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BatteriesNotNeeded

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5. check out the ketogenic diet

Reply to GaYellowDawg (Original post)

Wed Oct 25, 2017, 11:41 PM

Oct 2017

many docs are now telling their diabetic patients to do the ketogenic diet. I was very close to being Type II, started the keto diet 18 months ago, and now have normal A1C levels, and my high blood pressure is normal. I've avoided having to take any drugs at all. big win for me.

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Newly diagnosed type 2 here... [View all] GaYellowDawg Oct 2017 OP

Fatigue is normal... one of the symptoms... pfitz59 Oct 2017 #1

I Have Been Diabetic Since 2003. Just Take Your Meds & Follow Carbs Carefully. TheMastersNemesis Oct 2017 #2

Welcome to the club that you never wanted to join. TexasProgresive Oct 2017 #3

Thank you, everyone. GaYellowDawg Oct 2017 #4

check out the ketogenic diet BatteriesNotNeeded Oct 2017 #5

You may not have been diabetic for a long time. I had readings almost exactly Nay Oct 2017 #6