Hi everyone! So glad I found this forum! I’m a newbie with a question. I’ve been on keto about 2-3 weeks. Only lost 6 lbs. my average Macros are 1387 calories, 107g Fat 25g Carbs, and 81g protein. I’ve been checking my BG first thing in the morning and it’s bee averaging 105-109ml. I do check it periodically throughout the day,and the lowest I’ve been is 95ml. Does it take some time to get your BG lower?? Any help or advice I would greatly appreciate!
Blood Glucose Question
Bradeo
(Brad)
#2
Depending on you body, it could take time to regulate BG and other markers.
IMO I would stop counting calories and concentrate on keeping carbs under 20, protein a little lower and fat a little higher.
KCKO
Dany
(Dany Bolduc)
#3
I second that.
Currently Fat constitutes roughly 50% of your diet. Try to crank them up quite a bit.
By the way 6 lbs lost in 3 weeks if not bad at all.
You’re doing good. Stay the course.
Norwester
(Cliff Hall)
#4
It does take time for your BG to normalize and everybody is going to be different. If you’re not familiar with Dr. Jason Fung, you can learn a lot about Type 2 diabetes, how the body regulates glucose, and pesky issues like high fasting glucose levels as in when you test first thing in the morning. Check out https://intensivedietarymanagement.com/dawn-phenomenon-t2d-8/ for great info on why this happens.
arenteria
(Anna)
#5
I’m in the same boat with you.
I’ve only lost 4 lbs in 2 weeks. I don’t test in the morning any longer bc my blood glucose is like yours. A few times I tested 86 before dinner. About 2 times so far. I am trying to lower my protein as well. At a soon to be 63, I’m staying the course. My doctor ordered a stress test in 2 weeks as part of my physical. All these lab tests will be my baseline. It can only get better after that ,right?