I Had to Want It

Hidee ho t2d neighbour! Things are going a bit better lately. I was pretty frustrated with lack of weight loss that was likely due to increased insulin to keep bs levels down to 7ish aftr dropping actose. I couldn't see a way out of the catch-22. But, things did sort out a bit.

I'm not selling anything to anybody, so my ideas are strictly based on my views and recent experience as a type 2 diabetic who has had mixed success since going off the drugs and onto the insulin.

One thing I've really seen is that every t2d's experience is quite unique to that person. So, what works for me might not work for you - but it might work if you give it a chance.

A few observations from my last few weeks:

1. if you really comply with this 5 mini-meal metabolic diet, your stomach will shrink and so you'll feel full sooner - making it much easier to stop grazing & overeating
2. taking my overnight shot of levemir at 10 pm instead of 11 or later has reduced fasting readings nicely
3. must fight the big feast thing on Sat and Sun night suppers; cut carbs as much as possible, and stick to the mini-meals
4. new mac apples are super light snack and oh so good, maybe w/some cheese or nuts
   
5. patience, patience, patience - it takes a few days for the body to adjust to changes, must not get discouraged
6. weigh yourself and test yourself often: keeps you honest, on track before you fall off completely
7. I've reduced my Diet Cokes by about 80%, still love it but am trying to wean myself off it as most places say carbonated drinks and artificial sugars can stimulate appetite
8. trying to get out for a good walk about a half hour after supper - lowers nightly rate.
   

Hey, not sure I'll keep going down, but some degree of success, annd I take encouragement from small steps in right direction. Good luck to you.