Blood sugar control matters (even if you’re not diabetic)

I don’t think many doctors would disagree that blood sugar control is important, but I do think it’s something that often doesn’t get explained to patients. The focus is usually on cholesterol numbers and blood pressure, without really connecting the dots. What rarely gets discussed is that insulin resistance is often the underlying driver behind both bad cholesterol patterns and high blood pressure. So people end up treating the symptoms, without ever being told about the root cause or how to fix it.
 
chrisc said:
I use this device

My doctor told me (I am 79) that I was pre-diabetic and should modify my diet (minimum carbs, no sugar in any form) and test regularly

Initially I tested every day first thing and found the reading varied between 5.4 and 6.1. After a few months the reading seemed to stabilise between 5.5 and 5.9 so I check every other day

A box of wafers is often on special at Clicks, R110 for a pack of 150. I clean the lance every time with surgical spirit

Exercise also makes a big difference. If I have spent a day doing some sort of physical work, the next day's reading is below 5.4

I am allowed 2 beers a week, two glasses of wine a day. Only Sourdough bread. Plenty of eggs, vegetables, nut of all types. I also lost 10kg initially. Would like to lose a bit more bit its easier said than done

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Sourdough will spike your blood sugar drastically...
 
BBSA said:
I don’t think many doctors would disagree that blood sugar control is important, but I do think it’s something that often doesn’t get explained to patients. The focus is usually on cholesterol numbers and blood pressure, without really connecting the dots. What rarely gets discussed is that insulin resistance is often the underlying driver behind both bad cholesterol patterns and high blood pressure. So people end up treating the symptoms, without ever being told about the root cause or how to fix it.
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Doctors don't discuss stuff. They only have 5 minutes to make money out of you. So people often go home with no knowledge of why they have the issue or how to fix it besides taking meds.
 
RedViking said:
Doctors don't discuss stuff. They only have 5 minutes to make money out of you. So people often go home with no knowledge of why they have the issue or how to fix it besides taking meds.
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Totally agree! That’s why I think it’s important to do your own research. Fix the root problem and you might not need chronic meds.
 
In all fairness, I don't think doctors are trained that way.. but ja, don't see one too often myself.
Pity @Daveogg isn't in Jo'burg though, would be my choice.

*purchases apple cider vinegar*
 
BBSA said:
Totally agree! That’s why I think it’s important to do your own research. Fix the root problem and you might not need chronic meds.
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ja, agreed. People will research endlessly for which TV to buy or best this and that etc, but spend no time getting to the bottom of health issues. Also how many people do zero exercise, eat crap food and sleep poorly.
 
One discovery, for those needing overnight relief - if still awake half an hour to an hour later, try pee again, can help stretch the time for quite a while until the next needed one.
 
Brian_G said:
One discovery, for those needing overnight relief - if still awake half an hour to an hour later, try pee again, can help stretch the time for quite a while until the next needed one.
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Does it work better than Apple Cider Vinegar? How long did it take you to get used to the taste?

:ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: 😋
 
My blood sugar is a bit on the high side, so the doctor recommended I cut even more sugar out of my diet.

An easy win which I'd highly recommend is this (which is available in Checkers - but you can buy this anywhere I believe)):
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As a sugar alternative, I really like it! It's 70% the sweetness of sugar, so I find using three teaspoons gives me a nice sweet cup of tea or coffee ... with none of that fake sweetener edge you get from other stuff like Canderel.

I settled on this because it has almost no calories, and is a pretty natural alternative.

This is such an easy swop-out for sugar, and is a bridge for anyone unable to do the zero-sugar thing the cold turkey way.
 
Foxhound5366 said:
My blood sugar is a bit on the high side, so the doctor recommended I cut even more sugar out of my diet.

An easy win which I'd highly recommend is this (which is available in Checkers - but you can buy this anywhere I believe)):
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As a sugar alternative, I really like it! It's 70% the sweetness of sugar, so I find using three teaspoons gives me a nice sweet cup of tea or coffee ... with none of that fake sweetener edge you get from other stuff like Canderel.

I settled on this because it has almost no calories, and is a pretty natural alternative.

This is such an easy swop-out for sugar, and is a bridge for anyone unable to do the zero-sugar thing the cold turkey way.
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You know that blood sugar isn't only effected by sugar right?
Sugar is a small factor, so cutting just it out might not get the results you want. Look at carbs, especially bread, pastries, fruit have simple carbs which breaks down into glucose.
Not sleeping, stress, lack of exercise, dehydration and illness can effect it. Just cause it has the word sugar in it, doesn't mean dietary sugar is the only cause.
 
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