Wellness

[QueenDanceALot]

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@Laura14 wrote:

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@QueenDanceALot wrote:

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@Flika13 wrote:

Dietary fat does not turn into glucose!

Protein in moderate amounts does not turn into glucose!

All carbohydrates turn into glucose!

 The fat stores you are referring to are not caused by dietary fat. They are caused by fat that is stored because there is too much insulin in the blood. 

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@Flika13

Where there is very little carbohydrate available dietary fat can convert to glucose and then to glycogen.

Those on high fat/low carbohydrate diets get energy via this process.

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@QueenDanceALot  Glucose and glycogen are from the breakdown of carbs.   

I think what you are referring to are ketones which are made by the liver from fat.  When you have very little carbohydrates in your body, your body pulls fat instead, breaks it down into ketones and uses that in place of sugar for your energy.   

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@Laura14

I know that the process is called lypolysis and yes, it is the breakdown of stored fat (dietary or I assume fat that is also stored because of excess carbohydrate and/or protein storage) and only happens with very low carbohydrate consumption because your body would prefer to use the most easily available source of glycogen.

I'm still learning about the various metabolic processes involved in energy production and the stumbling blocks that different people encounter with each one.

[Laura14]

@Lipstickdiva  That's exactly the premise of a keto diet.  You restrict your carbs so the body has to pull fat to use for energy instead.  Voila, weight loss! 

It has now also been shown to really be helpful with the neurological diseases like MS, Parkinson's, Alzheimers etc as well.     

[QueenDanceALot]

I think we all need to investigate anything we read on this board for ourselves and not rely on those who purport to know what the science is behind any claim made here (or anywhere).

I personally would never rely on any poster here for complete and accurate information.  It's difficult enough to navigate the "proven science" in the actual published studies to reach a conclusion.

Take everything here as an opportunity to seek and learn, not to accept and follow.

[sidsmom]

@QueenDanceALot

You’ve really turned me on to the Gut Microbiome discussion.

I had limited info but your resources had me learning new material.

I thank you for that. 

🌼💛

[QueenDanceALot]

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@sidsmom wrote:

@QueenDanceALot

You’ve really turned me on to the Gut Microbiome discussion.

I had limited info but your resources had me learning new material.

I thank you for that. 

🌼💛

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@sidsmom

It (the gut microbiata) is (or certainly appears to be!) universally regarded as the seat of health and implicated in virtually all function (and dysfunction) of the body.

A very far reaching area of study, one that I find absolutely fascinating AND enlightening!!

P.S.  You're welcome!  

[cherry]

Eating low carb has kept my A1c normal for the past 5 years, since I was first diagnosed as type 2

I use Dr Fungs method of low carb and intermittent fasting...I take half the metformin i did when first diagnosed. I don't have sugar spikes nor crashes

My Dr who is an endo is well aware of this, and agrees with what I am doing..I can well live for another 25 years, based on family history. I want to be as healthy as possible

I don't want to be sorry I didn't take better care of myself..Any diabetes forums will tell you to eat to your meter..meters don't lie ,nor does the sugar content in your bloodstream

@Laura14 @Trinity11  thank you for  telling people what the medical community  teaches..Not much point in seeing a Dr, if you are going to disregard all of their training

[Laura14]

@cherry  This is just my personal opinion but I go by common sense since I think we humans way overcomplicate stuff. 

If your body can't metabolize sugar properly, don't eat it.  Stay away from it in any form and that should work. 

So glad it's working for you.  Low carbs and fasting is what I do for a different reason and it has really worked well with my health. 

You and I should be posting away for a few more decades at least.    

[cherry]

@Laura14 it isn't only sugar but starches too..I am very careful about all carbs

[Laura14]

@cherry  Same thing.  Carbs or starches break down into sugars.  Actual sugar, fruit which is natural sugar, breads, potatoes, grains, etc...all become sugar when digested by the body.  That's why they are so bad for your gut health too.  

[cherry]

@Laura14  it is true, but newly diagnosed people might not be aware of this. That is why I want them to know grains /bread a,nd things like potatoes, and pasta, and vegs like corn, as well as other things ,are also not safe to eat in any quanity