I just started working from 6 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday, I sleep from 9 pm to 5 am those days. I am a primarily hypoglycemic type 2 diabetic. I have been doing 16:8 but with my new...
Hey everyone. I am 40yo and was diagnosed with T2D 3 years ago. They immediately put me on several meds since my BG was 495. I immediately dove into the world of diabetes and learned a ton. Soon after I...
New to even thinking about blood sugar. I get it checked annually and A1C is good and so is fasting glucose. But I got a glucose checker just to satisfy curiosity. For context I’ve been doing OMAD for the last...
Basically the title. Read the post and AMA. As my experience with fasting was good, I still would not recommend this to any typical t1d without decades of knowledge and experience. Everyone's diabetes is unique and acts differently in...
Hello My Fellow Fasters! **Backstory:** Wanted to start off by saying this community has been awesome and I am very thankful for you all! As you can see in the title, I am a Type 1 Diabetic. I have recently...
Last year I experimented with Keto and I loved it. I was able to control my hunger and I felt satiated a lot of the time. I was doing this as a means of controling my diabetes. Then I got...
Hey Fasting Community, I've (29M) been intermittent fasting 16:8 for several years now which has helped my type 1 diabetes quite a bit. My recent A1C is 6.0 but my doctor recently stated my blood pressure is elevated. Not quite high...
Dr Fung has said that low carb and fasting are crucial for permanent weight loss, but after reading his articles and the Obesity Code, to me, it looks like unless you have diabetes, fasting and not eating below maintenance on...
I've been doing 18:6 fasting for the past two weeks moving up from 16:8 and now I'm starting to notice it's been more like an average of 19:5 because I haven't been particularly hungry when 2 o'clock rolls around. This...
After the fasting, blood sugar was optimal for two days, then It started to get high during the fasting state, and It was costantly over 115 and in the fed state It webt to 200. Why the benefits vanished so...
Interested in how other pre-diabetics feel while fasting and what kind of results they've seen. Personally, I combine IF with a low carb Mediterranean diet. I've been eating horribly for months now, so I decided to check my fasting blood...
I'm going on a water fast starting Sunday the 24th, I plan to maintain it as long as I can because I have a lot of weight to lose and I'm tired of being sick with diabetes, I've had it...
Let’s say a type 2 diabetic on insulin decides to fast. He stops taking insulin altogether. Can his blood sugar drop too low? Or is hypoglycemia only an issue for type 1 diabetics?
Hey everyone, I wanted to create a post because I feel like I have seen a bunch of posts recently from people who have started fasting to lose weight and are struggling with either not losing any weight, or plateauing very...
If so, what has your experience been like.
I was wondering if there were any diabetic intermittent fasting doers here and if so if they could give me tips on how to keep my blood sugar from getting to low and ill just take IF tips in general...
Hi all, I am new to the subreddit but not to fasting. However, I am somewhat recently diabetic (2021 a1c was 9ish, now around 7-8, not super bad), and am trying fasting for the first time while diabetic. My doctor...
Guys I have high level ketones (urine ketone test strips) My blood sugar level is good (75) I am on hour 45 of my dry fast. I have type 1 diabetes. Am I gonna be ok?
I have type 1 diabetes, so my pancreas can't deliver insulin. Now when I fast, my blood sugar rises. Be it through strenuous exercise or simply by natural means after getting up in the morning. In healthy people, the body...
I weighted in at 250 a few days ago and I’m on day 3 of a 63 day water fast. One of the reasons why I chose fasting is because my doctor told me that I’m pre-diabetic, and fasting has...
Hi All! I’m making plans for a new website, about fasting, and wanted to see what you thought. I’ll list the main categories and topics below, let me know if you have any feedback, or if this is...
So I did IF back in 2018 and it work amazing for when from 280 to 200 in 2-3 months and working out, but i wasn't diabetic at the time and I want to get back on it, but now...
We generally hear one should not drop body weight suddenly saying it is not healthy. But, on prolong fasting we loose too much weight too fast. Like is this a healthy weight loss? I will be starting with 72s rolling at...
I am a type 2 diabetic, no insulin. I have been fasting 16-18 hours each day with only a few days where I slipped up and snacked after my eating window or ended my fast early one day. Weight seems...
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So I did my first five day DF back in Nov. Had a couple of weeks break and then a seven day DF finished weak before Christmas. (For health and Spiritual/Emotional) I did both of these fasts on meds: Sarotex 50mg,...
I am US resident, looking to join idm program (to reverse diabetes) offered by Dr. Jason Fung and team onsite in Toronto area. I am T2 diabetic for over 15 years with HbA1C over 8. I am on multiple...
Hey all, first time faster here. I’m a little over 33 hours into a 60 hour fast with nothing but snake juice (my plan currently is 60 hours but if I still feel ok I hope to go for 72...
Hi all, I recently re-started IF after taking a break and I also just got a continuous glucose monitor. I always knew I had an issue with the "Dawn Phenomenon" when my blood sugar rises at night...
Not formally diagnosed because my blood glucose is inside of my current doctor's reference ranges. I have tricare through the Navy so I have little control over my doctor choices. Had my A1C checked in November and at it was...
I have a roommate that is claiming to be on day 6 of a 30 day water fast. What is fasting more than a couple of days like? How difficult is it to not eat anything for 30...
Is there anyone here who successfully reversed chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, Prostatitis, epididymitis ect which are as per current medical beliefs not curable only manageable? I am not asking for clinical trials ( if you have then...
I know it's a very basic question and I apologize if it has been asked before. I used the search option and read through a few interesting threads, but none of them answered exactly what I would like to know....
I've been doing a 60hr and 36hr fast each week and am feeling like I can extend to 2x60hrs. Been doing this for 6 months. On my days off I eat what I want. I don't seem to have any issues...
Question about blood sugar/insulin sensitivity being better over time. 48f 5'4" sw/cw/gw 214/159/145 After getting covid early last year I suddenly had pre-diabetes. I switched to healthy eating and later added IF and keto. I've lost 55 pounds. Currently...
i reduce my insulin during fasts btw. so basically what i’ve read is that sometimes sodas are considered to break wl fasts because they cause an insulin response. however i of course don’t produce insulin as a type one diabetic,...
Two year old t2 diabetic here, I've been reading on Dr. Fung's fasting method and reversing diabetes. I see everywhere the focus is on obesity. I'm 6'1 and 155 lbs. I used to be 180 and looked great but now...
I am pretty new to this, and understand that dietary fat will not create an insulin response. Hence, Dr Fung has said that a "bulletproof coffee" "fast" (a couple cups a day, to prevent hunger) will not reduce the...
I got type 2 diabetes 3 years ago. And I got inshape. Exercise helped me conquer that but its nothing like fasting. Im on day 9 day of a 10 day fast and the results are crazy. Heres my results....
I have been controlling my type 2 diabetes through intermittent fasting. I have lost over 35 lbs since October’22 and lowered my glucose to an average of 98. I still have 10-12 pounds to lose to reach my BMI. ...
I posted this to /fasting but thought it might do better over here: I’m a a 53 year old male (starting weight Of 372lbs) with type 2 diabetes who started fasting 3 weeks ago. My blood sugar has completely normalized...
How can fasting help type 1 diabetes, considering (from what big pharma has said) our insulin cells are not “capable” of being remade. Thank you
I made a post here back in June and said I'll be fasting to reverse type 2 diabetes. Well, I didn't get to do that, as life got in the way. But, I have finally reversed my high blood sugar...
I have acanthosis on my neck and early diabetes and they say intermitten fasting is a blessing, but how does it work? What do I need to do?
Hi all I'm I wanted to get someone's knowledge on this. So I'm coming to an end on my 24 hour fast. I went to the gym and worked out hard for 60 minutes my average heart rate was 172 peaking at 190 according...
I'm new to fasting so starting off with 16/8. I'm type 1 diabetic and it's pretty well controlled. I have roughly 2 hypos a month where I have to eat carbs to bring my sugars up. If this happens during...
Type 2 diabetic, with chronically high sugars, constantly in high 200s to low 300s fasting. 3 weeks ago I decided to get serious about IF so I started it with window of 18/6. Within 1 week my glucose went from...
^^^ Does fasting help with weight loss differently than just calorie restriction and helping you eat in a calorie deficit?
I am giving IF (16:8) a go for the 3rd time. I always wish I never quit in the first place. Hopefully "3rd time's a charm" here. Anyways... I am being more serious about it this time because I have been...
This year alone, I've heard about patients with inflammation-based diseases prescribed strict diets of fruit juices to aid in recovery, and people with type two diabetes and gastroenteritis prescribed low fat, high grain diets ostensibly to lose weight. It's not my...
Sorry for this post, I am on mobile so trying my best to make this neat. I have been Diabetic for 14 years, half my life. I have endocrinologist appointments every 3 months. Today is an appointment day. I have...
My mom is in her early 60s. She has type 2 diabetes, heart issue, gallbladder polyps, uterus pain, kidney pain and dark urine. We're poor as hell, have no relatives, and our only options are fasting, drinking baking soda and...
I'm type 2. I'd like to give fasting (not intermittent fasting) a try. **From reading articles and posts, i think my biggest concern would be blood sugar dropping too low.** I'm not on insulin, but i am on 3 different...
> [14 individuals with rheumatoid arthritis](https://thomasdelauer.com/how-to-use-fasting-for-inflammation-and-longevity-benefits-of-intermittent-fasting/) (RA) participated in a 1 week fast, with inflammatory marker measurements taken before and after the fast. They found that fasting reduced the release of leukotriene B4 from RA neutrophils, reduced the generation of...
Basically the title, I’ve been on a strict water fast (not electrolytes or black coffee) for 5 days and The goal is to be for 14 days. I have absolutely no problem. I’ve read about different health issues if you don’t...
You always hear about slow and fast carbs, but are there no in-between?
I really don't care about weight loss since I don't have much to loose. Should I still pursue the path of intermittent fasting ? Can somebody more experienced in that field give me a insight about other proven benefits and...
I've been practicing intermittent fasting for a couple of years now. With the last month we have been doing one meal every couple of days. I've been trying to push past two days but I keep running into low blood...
Hey guys Me and my partner are both trying to get healthier, and something we are looking at is starting to fast. Generally I really struggle to not eat for extended periods. If I reach the 3-4 hour mark I am hungry,...
Hey all, 16/8 and 20/4 for about 2 years now. Because my dad is diabetic I've always taken a proactive approach to hopefully ward off the disease as I get older. The reason for this topic is, I'm wondering if...
Been keto carnivore 2 years so I am fat adapted and can fast…but everytime I get past 22 hours I start getting scared to pass out. My blood glucose will be like 51…how do. I know if it’s safe to...
About to start an extended water fast, or already doing one? What day are you up to and what's your goal? I think it would be great to have this in one thread so we can motivate each other!
​ [Down 45 lbs](https://preview.redd.it/l49w4biqazoa1.jpg?width=3564&format=pjpg&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=dff2c7104295761d1d6304cc44309bb918ff4cfc) Seven months ago I was at my heaviest weight ever, 180 lbs. I felt bloated, tired, had chronic migraines, and was prediabetic. But all that changed on August 1st when I decided to commit to alternate day fasting. I...
If the goal is to avoid triggering insulin production, and I consume sugar-free sweeteners during the fasting period, does it matter since I can’t produce my own and don’t need to dose for things like that?
40M I lost about 110 lbs 5 years ago (from 340 to 230). I struggled with panic my whole adult life and it pretty much resolved itself when I got in shape. I used 18:6 to help me along...
And how long was the fast? Bonus points for female stories.. I'm on day 2 and could really use the inspiration to keep going, haha. Thanks c:
I was diagnosed with full blown diabetes and immediately started an aggressive fasting program. I have fasted in the past and I don't know why I stopped. Within two weeks I went from 232 to 220lbs. My fasting...
I've always wanted to start with IF. The biggest barrier was my continuous cycle of cravings and dependence on blood sugar. Ive been recovering from a medical incident earlier this year and just a few months ago I couldn't...
For context, I'm a trans man (ftm) and am planning on getting top surgery soon. The surgen I want does operate on larger bodies, but he will offer a surgery date further away if you are to "give you a...
Hi all, I've been doing the 16:8 time restricted eating for about a month. I would say about 5 days out of the week. I did a 36 hour fast last week. I think since I've been doing this, I've...
40 hours in to my first 3 day water fast. Trying to get some autophagy going and get into ketosis. Have been keto for a week. Started feeling really shaky checked my bg on friends meter. 77 Then 72 Then 68. Then I broke my...
EDIT: Alrighty, everyone, that's a wrap! Thanks so much for the excellent questions. If you have more questions, check out the Fasting FAQ at my website, https://www.stevehendricks.org/fasting-faq, which has about 10,000 words of answers to the most common questions I...
I'm fasting for longevity purposes. I was seeing that mouse studies on fasting would not be correlated to IF or OMAD which is what I've been doing. They would be closer to a 3-5 day fast. I was further reading...
Are there benefits to fasting for normal weight people? Like in terms of energy and such. Have you noticed?
Hello, It is pretty known that Insulin Resistance is caused by constant spikes in glucose which forces the pancreas to create more insulin which eventually leads to insulin resistance. Foods that cause high spikes in glucose are high on the Glycemic Index....
I've been doing some remedial searches and not getting the answer to this: If my blood sugar drops at night (which it has since starting this) around 2am. I have to eat. I eat enough to pop...
I just finished a 48 hour fast (52 hours total) with a nice large salad and a protein bar, but now I’m disappointed because I really wanted to go 72 hours this time around. It was a very long day...
[https://youtu.be/Gi--vW3wJDs](https://youtu.be/Gi--vW3wJDs) Basically he says that fasting is probably good for your health, but it most likely will not have a big effect on human lifespan. This does surprise me a bit considering people have fought disease with fasting, some claiming to...
Just wondering what current thinking was. There seems to be contrasting opinion on whether its beneficial to fast or not, is anyone able to share their experiences on this? Thank you!
So i saw my blood results yesterday, and my Hba1c got up from 6.2 to 6.9 in around 7-8 months. I did intermittent fasting for about 5-6 months and then stopped for 7-8 months. Currently, i have been practising it for...
Hello! I have been doing IF (again) since October, but have lost about 2 pounds total. I have about 20-25 pounds that I want to lose. It’s not insignificant, but it’s also less than a lot of people who want to...
I know I don’t have diabetes, I’m currently in a 72hr fast rn. I feel fine. Do I NEEED to consult my doctor before trying for longer? Or is it just “hey if you feel bad, maybe you should eat...
Is it normal to have 104mg of blood sugar after a 17 hours fast? I don't exercise at all and work from home.
As far as I know hydrogenated vegetable oil is basically trans fat (please correct me if I'm wrong) but in my country a lot of food items have hydrogenated vegetable oil and on the label and the nutrient value list...
I just decided enough is enough. I am so obese... I have no excuse for the weight gain. I have struggled for about 10 years trying to lose weight. My whole body hurts, irregular menstrual cycle, inflammation, sick constantly, high...
Hi everyone, Im male, 30, Im having health issues (type 2 diabetes) and was planning to start intermittent fasting,skipping breakfast and lunch as they are easier for me to do. Would eating late at night within 4 hour window have...
I’ve been doing great recently with intermittent fasting, not missing a day since January 1st! I have also been practicing cleaner eating and having way less sugar than I used to. Yesterday within my eating window I had quite a bit...
I’m a year postpartum & I wanted to try intermittent fasting to gain control of my health as I’ve been dealing with autoimmune flares since giving birth. I don’t know if this is related to the fact I had gestational...
Im not diabetes or nothing i just heard you can get it from fasting.
Curious if anyone with insulin resistance. Pcos or anything similar has fasted long enough to see significant changes? If so, how long did you fast for? What did you drink?
I'm working my way up to 48 - 72 hours fasts for weight loss, but I also have chronic kidney disease and neuropathy (but not diabetes). I am wondering if anyone has had any success with fasting to help some...
I’ve been intermittent fasting for a few months and have done a few extended fasts of 2-3 days. I’ve been wanting to do an extended 10+ day fast for awhile now and just started it today. My concern is regarding...
I began tracking my blood glucose, and ketone levels, during my fast yesterday. I've only tested and experimented in the past, so I do not have extensive records. I will record on a daily basis for the foreseeable future in...
I haven’t started taking metformin yet but i do have a prescription my doctor prescribed because i am pre diabetic and i gained a lot of weight last year and my blood sugar went back from normal to prediabetic. however...
Just curious,as I saw Loren Lockman healed himself and also helped alot of ppl with CFS/Me.
Yeah. Got accused of being pro-eating disorder. Never doing that again, lol. I wasn’t even suggesting others to do it, just mentioned it in passing to share my own experience. Now I understand why people say reddit is toxic. I...