Shelley wrote:Hi Kim,
No, my fasting levels are still pretty high, around 250 which John says is ok.
Hi Shelley--
Being diagnosed as pre-diabetic myself in the past, I am interested to know more about your situation.
When you refer here to "John", will you clarify for me, please. Am I understanding correctly that you are saying that Dr. John McDougall indicated that your fasting glucose reading of 250 is "ok"? If you do mean Dr. McDougall, will you please share a little more about why he says 250 is an "ok" number for a fasting blood sugar? Is it because of your particular condition and/or situation, or.........?
When do you measure your "fasting" blood sugar? Do you take your fasting measure upon arising and before eating/drinking anything, and after at least 8 hrs. without eating, or at some other designated time?
Do you drink coffee?
If you post a few days of your meals, and snacks and beverages--everything you eat and drink, that is helpful to those who want to respond to your post, also. You might it helpful to you and others who want to offer support to post your meals and exercise at the Roberta's Corner Forum here on the Board.
About your walking? How often do you walk for exercise, and for how long or how far each time?
I see you became a member of the Discussion Board only a few days ago. How long have you actually been following one of Dr. McDougall's programs?
How long ago did you complete Dr. McDougall's 10 Day MWL programs? Did you attend one of Dr. McDougall's Ten Day live in programs in California, at which you followed the MWL subset, or did you complete 10 days of MWL on your own, at home?
Knowing some of this information might help others to be able to offer more detailed opinions or suggestions.
Jeff Novick has given excellent information on this subject and how to best adjust the MWL for diabetic improvement, but unfortunately, I don't think the information and threads were ever sorted out and moved to his "Hot Topics" list under the title of "Diabetes" or something identifiable to the subject, and for me, well...I need to be on vacation to have enough time to search out something on the board!
Thanks, and very best to you as you seek your answers to return yourself to the promises of this program of which Dr. McDougall includes these goals to work toward: Restore Health and Appearance, Look Great, Live Healthy, Feel Well, Solve Serious Health Problems, Stop Medications, Satisfy Hunger, Eat Delicious Food, Save Money, Achieve Permanent Change, and develop a McDougall Health Program that Is Easy to Understand and can be Followed for a Lifetime.
He believes "Big Changes get BIG Results."
As one of my children likes to say, "
Ain't That Great!!"
--and some of the other best advice I ever received about how to follow this program is:
1. START
2. CONTINUE
Welcome to the board, Shelley.
--Clary
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