This has been a rough month. 

I found out I have diabetes today. 

And now so much of my lifestyle has to change on a dime. 

I am going to miss good food. 
For the rest of my life.

Sigh.

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I know what I have to do because I have done it before: get back on keto and drop 100 lbs.

It is just so hard to never eat carbs or drink anything ever again, never get to go to my favorite restaurants again or have a night out with my friends. Which is why I gained things back from last time. My body just can’t deal with carbs, though. Super high insulin resistance. So it’s have some social joy or get really sick. I choose health but it still isn’t easy.

That's life. You'll soon learn to take care of your health and live with it. You got this 🫂

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Thanks for the well wishes.
I am actually already familiar with the Glucose Goddess! I've been using Apple Cider Vinegar before meals and trying to eat in the right "order" based on her advice. I like her channel a lot.

Sending a big hug your way. You can do this 💪

Also search "Glucose Goddess" it's a French scientist, I've heard good things about her research and advice. Of course do what you feel is best for you! NMA ❤️

Ugh, I am so sorry to hear, Blue. Sending lots of love. ❤️ ❤️

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Thanks, I am very familiar with keto (lost 100lbs before over a couple of years and stayed mostly low carb for a decade), so I know what to expect.

I just know how limiting it is socially, and where I live is a very foodie place, but now that will all be off limits.

I guess it was good while it lasted. 

I will lose weight and feel better on keto, so there is that. I have felt like I needed to make the change for a while anyway. Now I don’t have much choice.

oh no, I am so sorry to hear this. it will be a big change but you will be able to find some healthier substitutes for the things you enjoy. monk fruit sweetener is a great alternative to sugar, you can do a lot with it. when my dad was diagnosed with diabetes, he thought it was the end of the world because he was a big eater and also loved sweets. he adjusted his diet and now he is completely used to it. He still has cheat days here and there, and just monitors his blood sugar and takes extra meds if needed, but he is very disciplined for the mostpart and just found other things he enjoys eating that don't spike his levels. he enjoys the keto diet.

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I thought type 1 was genetic, not something that you could develop as an adult!

I have type 2. It is potentially reversible if I basically change to a keto diet for the rest of my life. I did keto for many years and lost a LOT of weight and was healthy in my bloodwork, so I know what has to be done.

I just couldn’t do it forever and food has been a big social thing for where I live now so I have gained a lot back. 

Still frustrated because I have spent most of this year doing things like time restricted eating and cutting way back on processed foods and eating a lot healthier but it’s still not enough, apparently, even though I have lost 20lbs in the last 6 months.

Carbs are poison to me.

Oh fuck, that sucks. I’m so sorry. Last week a friend of mine found out she has TYPE ONE diabetes, and the working theory is that it was caused by COVID. 😔 Very sorry to hear you have more troubles in these troubled times. Take care.  🫂

Wishing you a speedy recovery—take care and get well soon!

I understand you...courage my dear friend...I miss good food too...but because health problems with my mouth and teeth...courage...💙💙💙🫂😘