Diabetes running – My story with Diabetes (type II) is that I discovered this issue in 2015 at my doctor’s visit. Since then, I had been taking Metformin to battle this disease. My doctor said I was high with my A1C. I think it was around nine, and he told me I could fix the issue by losing weight. I thought, no problem, I’ve done this before. At my next visit, I had lost 10 pounds and expected a pat on the back.
My doctor didn’t give me a pat on the back. He told me my A1C had gone up (was over 10), and I would possibly have to take insulin. I asked him to give me one more chance to fix the problem independently, and he agreed. I read about 3 or 4 books and started exploring other ways of diet.
I explored many things but decided I would limit my carbs and follow a close to Keto diet. Wow. I lost a bunch more weight quickly. It was 30lbs more with this type of diet and running. I was training for a 5k race at this time, and it was easy. My next A1C test was down to 6.3. My doctor was amazed and cut my Metformin intake in half.
I asked him if I continue to get my A1C down could I get off medication. He said yes. I continued to do the same diet and running a 5k every other day, and three months later, my A1C tested at 5.6. He took me off my medication entirely, and that was the best news.
He said that he would also take me off my blood pressure medication Lisinopril if my next A1C is still low and unchanged. I am close to that visit now and hoping that I can get off all medications. I still take fish oil pills, one a day vitamin, and a Calcium-Magnesium-Potassium tablet to help from items I’m missing from a lack of carbs.
Honestly, I don’t think running plays as big a part in this success as diet does, but I could be wrong. The most remarkable thing about Keto is the lack of hunger. If you don’t eat carbs, you aren’t hungry. I’ve also done spells of intermittent fasting, and I’m amazed at the ease of doing so. I’ve fasted for more than 24 hours multiple times. Fasting would be impossible in my prior carb-filled life. Many days are 16/8 (16 hours of not eating 8 hours of eating), but I don’t keep track because doing so is just the new normal. And if I end up eating early because of meeting up with someone else, that’s no problem.
If you or someone you love is struggling with Diabetes, please know that you can fix it if you limit your carbs and sugar. I’m proof. I do miss many of the things I used to eat. However, I love not having to take medications for Diabetes. Please let me know how I can help or if my story has helped you in any way.
Books:
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- The Obesity Code (this started me on the Journey) This book changed my life.
- I was reading this one when my doctor recommended it.
- Keto Clarity
- Paleo Diet
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Also, I should mention Audible, so many resources for anything you are interested in, and a runner; So many hours of listening to books while running.
Youtube Channels:
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- Thomas DeLauer is Great clear, I learned a lot from his channel
- KetoConnect (Megha and Matt) Love Matt and Megha and love the recipes and personalities
- Beat Diabetes! (Dennis) This guy understands Diabetes
- Serious Keto Again, dig the recipes and like the personality
- There are so many others that helped me too,(Diabetes running) but above are the channels that helped me the most.
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Podcasts:
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- Six Miles to supper
- About intermittent fasting
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