Guest guest Posted May 15, 2002 Report Share Posted May 15, 2002 I've just been catching up with the posts... For those who might be thinking that there's no difference between low and high carb... All I can say is 'Give both a two week trial'. I've been LCing since Jan. and lost 35 pounds. I've been diabetic for about a year, and the combination of diet, exercise and metformin was working beautifully. Compliments started coming in, and I felt great. Two weeks ago, my husband went out of town for a week, and I took control of all food prep for myself and 3 teenage boys. My meals were on time and included more and more carbs - ever so gradually. At first, I could handle the extra carbs - no problem. Maybe this diabetes thing was just a big mistake, after all!!! No more time for walking. Exhaustion reappeared. I stopped weighing myself and testing. My husband came back last Friday, and increased carbs with little exercise continued. In desperation, I skipped lunch on Mon. and Tues. to try to get 'back on track'. I ate like crazy when I arrived home. Carbs, of course. I got a HORRIBLE headache last night, passed out without testing, and woke up with night sweats. (They've been gone for several months) The headache was accompanied by nausea this morning, and I called in sick - slept 'til noon. So far, I've eaten 2 eggs and half of a banana with black decaf and 500 mg of metformin. I'm scared to weigh myself, to test, or eat. I know I will eat, but I no longer trust myself to choose the right food. If anyone is thinking about changing what works for them and adding more carbs, please read what I've written. I wouldn't wish the feeling I have today on anyone!! Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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