I am diabetic since 9 years. i am fatty and weight is 90 kg + my sugar level is 150+ always.what i will do....

[NEEPCO]

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Reduce your weight to safe BMI levels.In that process it is most likely that you will come out of diabetes.

[NEEPCO]

please tell me what is gem diet.... i am mentally prepare t will reduce my weight.

[engineer1]

Dear NEEPCO,

Please read my experience (engineer 1) I have blogged at

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It is reproduced here:

I am 60. I was diagnosed with diabetes in 2002, about 11 years back. I was taking Glycomet 500 SR, that is Metformin 500, dosage 1-1-1 for several years. I was suffering from giddiness at about 11 AM frequently, due to my low sugar level. My sugar level was going up,and down, I was also suffering from tiredness. My diet was regular south indian food, avoiding sugar.

I changed to low carb diet. I found my sugar level stabilized at normal level and so I have stopped taking medicines! I am not taking medicines for the past 2 years.

My diet:

Breakfast: 2 eggs boiled or fried or omlette and vegetable salad( generally cucumber and tomato) and pulses like green gram

Lunch: 5 to 6 pieces of chicken about 400 gms and veg salad

or 2 slices of fish and veg salad,pulses or greens

Dinner:5 to 6 pieces of chicken about 400 gms and veg salad,pulses or greens

I eat fruits like water melon, papaya

No rice/chappathi during lunch or dinner

In order to control cholesterol, I avoid red meat like mutton.

Due to higher protein intake, I have lost the craving to eat carbohydrates like rice, chappathi etc. I do not feel sharp hunger now.

I monitor sugar level and Hb1ac regularly. I also monitor lipid profile regularly every 6 months, I meet the doctor regularly and show the lab reports. These are in control without drugs.My doctor( in a super specialty hospital) has advised me to continue my diet. I am proceeding cautiously with the doctor' s advise, with regular monitoring.

I eat rice only during marriage functions and special occasions. and I take metformin 500 then.Otherwise no drug.

I take about 5 cups of black tea without sugar(instead, I use Sucralose i.e sugar free). I walk for 30 minutes daily.

I am dynamic and more alert now- all due to change to low carb diet..My tiredness has stopped.

I am healthier at 60 than I was in my fifties !!!

Wish the readers all the best in controlling diabetes without the fear of complications.

[engineer1]

website:

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