If you have an A1C of 5.7, don’t you no longer have diabetes. In many countries it’s not even prediabetes.
I was 8.0 at 240 lbs age 50, 5’8”. Lost 30 and I’m at 6.5. Headed to 5.5 if I can get to 180 and maintain. 1000mg metfoemin am and again at night
You can never cure diabetes, once you have it. Were I to return to a “normal” diet (as described in the USA), I would IMMEDIATELY manifest my diabetic symptoms.
Essentially, my pancreas has been severely compromised. Many if not most of my insulin receptors are “dead”. The remaining ones must carry the sugar load and are unable to do so on a “normal” American diet. I must therefore keep my carb/sugar intake at a minimum. Reducing my weight means I have less need for the insulin receptors as well.
Many are able to “cure” (not really) diabetes by losing a massive amount of weight. This puts them within the tolerance levels of their remaining insulin receptors. However, if they return to the American diet of high carbs and sugars, they will manifest diabetes once again as they will be killing off their remaining receptors.
A keto diet is a GREAT diet for most people and for ALL diabetics. Just don’t go crazy with the meat. Eat TONS OF GREEN veggies. It really helps.
My husband was borderline and went on the diet with me. He checked his sugar levels and proved to himself that this was the problem. He lost 50 pounds and feels INCREDIBLE!
The American diet is a KILLER! We fatten cattle with grains. People should be aware of that.
On my labs, 5.6 is considered non-diabetic.