Sorry to hear you got that report. Someone who works this program as faithfully as you deserves better. But I suppose it goes to show there’s only so much we can do to control what our bodies do. I think I’d also keep my own counsel on trying to lower the a1c. Stay well.

I also have heard from 2 different doctors of new studies showing that diabetics on medication whose A1C dip below 6.0 are at risk for heart attacks and other complications. I take it to mean that if you are able to get off meds, then you can work via diet and exercise to bring it down below 6.0. Of course it doesn’t help those of us who are on…[Read more]

I am so sorry, Nicole. I was hoping for a good report for you. It certainly came on quickly. I hope and pray your resumption of AL Acid helps. Best wishes, Shelley

I feel very bad that you are having such problems, Nicole. The timing of your physician appointment could not be better; I hope she gives you good news. Can you imagine how dire your condition would be without all of the work you have done in the last year?
Hang in there, Shelley

Hi Nicole, I am so sorry to hear of your problems. I do applaud your balanced attitude toward these symptoms. You will look into it and find a way around the situation to continue the good habits you have cultivated. In other words there is no giving up: )
Many blessings to you, Phill and Lady, Margaret

Hi Nicole, sorry to hear about your balance and dizziness problems. I hope your Dr. Appt.’s come out positive. It’s encouraging to hear hat you pushed forward regardless over the last 4 years.

So sorry to hear of your health issues, Nicole. Let us know what you learn at your dr appt.

My husband is dealing with that right now. there was a very good segment on Dr Oz that you can listen to by going to the dr oz web site. Dr Hyman’s diet pretty much gets you were you need to be diet wise…no sugar, no gluten but you also need a good probiotic and to be eating foods like apple cider vinegar, Kimchi, sauerkraut to get your gut ph…[Read more]

I am hoping right along with you, Nicole! Cannot wait to hear the results on Wednesday. I too hope to add Lipitor to my list of discontinued meds, but I have to wait until August for my lab work and appointment. You sound upbeat and positive – that is terrific. Have a wonderful weekend, Shelley

Positive vibrations being sent your way. You got this, Nicole! Lisa

Hi Nicole. I enjoyed your post from Wednesday. On Tuesday I struggled – and lost the battle – to keep my daily amount of nuts in check. Not only that, but I stayed up too late the night before reading my BSS book, and instead of going for my walk at 5:00 a.m., I went back to sleep. So the next day my BG was up to 127! I got back on the…[Read more]

So happy for you, Shelley! I can’t seem to bring my bg down to the 80s lately. Will keep plugging away.

Hi Nicole, you are so right about rereading the BSS book and even the cookbook. There is a lot of info. What may have seemed irrelevant at first, could really be important to you 6 months or a year later:)
Blessings, Margaret

Nicole,
Thank you for all your comments. They are helping all of us I’m sure. Just took oatmeal off my diet and my fasting blood sugar is back where it should be. Finally.
You know you are smart to keep adjusting your food choices until things work for you. I am still loosing a pound a week and am quite happy with that. Got stuck a couple a…[Read more]

Funny you would mention this now, Nicole. I had just decided to reread the book this week.

Welcome Michelle _ Like you I am on insulin and have been for about 4+ years. When I started the Blood Sugar Solution I was taking meal time insulin and 2x a day Novolin, blood pressure medications ( 2 kinds) and Cholesterol medication. Within 2 weeks of starting BSS , I quit taking my meal time insulin and greatly reduced my 2x a day insulin ,…[Read more]

Hi Nicole. Awesome results. I hope to be there, too! I also take meds for HBP and recently stopped taking cholesterol med because I was experiencing lots of muscle aches/pains. Keep up the good work!

Welcome Michelle,
BSS gets easier after the first 7 weeks. Just hang in there. I feel so much better eating this way. Been a T2 diabetic for 15 years. Walking and diet are really the answer to be the healthiest you can be. Just quite Lipitor because of leg pains. Also went off of high blood pressure meds. Now my blood pressure is normal. …[Read more]

Emotional eating has always been a problem for me. I do it less now that I eat when my blood sugar tells me it is time to eat to bring it up . Nicole

Sorry to hear you’re in a rough patch. Prayers for your husband and his family.

Sorry to hear of the stressful times in your family, Nicole. Will be thinking of you.

Nicole, yes you are hitting a uncharted territory where your husband and his mother are concerned. I was there with my mom 2 years ago. All I can offer you is that you will come through it and all will be fine. Prayers are coming your way. Rusty

Hi Nicole, I am so sorry to hear of your difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you Phil and Lady find your way through these challenges and pain. Blessings to you and your family, Margaret

I am so sorry Nicole. My dear mother’s favorite saying was, “This too shall pass.” Sometimes that is one thing that keeps you going through rough spots – the knowledge that things will eventually get better. Your coping skills of walking and eating healthy are fantastic leaned behaviors that will continue to serve you well. My best wishes…[Read more]

I have not had that problem, Elaine. Most posts on this subject say that they eat a little protein ( a few nuts, maybe) before bedtime to keep bg from dropping too low. I assume you’re talking about the bg dropping overnight?

Hi Elaine – Welcome back…everyone on insulin has to deal with the issue of blood sugar going too low and adjusting medications. So I have become an expert at regulating my blood sugars. As Vimala has indicated. I measure at bedtime and if I am too low ( or anytime I am too low during the day and not ready to eat my next meal – I believe a…[Read more]

Hi Elaine, I hope your surgery went well. Now on to the real work of BSS: ) I look forward to hearing how things are going on your journey to improved health. Blessings, Margaret

Hi Nicole, So the forth of July will mean something extra for you this year, one year on the BSS plan. I was sharing with Lisa that I think one reason I had such a dramatic result with the advanced plan, this go around, was because I had so many reintroductions in my diet. I do know that a plateau lurks just around the corner for me as well: )…[Read more]

Once again Nicole, you have accomplished so much, have such great advice and really you know what to do. Keep trying for your goal although don’t forget to enjoy were you at the moment! Best Rusty

What a fantastic milestone, Nicole. You are one of my heroes! Shelley

Hi Nicole…yes that stress does creep into ones life….since I moved from CT to VA in Jan 2012 I find my life to have become calmer. Pace is different here in the”south”. I have been carefully monitoring my fasting blood sugar so I can really understand what my body is doing. I had a few readings of 115 and was quite upset although I did…[Read more]

Congratulations Shelly that is great news! An inspiration for many I am sure. Nicole

Now that’s progress!

WOW shelley, I am impressed. Your body is healing very nicely. Thank you for sharing that info. It will help others stay on track.
Blessings, Margaret

OMG, that’s awesome, Shelley!!! I’ll have to try PGX more regularly to keep my blood sugar on an even keel. I simply don’t remember to take it every day.

Shelley that is amazing news! I, too take the PGX before every meal. Keep us informed how things are going.

Congrats! This is so encouraging not only for you, but for all us to know what is possible! You must feel fantastic!

Awesome news, Shelley!

Congratulations on the great fasting blood sugar. With a fasting blood sugar of 79 you will need to talk to your doctor about reducing your metformin dosage. You don’t want to go too low over night. Isn’t it exciting! Nicole

HI Rusty It takes time for your body to restabilize. Remember what happens when you eat…carbs in…insulin released…actually more insulin is released than what you need if you eat a lot of carbs which takes your blood sugar down down down …possibly too much unless you are insulin resistant. Which you are right now . If my blood sugar is 110…[Read more]

Rusty, even labs have different reference values for their tests, including blood glucose. My hospital/clinic lab uses 80-100 as normal (before breakfast). Nicole is correct: get information from your physician and also take into account how you feel. I called my clinic today, and we will consider decreasing my metformin if my fasting BGs stay…[Read more]