I am on Keto than when I am not: about 122 on average on Keto and sometimes below 110 off Keto. Just had my A1C tested and that is now in the "normal" range. I have just started trying to deal with this ... the conventional drugs were VERY disappointing and only marginally effective ... PLUS one in particular was ridiculously expensive. I think I am on the right path for me now.

[@ironmanmark55stark15]

This is a really great 👍 explanation I’m 28 hrs into a 72 hr fast and my neighbor is barbecuing a steak 🥩 man next two hours is gonna be hard lol 😆

[@HealthCoachKait]

Be strong!!! 😁

[@ironmanmark55stark15]

Good way to slow down time or planking’s works as well have a great weekend

[@markc1894]

Just pretend they’re cooking opossum 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ironmanmark55stark15]

@@markc1894 That would probably even smell good

[@yoso585]

Another problem with many is that they are not in a metabolic state of ketosis, but are still sugar burners because of excess protein or lax carb watching, and simply aren’t measuring ketones to verify ketosis at all. Not that low carb in itself isn’t an improvement, but it really ain’t any significant form of ketosis.

[@donaldkindig5126]

My fasting is 96 to 104, before Keto was 200 to 250.

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@gjc.george]

I was worried about you but glad to see you back,since I've gone keto my blood sugar levels have been great,I am on the needle's but have cut back on my insulin since being on the keto thanks to your channel,thanks heaps for your help and look forward to your next post

[@dutyofcall7659]

I was on a dirty keto diet for 4 month and ended up in the hospital with uric acid stones and a mild azidosis. Well after that I switched on a carb diet again and my fasting bloodsugar was 5.8 mmol/l and 1 hour after a meal at 8.0 mmol/l which is considered pre-diabetic. Now I'm unsure what to do because going keto again scares me and I'm not sure which carbs didn't spike my bloodsugar as much.

[@MamasDaughter47]

I appreciate this information so very much!!!

[@cukymonster33]

My blood sugar went from 6.7 to 4.8 in the first week of my keto diet.. Awesome!

[@mrrishibhatia]

You have some amazing video. Please keen those coming. Can you talk about sleep tracking devices like polar etc that also provide training load.

[@JRESHOW]

Maybe you could help?? I noticed my blood sugar low like 1-2 hours after I eat like a hungry hobo sandwich and fries (I know not healthy) but it dropped to like 56 after 2 hours!! SO I decided to start keto (I’m on day 2) and I noticed my blood sugar is like 65 when I wake up first day and after a keto meal it goes to like 85, and down to 75 in an hour. Before bed it’s around 65. Then when I wake up it’s like at 69. Is this normal?

[@drewadams6667]

My fasting blood sugar has been around 199 - 220. Every morning , l do my level best to keep keto, l slip occasionally but l am a fireman, l switched to unsweetened brewed tea. I only have shirataki noodles once a week. Only eat raspberries, blueberries and strawberries. Have up oranges , mangos and banana. Doing my best , list 3 lbs in 3 months , have no energy issues , which is great. But l am afraid of being insulin depandant in the future. Thank you for the information and inspiration, keeping you in my prayers.

[@margolucas3793]

Thank you, Kait, for another great video!

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@MFT069]

123 was my average one month on very low carb high fat keto has brought my average to 95!!

[@lauragoodman3378]

Thank you. I love the way your give the information. I am diabetic and my son started keto and suggested it for me. I was afraid of ketosis, but have since learned I should be worried about ketoacidosis....so lots for research for me.

[@andrewpetro9472]

Thanks coach!!!! Always helpful :)

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@davidbueso3840]

My fasting glucose level is from 82-91. It's that ok? I mostly do Keto, but here and there, I'll eat some carbs. My A1C is at 5.3. I do b want to lower it. I don't really eat candy and a lot of carbs and it's been difficult to lower it. Any suggestions?

[@kaweka260]

You're fine.

[@pat-realfoodnanu9050]

So how do you handle this at the providers office when they are concerned about pre-diabetes. Should a good A1C at about a 5.2 and Insulin LC at 4 be good enough to alleviate concerns?

[@glendapolich7549]

So good to see you back, Kait. 🌝 God bless you ❤ Great video!!! 🌝⚘💥💕

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@EL-yi6df]

Actually, in my case, following a 4 moths Keto diet, the fasting Glucose went up from 70 to 77, and the HB A1C(%) went up from 5.3 to 5.7. HB A1C(%) above 5.7 would be considered pre-diabetis. What happened, and how do I solve the problem? I like Keto, yet I won't adopt it if leads to pre-diabetis.

[@gregl2249]

I know she didn’t answer you--I’m having the same problem my LDL went up 40 points in my fasting glucose is 99

[@muriellecurcio1494]

I have been on a ketogenic diet for over 5 years. Recently it has stopped working and I experience increased hunger and weight gain! What can I do to get back to the great success I had before?

[@ricardocenteno375]

I been on keto for another 4 months my glucose recently started going higher been running and weight lifting usually goes to 230 while finishing my workout then when I take my clothes of shower and cool down it will come down to about 135 if don’t do any insulin it will remain about the same till about 8 am then it will start going higher if I do about a 10mm or 12 mm shot it will come down to 75 80 then it will go up to 100 then gradually go up in the morning

[@garleeblock9390]

I'm on a combination of Carnivore and the Keto diet & have lost approximately 7.5kg in one month; yet my fasting blood sugars are 5.9mmol and 6mmol (and that is taken just before I eat, and I've been fasting for 18 to 20hrs. Weirdly, my blood sugars don't seem to peak any higher Once I eat, and at times, my blood sugars start dropping once I eat. It's really strange. And, I have those ketosis urine dip sticks, and I'm always between the high end of moderate, and large for ketones too.

[@eddiejager]

Hi Garlee, this is normal for us people with some Insuline Resistance. Dr Sten Ekberg explains this perfectly in one of his video's : kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpmnlouFi6qkrMk

[@josephb7460]

Great video. I always glean some good info from your videos. I yr ago my fasting was 310. Now it is about 100 to 110. Still working on it....... 👍👍

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@DawnStyleArt]

I have been on Keto for a year- off and on getting frustrated without successes. Recently ai have got a Keto tester. It would appear that my frustration was warranted. I cannot seem to get my glucose down no matter how strict I am. My levels always elevated to 6-7.8 after meals even if they are completely carb free. Fasting blood sugar never gets lower than 5, usually 5.5 or higher. My highest keto level has been 1.7 and the next time I ate a Keto meal, it of course booted me out. I measure 1 1/2hrs to 2 hrs after. It’s so frustrating.

[@finetrue]

Finally a clear explanation why my fasting glucose is always around 90-105, and after meal my glucose is mostly lower than 100😂, sometimes lower than before meal.

[@my-yt-inputs2580]

Been keto for over 2 years now and Carnivore for the last 8-10 months. Also wear a CGM to monitor. I find sometimes my glucose gets a little higher than I like. Sometimes it scares me because I rarely eat any carbs. I find I have to do an extended fast to get glucose levels back to a more normal level. One thing I have tried is carb cycling occasionally to help prevent the whole carb sparing thing. But when I carb cycle I still don't do a lot of carbs. Something like a Avocado/blueberry(wild blueberries) smoothie.

[@olhemi1]

😁☕👍so glad to see you

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@olhemi1]

@@HealthCoachKait 🙂👍

[@Amanda.c91]

You make me smile! #fangirl haha anyways, my fasting blood glucose this am was 103. Sometimes it is in the 90s. I ate keto for the last 11 months and have been carnivore most of this month and that's how I am staying. I am not worried about my higher blood glucose in the morning. Come afternoon and evening, it is always in the 80s or 70s; and never spikes after eating beef, butter, eggs, fish, or organs haha. I heard either Dr Cywes or Dr Berry say that the morning glucose should be the highest it gets all day. Seems to be so with me! And many other keto carni peeps.

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@westfield90]

My sister is a type 2 diabetic and takes no medication.. She has lost a lot of weight, kept the carbs low with a strict keto diet and Intermittent fasting. She feels good and has more energy but her fasting blood sugar is still 200. Losing weight, low carb doesn’t seem to helped. Why?

[@LisaSabala]

Wow! That was super valuable and informative. Thank you!

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@vincej9352]

I use to worry about this. I am on keto, non diabetic. my morning fasting BS are 103-120. After seeing this video i did a morning bs it was 114, I ate breakfast (scrambled eggs with coffee) 1 hour later BS 104.🤷‍♀️

[@fawnburgess1441]

this is mine, ketovore 5 years

[@Healingbeginswithyou]

Do you ever have specials on your insulin resistance classes/PCOS?

[@bossdog1480]

Thanks for this video Kait. I did notice a rise in morning sugar levels and I came to the conclusion that it was the liver releasing glucose. When I started on ACV it went down a bit. I'm also using Chromium P which seems to help a little as well. This morning I was below 5.

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@gj9736]

I am in my 70es, female and started a low carb diet in Oct 2023, my blood sugar was great back then at 94 with an A1c of 4.9. I lost 12 pounds since October, feel great, had my lab work done yesterday Dec 8th 2023 at 10 am after fasting since 6 pm the night before, so today my results came in and showed my glucose at 100 🤪, I don’t know yet what my A1c will be but I am baffled about the 100, didn’t expect that at all because I eat low carb but not no carb and I been staying away from all sugar, so go figure! I have no clue what my doctor will tell me when she sees me, probably freaking out over it!🥴

[@dr.evelynsharp2351]

Very interesting discussion about "insulin resistance" on Dr. Bosworth recently. Your explanation came very near to hers and had some added "nerdy details" (that weren't needed for yours). I'm glad to see you explain it your way - it helped. If you haven't watched it, you might enjoy it (or be bored cuz you already know it). It made things clearer for me. And you clarified it more.

[@bbqfisherman69]

I started carnivore about a month and a half ago after doing my own research and I noticed a change in my fasting bs after about a week. My bs have now been in 70 and 80 range for the past 3 wks. I have not had bs that good even while I was taking metformin. Not one single dr ever mentioned cutting carbs, as a matter of fact they advise eating more carbs in the form of healthy fruit and salads. Not only is this insane, it should be criminal to give advise that keeps people sick and dependent on medication.

[@HealthCoachKait]

Low carb is so effective for blood sugar and doctors don't even know 😩

[@brendachua574]

The Dr allows you to take carbs despite your diabetes was probably because you were given the medication which suppresses blood sugar.

[@ramblinrozz2242]

My husband was the same, was even sent to a dietitian who encouraged oatmeal and potatoes. He went keto and is off all 3 meds

[@anjoliaisenbrey6456]

I’m trying to good answers but having a hard time. My mum tested both her BG and ketones the other day. Her BG was 98 yet she was producing ketones at 2.7! I am confused by this because her blood sugar was not low so does this mean she was burning ketones? Another YTuber said producing ketones is easy but using them is not. So how does one know if they aren’t using them but only producing them?

[@elaineeversole2362]

I started keto last September. I recently got a monitor, and after a cheat day on Mother’s Day, I finally got back into ketosis (0.5) this morning...six days later. However, my usually normal range of blood sugar went up to 123. I will check again tomorrow to see if that continues. Accentuating circumstance what is that I was dehydrated, and I had only eaten 800 calories the day before. Too busy to eat! I’m wondering if that had some affect on my sugar is well.

[@shararagoonath3466]

Fasted fir 22 hours Ate very low carb dinner and my blood sugar this morning was 192 I’m very frustrated Have been fighting diabetes since 2017 eating keto or low carb

[@far77fae]

I was recently diagnosed with t2d and I find your content very helpful. I 'm doing the low carb diet. I would ask you to do a video on dry mouth. The reason I went to my dr. was I had both dry mouth and continuous thirst.

[@HealthCoachKait]

Add electrolytes to your water, high quality sea salt especially. 1/2 TSP per litre.

[@intellectualkeedaa]

My fasting blood glucose at home today was 55mg/dl Is it normal to be hypoglycemic over My fasting blood glucose at home today was 55mg/dl Is it normal to be hypoglycemic over Ketogenesis, if not, what should be the optimal level of blood glucose on Ketogenesis. Moreover what makes some people reach hypoglycemia 8n Ketogenesis and how to take care of it. If you also can make a video over ketosis and hypoglycemia Thank you!

[@charlesoneill466]

This morning my glucose was 99. That is after 3-5 years of keto/carni/omad. I watched one of your videos on determining if you are IR. 2 out of 4 of the test said I was not IR. I did not do sugar test or Homa IR. I will do Homa ir when I next go to Dr. I am rarely in ketosis. Weight is excellent. Slept great LAST night. I am interested in ketosis to improve brain function. Will it work?

[@jul_jlbrunson]

I just found your channel. I was just diagnosed as Diabetic, and it has scared me. I'm currently taking Diabetic Education Classes. I just started using blood glucose meter, and that has taken me time to get used to - Finger sticks. 😒 I know I must do this. I am so determined to reverse this, that I threw everything away in my fridge and pantry. I want to beat this. I will watch more of your videos, and welcome any suggestions or readings.

[@jmr774]

Kait is better than all the diabetic education classes you can take. Check out the carb addiction doc too! Try it for at least 2-4 weeks and then see how you do

[@jul_jlbrunson]

@@jmr774 AWESOME!!! Thank you I will definitely do that. 😊

[@arroyobaby38]

If a person decides to come off KETO or Lo Carb diet and start eating carbs again or STANDARD AMERICAN DIET , will that cause their blood sugars to spike more than the average person thats never been on KETO or LO CARB? If so, Is it because the body is used to burning fat as fuel vs carbs?

[@E-Cyber-S]

Hi kait, I recently diagnosed with diabetes and my doctor prescribe me metformin but I am not taking it trying to control it through diet. I recently started keto diet, been doing it for three weeks now. I noticed that my blood sugar in morning is coming high around 7.8 to 8 mmol even when I am on intermittent fasting. But after I take my first meal after two hrs it comes down to 6.5 or 6 mmol. What does that mean? Before my regular Blood sugar was around 8 mmol through out the whole day now it's going down but why it's coming high even when I am in fasting and low carb diet. Can you advice?

[@lisajames6833]

Kait. I have a question. Is it okay to strength train while on Keto/OMAD? Let me know if you have a video on this.

[@HealthCoachKait]

Yes 🙂 I do have a video on targetted keto diets where I talk about exercise kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpnWq3uDZ69kZtE

[@rezwanasyed5334]

Hi, My pre sugar test level is 232. Could you please tell me the reason why it’s so high?

[@destinyw8318]

Hi there, I've been on and off again keto for years last week or so I've been taking my blood glucose which I don't normally do and my number seem to get higher throughout the day but in the morning it's between 93 and 94 but then around 11:00 or noon before I eat anything it's gone up to about 125 to 126 is that normal?

[@CarnivoreTom]

So i love your videos and thank you for this video.. i am newly diagnosed as type 2.. my a1c was 11.8 that was less than 2 months ago.. my fasting glucose average is about 106 and that with most days are Carnivore with a day or two a week very strict keto . What interesting is when i first started testing it was in the low 90s then slowly ticked up the last 3 weeks.. i often test very early around 7 to 8 am.. im taking met formin twice a day.. im just going to keep at it, one thing i noticed was glucose after meals never really rises much.. like 120 would the highest.. and even curry with 1 cup of cooked rice was 130 two hours after meal! Thanks for all you do Kait..

[@donnahamilton1843]

My fasting blood sugar is a nightmare! This morning 195! I have diabetes, but have been eating very low carb for a while. My blood sugar normalizes during the day.

[@donaldkindig5126]

My Average Bs before keto was 220 Now 107 Most days fasting and 117 or so 2 hours after meals A1c was 11.5 now 6.5.

[@HealthCoachKait]

🙏🙏

[@esayasalemu3340]

Thank you for the important info. I was diagnosed as pre diabetic on one single test and I was dehydrated overnight and though mid-morning before the test. So I have some doubts about the test result. I am exercising and have made a big diet change. But my glucose reading is almost always higher in the morning 100-113mg/DL; but two hours after I eat lunch it usually in the mid 90s. What is your understanding of these readings.

[@shaverdanger7565]

I go on and off Keto a bit but almost always stay low carb. I have just recently started to measure my blood sugar and noticed it was higher than what my labs usually are (90 - 110). Your explanation is great and I need to do some testing after I eat now to see exactly how high my glucose levels get. I'm losing weight and the midsection is getting smaller, so I'm not too worried. But should I be concerned with a higher HbA1C? Last time I saw the doc it was 5.3.

[@davidbueso3840]

No don't worry man. That's not even pre diabetic. You have enough time to lower it my friend.

[@pmiller4110]

I eat mainly high fat animal based diet. My blood sugar 1 hour after eating a banana and 2 dates was 88. Is this normal?

[@1papester]

Tested my glucose for the first time last night snd it was 110 but I had been snacking (low carb). At 5:30 this morning it was 69. I was looking to see how the Dawn Effect would effect my blood glucose 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@daramiana]

Thank you.good info.

[@ronaldgibson4052]

My morning glucose numbers range between 126 to 135. I have been eating 20-25g of carbs daily for over 3 months. My weight has not changed. What is the Problem?

[@colorvision7]

Pre Keto blood sugar was 92. Keto after 14 months is 96. It was a little unsettling. Hopeful video