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Weight Loss Insulin Resistant T2 diabetes
Greetings,I'm struggling with cravings and weight loss. I have type 2 diabetes. I was able to recently cut my metformin in half and my a2c was under 6.
I have been doing intermittent fasting for about 9 months. In the beginning it worked great. My schedule is 18:6 with some 24 hour fasts. (eating window noon to 6). Night eating is a struggle for me.
I feel part of the problem is insulin resistant and anything sweet (even with monk fruit) triggers craving more sweets. Are there remedies that could help, please.
I have lost 25-30 pounds, but at a standstill for a few months.I have about 75 pounds to still lose. I recently read about leptin for weight loss and cognitive thinking but would rather go the homeopathic way, since it's served me well in the past.
Thank You.
Embrace.Wisdom on 2021-09-04
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Embrace.Wisdom saidGreetings,
I'm struggling with cravings and weight loss. I have type 2 diabetes. I was able to recently cut my metformin in half and my a2c was under 6.
I have been doing intermittent fasting for about 9 months. In the beginning it worked great. My schedule is 18:6 with some 24 hour fasts. (eating window noon to 6). Night eating is a struggle for me.
I feel part of the problem is insulin resistant and anything sweet (even with monk fruit) triggers craving more sweets. Are there remedies that could help, please.
I have lost 25-30 pounds, but at a standstill for a few months.I have about 75 pounds to still lose. I recently read about leptin for weight loss and cognitive thinking but would rather go the homeopathic way, since it's served me well in the past.
Also, my cholesterol levels are elevated and the dr wants me to take meds (not interested).
Thank You.
Embrace.Wisdom 2 years ago
I thought I'd add this questionaire to my post
1. Describe your main suffering?
Type 2 diabetes. Blood sugar stays under 200. Numbness or tingling in fingers and lips. Obesity (lost 20-30pounds. 65 to go). Very tired and unmotivated. Sugar and carb craving. High cholesterol count. High Blood pressure. Muscle aches
2. What other physical sufferings do you have in your body? Tired and unmotivated
3. What mental sufferings / feelings do you have associated with your physical sufferings?
Want to hide, difficult to be social. Anxiety. On sleeping med.
4. What exactly do you feel when you are at your worst?
Just want to be alone and in bed.
5. When did it all start? Can you connect it to any past event or disease? for years
Was abused when young
6. Which time of the day you are worst? night
7. What are the things which aggravate your suffering and which are those which ameliorate the same?
eating carbs or sugar. Stress (usually with people)
8. Do your think your sufferings have relation to any external stimuli (like, change of place) or any internal biological changes in the body, like, menses (in females)?
my husband recently was affected by the corona Johnson and Johnson immunization. It caused neurological problems, with changed our life in various ways
9. When do you feel better, during hot weather or cold weather, humid or dry weather?
70 degrees and sunny
10. Describe your general mental set up? Are you Moody, Arrogant, Mild, Agreeable Changeable, Nervous, Suspicious, Easily offended, Quiet, Arguing, Irritating, Lazy etc.
nervous, can be short tempered but apologize quickly. Tired ~ lazy. I think I’m lazy but family doesn’t
- How do you feel before or during a thunderstorm?
achey, tired
- Do you like being consoled during your tough times? Not at all
- Are you sensitive to external stimuli like smell, noise, light etc? Yes, sound and light esp.
- Do you have any typical habit or gesture like nail biting, causeless
weeping, talking to one self etc? Not that I can think of
- How do you feel about your friends, family, your children and especially your husband / wife?
stable, loving relationships
11. What are your fears and do you dream of any situation repeatedly?
money worries, health worries (mostly of loved ones). I dream seldom
12. What do you crave for in food items and what are your aversions? Salty, creamy, sweet
13. How is your thirst: Less, Normal or Excessive? Normal. I try to drink 2 quarts water a day
14. How if your hunger: Less, Normal or Excessive? Maybe excessive. Don’g feel full
15. Is there any kind of food which your body canÂt stand? Too spicy.
16. Is your sweat normal or less or more? Where does it sweat more: Head,, Trunk or Limbs? Head, trunk and some mild hot flashes
17. How is your bowel movement and stool type? Constipated when I eat low carb
18. How well do you sleep? Do you have a particular posture of sleeping? On my left side. Difficult falling and staying asleep without meds.
19. Do you think you are able to satisfy your sexual desires in general? They are very low
20. How do you think you are different from others, if at all? Extremely empathetic. Take on other’s troubles. Self critical (it’s never enough)
21. What medications have been taken earlier by you to treat the diseases and do you have any
particular symptom surfacing after the medication?
Diabetes type 2: Metformin 500 lowers blood sugar
Hypertension:Losartan hctz 100 12.5 mg I wonder if this is part of my tiredness
Insomnia: Quietiapine 100 mg at bedtime. Difficult waking in the morning. It helps me stay asleep but not get to sleep
22. What major diseases are running in your family?
23. Describe, how do you look like? Describe your overall appearance
Gray hair, brown eyes, loving smile. Overweight. Shorter than most (5’2”)
24. (ONLY FOR FEMALES) ~ Menopause about 10 years ago
1. Describe your main suffering?
Type 2 diabetes. Blood sugar stays under 200. Numbness or tingling in fingers and lips. Obesity (lost 20-30pounds. 65 to go). Very tired and unmotivated. Sugar and carb craving. High cholesterol count. High Blood pressure. Muscle aches
2. What other physical sufferings do you have in your body? Tired and unmotivated
3. What mental sufferings / feelings do you have associated with your physical sufferings?
Want to hide, difficult to be social. Anxiety. On sleeping med.
4. What exactly do you feel when you are at your worst?
Just want to be alone and in bed.
5. When did it all start? Can you connect it to any past event or disease? for years
Was abused when young
6. Which time of the day you are worst? night
7. What are the things which aggravate your suffering and which are those which ameliorate the same?
eating carbs or sugar. Stress (usually with people)
8. Do your think your sufferings have relation to any external stimuli (like, change of place) or any internal biological changes in the body, like, menses (in females)?
my husband recently was affected by the corona Johnson and Johnson immunization. It caused neurological problems, with changed our life in various ways
9. When do you feel better, during hot weather or cold weather, humid or dry weather?
70 degrees and sunny
10. Describe your general mental set up? Are you Moody, Arrogant, Mild, Agreeable Changeable, Nervous, Suspicious, Easily offended, Quiet, Arguing, Irritating, Lazy etc.
nervous, can be short tempered but apologize quickly. Tired ~ lazy. I think I’m lazy but family doesn’t
- How do you feel before or during a thunderstorm?
achey, tired
- Do you like being consoled during your tough times? Not at all
- Are you sensitive to external stimuli like smell, noise, light etc? Yes, sound and light esp.
- Do you have any typical habit or gesture like nail biting, causeless
weeping, talking to one self etc? Not that I can think of
- How do you feel about your friends, family, your children and especially your husband / wife?
stable, loving relationships
11. What are your fears and do you dream of any situation repeatedly?
money worries, health worries (mostly of loved ones). I dream seldom
12. What do you crave for in food items and what are your aversions? Salty, creamy, sweet
13. How is your thirst: Less, Normal or Excessive? Normal. I try to drink 2 quarts water a day
14. How if your hunger: Less, Normal or Excessive? Maybe excessive. Don’g feel full
15. Is there any kind of food which your body canÂt stand? Too spicy.
16. Is your sweat normal or less or more? Where does it sweat more: Head,, Trunk or Limbs? Head, trunk and some mild hot flashes
17. How is your bowel movement and stool type? Constipated when I eat low carb
18. How well do you sleep? Do you have a particular posture of sleeping? On my left side. Difficult falling and staying asleep without meds.
19. Do you think you are able to satisfy your sexual desires in general? They are very low
20. How do you think you are different from others, if at all? Extremely empathetic. Take on other’s troubles. Self critical (it’s never enough)
21. What medications have been taken earlier by you to treat the diseases and do you have any
particular symptom surfacing after the medication?
Diabetes type 2: Metformin 500 lowers blood sugar
Hypertension:Losartan hctz 100 12.5 mg I wonder if this is part of my tiredness
Insomnia: Quietiapine 100 mg at bedtime. Difficult waking in the morning. It helps me stay asleep but not get to sleep
22. What major diseases are running in your family?
23. Describe, how do you look like? Describe your overall appearance
Gray hair, brown eyes, loving smile. Overweight. Shorter than most (5’2”)
24. (ONLY FOR FEMALES) ~ Menopause about 10 years ago
Embrace.Wisdom 2 years ago
Since when are you diabetic?
Does urine test positive for sugar ?
Have regular meals smaller portions no intermittent fasting
Last us start with cravings specially sugar
Argentum Nitricum 200 05drops in water / 04 pills half an hour before breakfast for two days
Post about cravings after three four days
What are the diabetes symptoms you have ?
Tiredness thirst excessive urination
How many times do you pass urine at night?
Since how long have you been taking sleeping pill?
[Edited by Kaps on 2021-09-04 19:59:33]
Does urine test positive for sugar ?
Have regular meals smaller portions no intermittent fasting
Last us start with cravings specially sugar
Argentum Nitricum 200 05drops in water / 04 pills half an hour before breakfast for two days
Post about cravings after three four days
What are the diabetes symptoms you have ?
Tiredness thirst excessive urination
How many times do you pass urine at night?
Since how long have you been taking sleeping pill?
[Edited by Kaps on 2021-09-04 19:59:33]
♡ Kaps 2 years ago
Embrace.Wisdom 2 years ago
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