I’m glucose resistant and soy intolerant Have followed the glycemic index for years Thank God I found it! With all the snow this winter was not able to get out and EXERCISE or get to the grocery for fresh produce My weight and sugar levels rose. Just recently put on metformin Have already lost weight and sugar is almost where in was last fall.
With soy in everything ( government allow it as filler in hamburger and still be label 100% beef) I’ve eaten God made not man made food look a likes for years
With that said exercise seems to be the key for me
Hoosiermama, consistent exercise is the key for everyone who is ambulatory.
One New Year's resolution I've been failing miserably on is to be more selfish about my diet and exercise regimens. Life gets in the way, with a son in Scouts and baseball, and it's a tough act to juggle. However, I was able to get in a 7 mile walk yesterday, but I need to do that more than just a couple times a week.
As I was heading out the door, my wife asked me if I would take my eldest son's dog with me. I wasn't the one who volunteered to take care of it while my son went on vacation. Last time I did it, the dog pooped out after 3 1/2 miles, and my pace is not all that brisk (approx 17 min/mile). Obviously, the dog stayed in the back yard.
My weight will be back down in a few weeks, now that the weather is better. As long as my HbA1c is in the 5-6 range, I'll know I'm in good shape. If it gets past 6, then I'll have to tighten things up. Blood glucose has ranged from 100-120, but that will come back down with consistent exercise.
Cholestoral's a different story. My problem is my good cholestoral level's a bit low, and many of the foods that bring it up also raise blood glucose. Finding the "sweet spot" is a challenge.
Good luck with your regimen.