Before implementing any of these tips, make sure to first consult with your health care provider. With apple cider vinegar to avoid stomach irritation, its best to dilute in a glass of water, also drinking through a straw is suggested to avoid damage to tooth enamel.
I have found that Ceylon Cinnamon lowers my blood sugar. You can put it in oatmeal, coffee, or sprinkle it on to buttered toast. It doesn't dissolve in coffee because cinnamon is a bark, but it does taste good and it really does work. It apparently doesn't work well for a type one diabetic, but it works great for me and I am a type two diabetic.
@@AkitaSue yum I love oatmeal but I never thought to put cinnamon in it! Great idea! I agree with talking everything over with your doctor before putting anything into action! I’m a type two diabetic and am on an insulin pump which I love! It really helps me with this disease! Plus I’m on a CGM which really helps on tracking my blood sugars.
I eat 2 times a day in a 6 hour window, usually between 12 & 6pm. I have been using ACV with the mother for 3 years, I add some spices in like cinnamon, tumeric, black pepper, cayenne pepper. I lost 8 kg and now my weight is stable and rarely changes. Also walking helps me and keeps the mind healthy.
5. Dinner time hack ( early dinner) .. early and low carb , good protein, healthy fats , nuts and seeds , complex carbs 4. Optimise late night snacks ( minimum) Low in carbs , high in protein and healthy fats Handful of nuts , low fat cheese , hard boiled eggs , celery sticks with hummus , Greek Yougurt with probiotics 3. Exercise … regular exercise ( regardless of time ) gets the muscles soak up excess glucose in bloodstream 2. Optimising medication regimen …. Basal insulin Timing 1. Vinegar before bedtime 2tablespoon Ful with water
One of the most effective ways for me to lower my morning glucose levels is restricted mouth breathing. I tape my mouth closed at bedtime so I'm restricted to nasal breathing and this has resulted in a ~10% decrease in my morning glucose level.
I make ACD jelly , i use sugar free gelatine (sometimes fruit flavoured ,read the labels ) 1/2 water 1/2 apple cider vinegar , set in ice cube tray in the fridge not the freezer , have one before each meal . Saves your teeth as it does not touch them you just swallow .one before I go to bed . It makes life so much easier . Full fat natural Greek yogurt with chia seeds or ground flax and some berries sprinkled with cinnamon make a great desert or breakfast.
When adding vinegar, I would never drink more than 1 tablespoon with at least 8 oz of water. Vinegar needs to be highly diluted and drinking it without enough water can damage the mucous membranes in your throat. So I suggest drinking 2 glasses of water with a tablespoon in each glass. I have also found a supplement sold online called Curatin helps reduce my morning blood sugar as well. I also suggest adding chia seeds to everything- especially greek yogurt. Also start the day with a fiber drink, wait 15 minutes after it and have a piece or 2 of bread with at least 5 grams of fiber, then eat whatever you like. 30 minutes after your meal walk for 15 minutes. After 2 hours after the meal check your blood sugar and if it is not below 120, walk until you bring it down to that number. Berberine and Moringa are also good supplements to use and I like to snack on olives and keto toast with butter.
Sorry-laurie but that is bad advice-never eat carbs of any kind (no fiber necessary)grains,seed oils,sugar and other chemicals only helps with diabetes,heart disease,obesity and cancer-No One Is Coming to Save You-eat a proper diet
I have recently had unbelievable success in curbing my Dawn Phenomenon. I take 2 Ceylon Cinnamon capsules before bed. Morning reading is consistently below 6.0 compared to the usual 8.5 or more.
I take a teaspoon of peanut butter and have noticed it keeps my blood sugar levels at an even keel and I don’t wake up with those highs any more. Helps with those cravings also. 😋
Me too, just gotta remind myself to keep it to only that one spoon. As we know, peanuts are beans. I'm now in year 22 of keto. My wife ain't: CPAP, 5 prescriptions, gastric bypass, cataract surgery, lung problems, digestion problems, weird skin mucous membrane and and fingernail problems, multiple doctor visits every month, etc.
I mix 3 T cream cheese with 2T almond butter and keep it in the refrig. This is a fat snack that is extremely satiating. I probably eat about a teaspoon of it at a time, but it takes the edge off the desire to eat after an early dinner
Thank you for your excellent tips. A raised Fasting blood sugar, due to the dawn phenomena, should not be regarded as diabetes if your HbA1C is normal. There are other contributing factors to the dawn effect especially in people who follow 18 hour fasts The glucose levels in fasting patients might drop causing the body to release cortisol, adrenaline and glucagon, as well as growth hormone, which push the blood sugar up. Stepping up antibetic medication may not be a good idea. Fasting blood sugar fluctuates with the quality of sleep. If you have plenty of night mares or bad dreams your sugar could go up due to the release of cortisol and adrenaline in response to the disturbed sleep. Nightmares are a common side effect of Statins Would you agree that if you have a normal random blood sugar of 5umols and a raised FBS, it should not be regarded as diabetes? Dr Rapiti, Cape Town.
Thank you for this gem Dr Rapiti. You solved the morning raised Bl sugar level for me. Stress and worry wake some of us up at 3am and it takes a while to fall asleep again. Cortisol is not fun in this context.
Studies show that refrigerating cooked pasta, rice as well, and refrigerating it for 24 hrs and reheating it lowers glycemic index by ~ 40%. My GP was unaware of these studies.
I believe that. My mom was type 1 and Dad was type 2. Never had weight problem, I only weight 115 5ft 3 and I am type 2. Always exercised, whole food eater no grains, no fruit. My endocrinologist says I have a mixed . Doctor says test show I am not producing enough insulin. I have worked really hard, however my diabectic life has changed through out the years. I have had to make many adjustments to control in addition to medicines. Thanks for what you do. I am always learning.
What are you doing to get off trulicity? Staying on trulicity is not a solution. Fix your diet with plenty of saturated fat, beef, cut out all carbs.. or less than 50 a day. Bllod sugar is always higher at wake up time though. It’s a natural thing. But keeping the morning bump lower.. cut out the carbs, grains, fruits, vegerables. Eat meat and animal fat.
Great video and very informative. This video is trustworthy in my opinion. I try to eat something that is healthy verily late so I don't have to deal with the Dawn Phenomenon which I've known for some time now. In fact I may eat a healthy snack around midnight. Some of my readings show that this rise in blood glucose don't even exist when I eat at the proper times which I'm still working on. But I've manage to get the morning blood glucose levels down caused by the Dawn Phenomenon. Unfortunately Greek yogurt is nasty tasting and I won't eat it. Some of the snacks I like to eat and works well to keep that Dawn Phenomenon in check is a small about of milk, Lean meat, veggies, pork rinds, natural peanut butter and yes homemade chocolate syrup made of table sugar, cocoa, vanilla, pinch of salt, butter and milk. For some reason my homemade chocolate syrup causes my blood sugar to drop. I have done several experiments and I really don't understand why my blood glucose start dropping over a period of a few hours eating about a tsp of syrup about every hour with my lowest reading reading only 88mg/dL then I would stop eating it. I thought sugar is sugar regardless of the source and spikes blood glucose but maybe sugar works differently on me. I got my diabetes under control without medications by changing my eating habits like not eating anything with flour and rice which are my worst enemies. Potatoes can be eaten as long as they are prepared in a certain way. I also exercise by working out with dumbbells and walk as much as possible but I'm limited since I've had open heart surgery in April of this year and I will be 77 years old in a few days.
Essentially you are re-enforcing the well known principles of intermittent fasting, low carb diet and exercise. Regarding the fasting sugar, I found that when I woke up at night (11pM to 2 PM), snacked and then slept again, my fasting sugar was lower than the days on which I did not snack. Note that increasing medication may result in still higher fasting sugar because of increased insulin resistance.
I’m new to this diabetes thing. Those are great tips that I will try as my problem too is the high morning glucose. I already eat a very “clean” diet due to my severe food allergies. But I have been going through a lot of stress lately (past year), and I’m wondering if this has had anything to do with my high blood sugars?
Im a type 2 diabetic and im currently usingxthe G7.... 6 weeks into it and i love it... it keeos me accountable for what I eat... when i first put it on i remember my sugar we're 120 and now theyxare in the 80's/90's ... and my very first reading was 180 something... and now my avg it 112.... i keep my blood sugars between 80s n 140s.... cant wait to see my AC1 next dr appt... imma go from a 10 to a 6.? Thank you dexcom G7.... currently taking metformin 1000 twice a day and ozempic once a week
I always snack late at night, hard boiled eggs, yogurt, whiskey (unflavored), almonds, sardines. I'm always fine in the morning. I would never have an apple, or very small amount of rice or boiled mini potato if I"m not gonna be awake to burn it off, those foods are reserved for lunch occasionally. its 710 am and i'm at BG-90. I'm slightly over age 50 and on humilin H (long lasting) insulin. I also take my inulin 2 times a day, second time being Late.. 11PM. I usually skip breakfast or just have a string cheese on my way to work.
@@fansberat8583 Yes Humulin N.. I take 40 units at lunch and 30 more at bed if I need it.. I don't eat breakfast, cuz I work late then sleep in. But if I don't eat any sugar or carbs, I almost feel i don't need the late night shot, because my BG is fine in the AM. I am very good about eating foods that won't cause a spike in BG.
Snacking before bedtime ideally should be kept to a minimum as I mentioned in the video, but if you do have a snacks, referencing a study in 2020 from the Clinical nutrition journal, they found that eating protein-rich bedtime snack like an egg lowered fasting glucose and improved markers of insulin sensitivity overrnight. It depends on a number of factors of course and there is conflicting studies, but in general, best to avoid snacking if possible, but if you do snack, certainly best to remain low carb.
I tried the vinegar that is being touted by many and discovered that for some people it is a bladder irritant. I learned that I am one of those people after having to get up at least five times during the night recently and that was after drinking only 1/2 of a tablespoon in a glass of water before 7 p.m. Wishing everyone the best with their journey!
Yes I suffer from GERD and I tried this Apple Cider Vinegar, it nearly killed me, the pain was awful, so please if you have anything like this don’t chance it.
A tasty snack is sugar free peanut butter cookies. Mix 1 cup of peanut butter with 3/4 cup of monk fruit and 1 egg to make the cookie dough. 1 little cookie doesn't raise my blood sugar at all. I will be trying the vinegar.
In 2019 I was on a strict diet (carbs < 100/day). I stopped pasta & rice, changed from White the wheat bread, changed from sugar to honey, margarine to butter, LOTS of water and green leafy vegetables. I took supplements for my liver, pancreas and kidneys. I brought my A1C down from 7.6 to 5.4. My wife's business was closed 8 months during covid...and here comes the rice, pasta, potatoes, etc! My blood sugar is 160-200. SELF INFLICTED!!
For me, I have noticed the second day after an overindulgence shows a high morning reading! Road trips [driving 200 miles] and eating most anything is a definite spiker!
Whats been working for me is doing HIIT while riding my bike after dinner...plus walking..so riding my bike and walking but when i ride my bike i do HIIT. I ride very fast for 30 seconds, slow down and cruise for 10 seconds..i repeat this over again for 15 min
I asked a dr about the ACV & he said No why do you want to put an acid into more acid-I tried doing the acv for another issue & it cause stomach upset-even in a little water. Stomach acid & ACV don’t mix.
Excellent , practical tips . Thank you . I've been trying intermittent fasting ie 7 pm to 10 am , but on days I have a late dinner, for eg on weekends, my fasting blood sugar goes up . I have half a cup of tea and 4-5 soaked walnuts every morning at 5 am , which is the only thing other than water during the fasting window. I will try the apple cider vinegar tip - thanks once again
What about someone suffering from dawn phenomenon? If someone follows 16/ 8 intermittent fasting, how he/ she may snack at midnight and thus lower fasting blood sugar sugar? Please suggest what to in such case.
Wow I will try the vinegar. I have been suffering with high blood sugar in the morning so much so that I have been put on Metformin on top of my insulin type 1 for 40 years.
I like pork rinds and cream cheese, deviled eggs, Greek yogurt with blueberries are a few of my go to snacks. Eating 1/4-1/2 avocado with each meal helps to make me feel full.
My fix it myself work well for years. Very low carb, no sugar, Berberin and Vinegar. Lots of exercise etc. Then I had to go on Metformin and it helped for a couple years then suddenly my fasting shot up to 170-200 and stayed there. Dr added Basal Insulin one shot per day now fasting is 90 perfect but still I avoid carbs and no sugar ever. So do what you can naturally but along the way meds have their place. My goal is to just do Basal and super low carb and exercise and hope to never need mealtime Insulin shots.
Try it. You do get hungry the first few times you do it but as you check your blood sugar with your glucose meter you realize it's worth the hunger, when your numbers are good and stable then go to 18 fast per day and stay low carb
Same here! I love Tresiba. Not sure if you're using the U-200 of Tresiba but I found even better overnight stability with the U-200 compared to the U-100.
What Tresiba and Lantus are? My morning numbers are high almost every day, doesn’t matter what I eat or don’t eat the night before. But two hours later, my BG is normal or around normal almost always. I don’t take any medication, only supplements.
How are your fasting numbers? I am prediabetic.. just started fasting 18/6.. low to no carbs and last meal at 6pm. My fasting numbers still around 100-110
A great snack is a scoop of casein protein powder and a small serve of greek yoghurt mixed in with cold water to texture. Let it set in the fridge for an hour. Makes a super clean high protein low crab snack. 50g of blueberries takes it to the next level aswell
Only one tip. Keto diet. Glucose levels, A1C issues become a thing of the past. When Type II hit me I spent a week in the ICU with glucose sitting at 1000 when I got there. Now my morning glucose is typically about 95. Rare that I see 120 anytime. Aches and pains all over vanished along with over 50 lbs. Almost normal blood pressure. Keto is real, not just some fad..... It'll save whats left of your life.
No it doesn't actually. My doctors are quite happy with my labs and health improvements. Both my family doctor and Oncologist. Jacking with your insulin certainly isn't any good for your heart or any other of your organs for that matter.
@@FandomFrenzy2884 you can use ‘good fats’ to meet your goal on that diet. There is now a hybrid Mediterranean Keto diet blend that seems to produce good results
@@FandomFrenzy2884 Take some D and K2 together. Also eat more home grown eggs. My mother has a family history of heart disease. She ate 6 eggs a day and never had a bad heart day in her 84 year old life.
@@FandomFrenzy2884 I’m living proof that a low fat and high carb diet is very bad for you. We have to eat and exercise more like our ancestors. If we can’t exercise that much, eat less and eat a low carb/sugar diet.
It's been proven that the heart studies cherry-picked their findings. Same with most studies paid for or performed by people with bias. Just know that cancer loves sugar, and your brain loves fat. With that knowledge, what are you going to eat?
A great snack option I found is Harvest Snaps. They really hit that craving for chips, and they do very little to nothing in regards to my sugar. There are a number of flavors, and only one I noticed would be an issue (it's mango and has quite a bit of sugar). All the others I've tried have been great.
Appreciate your video. But having been on WW for 5 years and being a diabetic for over 35 years, I can tell you this. If you don't like what you're eating, you won't stick to it. We all knew when the influx of new people came in around early January, they would be gone after the 6 weeks of discount coupons were used up. People don't like being on diets, and that's why we have so many diabetics with out of control blood sugar. I took steps myself though. I started ordering meal kits with 30 carbs or less. I'm not a fan of veggies, salads, or seeds or health food items. The kits have veggies and they do things that make them interesting, such as adding chili powder to broccoli for instance. The kits are the only thing that keeps me in line.
This is a great and informative video. Greek yogurt is great and something I really enjoy, but I'm wondering if that Greek yogurt could include a couple of berries mixed in with it?
I have typed 2 and I've been feeling super fatigue weak dizziness confusion and anxiety/panic attacks.i check my blood level and it's normal and even higher sometimes.anyone have good advice that can help me I wud appreciate it🙏
Breakfast like a King, lunch like a Prince, dine like a pauper. This way you burn most of your calories during the day and you don't go to bed on a full stomach 😊
Just about everything you suggested was new information for me and very practical (without feeling the need to show off your scientific jargon). Your delivery was flawless and sincere. Good job!
No only if on carbs higher than 40 gm and not eating in order to keep spikes down ( veggies 1st fats & proteins next, hopefully no sweets or breads or very small)
Thanks for your help with these tips . I'm always looking for as much information as I can find. You have been a great help . I decided I'm going to get a note and write down all the helpful hints , then I can refer it whenever I need to. Thanks again .
I've been on a clean ketogenic diet for 8 months. Clean. All was great till recently. I'm waking up with a blood sugar of 130, which starts at around 4am to 8am. I consume about 28g of carbs and virtually no sugar daily. I take no meds. My A1C has been 5.7. I exercise every day. Every other day I weight lift. Could the weightlifting be causing this morning spike? I read that muscle repair might cause a spike because of growth hormone the body uses. Any thoughts?
@@JohnSmith-fl5qn so since this post I have seen my doctor again. My A1C is now 5.4. He says that my body thinks it needs to produce sugar to give me energy to basically start the day. Now, my A1C is 5.4, so he said not to worry about it because it really isn't making much of a difference. My sugar stays between 85 and 125(after a meal) for most of the day. My body is happier at 90. I still get a reading of 125 to 130 in the morning.
.. Have started working with Drs. and Dietitian team to control BS and lower A1c for needed knee surgery ,,, lead to believe that 130 is not a problem ,, 200 + is .. just stay under 180 should be OK ..
Not a recommendation, but this is what I do. First, I basal-tested to find my basal needs. Basal testing is something all should do to find their basal pattern and is beyond the scope of a comment. It showed me I crash at night and need very little insulin between midnight and 4 a.m. but then spike around 4:30. Not all of us follow this pattern, so you need to basal test. Upping my Lantus to address my waking glucose only got me in trouble. While I pumped, I set 24 hourly rates that kept me flat without food 24/7. On MDI, I wake early and take (1/4)+ of my basal insulin as Novorapid. Even if I wake at 6 with a sugar of 4, I will shoot six units. I take a third of the remaining as Lantus before bed and 2/3 when I wake. It works like a dream for me. None of these other ideas have ever helped much. Be careful be sure!
Eat 7 pm., no more eating after.. NO carbs, no sugar, keep moving.. If hungry at night .. Make your almond cookie, with low sugar or none.. I eat half of Lil green banana not ripe and water.. So far it's good BS morning.. ❤Good luck folks
Yes but you could also have a problem with the celiac artery. The celiac artery could be twisted or blocked. Which means your pancreas isn’t getting enough blood flow. Don’t worry diabetic doesn’t cause this to happen. I know cause I had a twisted artery which caused my sugar issues. It’s called MALS syndrome which causes the same problems. The artery also supplies blood flow to liver, spleen and stomach. Worth checking out
@@forrestgossett unexplained abdominal pain, nausea, bloating etc for 20 plus years. Got sent to pancreas specialist who actually saw the artery was angled, narrowed and twisted. But got told 2 years ago I’m diabetic. But the sugar fluctuates bad, some days good some bad. Celiac artery supplies stomach, liver, pancreas then supplies blood through the mess enteric artery which supplies the intestine. Not trying to say that it is cause for anyone. Just simply that it causes constipation diarrhoea bloating nausea a lot of the exact same symptoms they say diabetics have. Some people have had normal sugar return after surgery. So it’s worth getting looked at as a cause of sugar issues if it’s not then no harm lost. But if it is u might not longer have sugar fluctuations. Some people have developed gastro paresis which is one cause that gives fluctuating sugar. All the info is out there just need to google celiac artery syndrome or MALS syndrome you will be surprised what you read. I never heard of it until 3 months ago. But have been struggling with issues since I was 10 but the last 20 odd years have been the worst. You also may have appetite loss, which they say is another issue with diabetics. Just making people aware that it could be something else, as I know they said I’m diabetic which came on overnight no warning signs or anything one day I wasn’t the next I was. But they never want to look into it to why it developed.
@@forrestgossett it is, not trying to say that’s what people have. But if things don’t make sense, and you have been having issues it is worth while looking into. They say it’s rare condition, but if you do read about the issues with like doctors and specialists won’t look into it or refuse to accept it as a condition. It’s all out there in forums. Over 20 years of issues and no help until it was seen on a ct scan from a pancreas specialist but she refuses to accept but a vascular agrees and sees it. I just don’t think it’s as rare as they say. I think more people do have it but it either doesn’t cause an issue or they dismiss it cause that’s what the medical professionals say. I know been through it
@@markfirth8182 Understood! My mother had a kidney stone destroy her kidney back in the 1960s. In my late 40s/early 50s, I started making stones, one after another. My urologist told me to drink more lemon water….By my third stone I was sent to a nephrologist. He was saying the same thing as my urologist until he paid attention to my CT scan. The ureter (small tube from the kidney to the bladder) has a sharp right turn on the side that was making the stones! He changed his whole advice. Turns out I was making stones on the same side as my mother. And when my oldest son had a stone recently, it too was on the same side! An inherited structural defect was to blame. So, I understand exactly what you are saying.
Hi. I'm a T2 diabetic, and I've been trying to figure this dawn phenomenon thing out for a while now. Honestly, my doctor can't give me any worthwhile advice. Many times, I'll wake up at 4:00 AM, check my glucose, and get a reading in the mid/low 90s. Then go back to sleep and check it again at 8:00 AM, and it's up over 200, even though 95% of my dinners are either completely carb free, or have under 10 grams! I will be paying better attention to your suggestions moving forward, especially trying to eat dinner earlier and also some ACV later on in the evening. Regarding a yogurt snack after dinner, I get those 5.3 oz. yogurt cups that are plain yogurt with zero fat and no sugar added (tastes bad so I add a little liquid stevia), but the label shows that each cup has 5 grams of natural sugar. That can't be good for a T2 diabetic in the evening, correct? Thanks for any advice!!!
Are you saying on the same morning absent of food and drinks ( not water) you can increase from 95 to 200? That would not seem accurate, are you drinking something? could you be doing something to error the test. Some people have slow digestion and since they are not moving they can gain blood sugar from this slow digestion. Maybe try a fast from 4 am to one hour after awakening with tests at 4am, shortly after awakening and one hour later after reasonable activity. You may see a sharp drop associated with moving around.
@@whatsup3270 Yes, there have been many times where I see that much of a glucose spike from 4 AM to 8 AM. I usually fast after dinner through the next day for anywhere from a minimum of 16 hours up to 20 hours. So I usually don't eat after 8 PM, until at the very least, noon the next day. I drink water 95% of the time, except for a cup of tea and two cups of coffee in the morning. The tea & coffee is always AFTER I check my glucose after waking up. It will slowly go down throughout the day/evening/night with very few, or very small, elevations because I am taking in very few carbs and no processed foods. Now, the dawn spikes of 100+ don't happen all of the time, but often enough. Usually that dawn spike is around 60-75, which is still way too high, from what I understand.
I don’t know how to measure my glucose. (After 5 years of abuse, I gained weight, decreased activity, and ache everywhere) I used to wake up between 5-6am most of my life, but that became impossible while going through the worst of it. The naturopath says a lot of this(weight) is from high cortisol over an extended period. Also says it is impacting my liver. Getting out of bed has been awful. Intensely achy! However, I have been successful at managing the stress down and it has been getting slightly better over the past 6 months. With that, I have noticed that when I wake between 4-5:30 the aches are 80-90% less. If I go back to sleep until 7-8, aches are SO much worse. I am thinking this might be this glucose effect or dawn phenomenon @raymakara It could also be an invitation to start getting up earlier to avoid compromising the start of my day with that kind of discomfort.
@@shannonmariamiller2138 I'm not an expert, so I don't know what to tell you to do, other than keep trying. I know the carbs and sugar we consume definitely cause inflammation in our bodies, so maybe that's the best place to start. I'm trying really hard to go full carnivore, or at the least, ketovore. Maybe that will work for you too!
I’m 10 years into my type 1 this June 2023, I’m still learning. I more often than not get dawn phenomenon. There are a couple of things on this video I do. I eat quite late and always have carbs with that meal. Thankfully my job gives me adequate exercise, I always make sure I’m hydrated (I don’t drink or smoke either). I’m on Lantus and Novorapid regime. Thanks for the great video. Edit…. I once was told that splitting my Basal (1/2 dose in the morning then 1/2 at night) could help. How do I work out my dose for Basal ? I’m slim built and weigh 67kg. I currently take 20 ml of Lantus per day.
@@diabetesdailydigest I’ve worked it out myself Trying to see my doctor as often as I’d need to is like hell freezing over. Splitting has definitely helped. Sometimes I’d wake up to 12 mmol, now it’s a happy 5-7mmol and a lot more stable through the night on my CGM Thank you for your reply 🥰
Just started following your channel..very informative..ive been type 2 over 10 years, but have spikes from time to time when i do excessive snacking...sweet tooth😢 it's becoming more often now
Thank you! Don't be hard on yourself, snacking is something we can all struggle with from time to time. Do your best to try to find some lower carb snacks to try to keep yourself full throughout the day.
Yes, if we do it after a meal it does lower the sugar.....but if you do cardio first thing in the morning (fasting) it will increase your blood sugar...strange? just try it, in my case doing cardio fasting increases blood sugar by 10mg/dL
After dinner stanck I do when I need more protein and that I i really like is protein fluff, basically low-car protein powder, flavored water and xanthum gum. very filling and very low carb (but no fat).
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Before implementing any of these tips, make sure to first consult with your health care provider. With apple cider vinegar to avoid stomach irritation, its best to dilute in a glass of water, also drinking through a straw is suggested to avoid damage to tooth enamel.
I have found that Ceylon Cinnamon lowers my blood sugar. You can put it in oatmeal, coffee, or sprinkle it on to buttered toast. It doesn't dissolve in coffee because cinnamon is a bark, but it does taste good and it really does work. It apparently doesn't work well for a type one diabetic, but it works great for me and I am a type two diabetic.
@@AkitaSue yum I love oatmeal but I never thought to put cinnamon in it! Great idea! I agree with talking everything over with your doctor before putting anything into action! I’m a type two diabetic and am on an insulin pump which I love! It really helps me with this disease! Plus I’m on a CGM which really helps on tracking my blood sugars.
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I eat 2 times a day in a 6 hour window, usually between 12 & 6pm. I have been using ACV with the mother for 3 years, I add some spices in like cinnamon, tumeric, black pepper, cayenne pepper. I lost 8 kg and now my weight is stable and rarely changes. Also walking helps me and keeps the mind healthy.
Great tips, thanks!
What about sugar? Are you a diabetic?
When do you drink the acv
You eat twice a day but how much do you eat?
Acv in the morning or evening
5. Dinner time hack ( early dinner) .. early and low carb , good protein, healthy fats , nuts and seeds , complex carbs
4. Optimise late night snacks ( minimum)
Low in carbs , high in protein and healthy fats
Handful of nuts , low fat cheese , hard boiled eggs , celery sticks with hummus , Greek Yougurt with probiotics
3. Exercise … regular exercise ( regardless of time ) gets the muscles soak up excess glucose in bloodstream
2. Optimising medication regimen …. Basal insulin
Timing
1. Vinegar before bedtime
2tablespoon Ful with water
One of the most effective ways for me to lower my morning glucose levels is restricted mouth breathing. I tape my mouth closed at bedtime so I'm restricted to nasal breathing and this has resulted in a ~10% decrease in my morning glucose level.
I DO THE SAME TO MY WIFE.
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I make ACD jelly , i use sugar free gelatine (sometimes fruit flavoured ,read the labels ) 1/2 water 1/2 apple cider vinegar , set in ice cube tray in the fridge not the freezer , have one before each meal . Saves your teeth as it does not touch them you just swallow .one before I go to bed . It makes life so much easier . Full fat natural Greek yogurt with chia seeds or ground flax and some berries sprinkled with cinnamon make a great desert or breakfast.
I like this suggestion.
I'm afraid I'm lazy (!) because I have reflux, I take an ACV capsule at night but your suggestion seems great.
When adding vinegar, I would never drink more than 1 tablespoon with at least 8 oz of water. Vinegar needs to be highly diluted and drinking it without enough water can damage the mucous membranes in your throat. So I suggest drinking 2 glasses of water with a tablespoon in each glass. I have also found a supplement sold online called Curatin helps reduce my morning blood sugar as well. I also suggest adding chia seeds to everything- especially greek yogurt. Also start the day with a fiber drink, wait 15 minutes after it and have a piece or 2 of bread with at least 5 grams of fiber, then eat whatever you like. 30 minutes after your meal walk for 15 minutes. After 2 hours after the meal check your blood sugar and if it is not below 120, walk until you bring it down to that number. Berberine and Moringa are also good supplements to use and I like to snack on olives and keto toast with butter.
Where do you find Curatin?
Sorry-laurie but that is bad advice-never eat carbs of any kind (no fiber necessary)grains,seed oils,sugar and other chemicals only helps with diabetes,heart disease,obesity and cancer-No One Is Coming to Save You-eat a proper diet
I have recently had unbelievable success in curbing my Dawn Phenomenon. I take 2 Ceylon Cinnamon capsules before bed. Morning reading is consistently below 6.0 compared to the usual 8.5 or more.
Cinnamon is quiet good at lowering blood sugar
Wow, I’ll give it a try!!
@@michellevalerio8811. It has to be the Ceylon one not the common one.
I take a teaspoon of peanut butter and have noticed it keeps my blood sugar levels at an even keel and I don’t wake up with those highs any more. Helps with those cravings also. 😋
Me too, just gotta remind myself to keep it to only that one spoon.
As we know, peanuts are beans.
I'm now in year 22 of keto.
My wife ain't: CPAP, 5 prescriptions, gastric bypass, cataract surgery, lung problems, digestion problems, weird skin mucous membrane and and fingernail problems, multiple doctor visits every month, etc.
When usually you take the peanut butter, before bedtime?
I’m enjoying all the information but this one ☝🏿 is for me the peanut butter
Right before you go to bed
@@stefanbololoi7110
I mix 3 T cream cheese with 2T almond butter and keep it in the refrig. This is a fat snack that is extremely satiating. I probably eat about a teaspoon of it at a time, but it takes the edge off the desire to eat after an early dinner
I am stuck between 130 and 100 for blood sugar. Never over 130 even after eating. Wow.
Thank you for your excellent tips. A raised Fasting blood sugar, due to the dawn phenomena, should not be regarded as diabetes if your HbA1C is normal. There are other contributing factors to the dawn effect especially in people who follow 18 hour fasts
The glucose levels in fasting patients might drop causing the body to release cortisol, adrenaline and glucagon, as well as growth hormone, which push the blood sugar up.
Stepping up antibetic medication may not be a good idea.
Fasting blood sugar fluctuates with the quality of sleep. If you have plenty of night mares or bad dreams your sugar could go up due to the release of cortisol and adrenaline in response to the disturbed sleep.
Nightmares are a common side effect of Statins
Would you agree that if you have a normal random blood sugar of 5umols and a raised FBS, it should not be regarded as diabetes? Dr Rapiti, Cape Town.
Thank you for this gem Dr Rapiti. You solved the morning raised Bl sugar level for me. Stress and worry wake some of us up at 3am and it takes a while to fall asleep again. Cortisol is not fun in this context.
Studies show that refrigerating cooked pasta, rice as well, and refrigerating it for 24 hrs and reheating it lowers glycemic index by ~ 40%. My GP was unaware of these studies.
Sweet potatoes too
It doesn’t work for me, it still spikes my BG
It's not as much as you say....
I believe that. My mom was type 1 and Dad was type 2. Never had weight problem, I only weight 115 5ft 3 and I am type 2. Always exercised, whole food eater no grains, no fruit. My endocrinologist says I have a mixed . Doctor says test show I am not producing enough insulin. I have worked really hard, however my diabectic life has changed through out the years. I have had to make many adjustments to control in addition to medicines. Thanks for what you do. I am always learning.
My blood sugar AIC is 6.1. Without Trulicity my sugars are elevated to an avg of 140. With the medication, it's normal at 90-120.
What are you doing to get off trulicity? Staying on trulicity is not a solution. Fix your diet with plenty of saturated fat, beef, cut out all carbs.. or less than 50 a day. Bllod sugar is always higher at wake up time though. It’s a natural thing. But keeping the morning bump lower.. cut out the carbs, grains, fruits, vegerables. Eat meat and animal fat.
@@dsonyay my blood sugar is never higher at wake up now that I am diabetic, and never higher when I was NOT diabetic, so IMO that's not natural
Great video and very informative. This video is trustworthy in my opinion.
I try to eat something that is healthy verily late so I don't have to deal with the Dawn Phenomenon which I've known for some time now. In fact I may eat a healthy snack around midnight. Some of my readings show that this rise in blood glucose don't even exist when I eat at the proper times which I'm still working on. But I've manage to get the morning blood glucose levels down caused by the Dawn Phenomenon. Unfortunately Greek yogurt is nasty tasting and I won't eat it.
Some of the snacks I like to eat and works well to keep that Dawn Phenomenon in check is a small about of milk, Lean meat, veggies, pork rinds, natural peanut butter and yes homemade chocolate syrup made of table sugar, cocoa, vanilla, pinch of salt, butter and milk.
For some reason my homemade chocolate syrup causes my blood sugar to drop. I have done several experiments and I really don't understand why my blood glucose start dropping over a period of a few hours eating about a tsp of syrup about every hour with my lowest reading reading only 88mg/dL then I would stop eating it. I thought sugar is sugar regardless of the source and spikes blood glucose but maybe sugar works differently on me.
I got my diabetes under control without medications by changing my eating habits like not eating anything with flour and rice which are my worst enemies. Potatoes can be eaten as long as they are prepared in a certain way.
I also exercise by working out with dumbbells and walk as much as possible but I'm limited since I've had open heart surgery in April of this year and I will be 77 years old in a few days.
What is the recipe please? I would love to try it.
Essentially you are re-enforcing the well known principles of intermittent fasting, low carb diet and exercise. Regarding the fasting sugar, I found that when I woke up at night (11pM to 2 PM), snacked and then slept again, my fasting sugar was lower than the days on which I did not snack. Note that increasing medication may result in still higher fasting sugar because of increased insulin resistance.
I’m new to this diabetes thing. Those are great tips that I will try as my problem too is the high morning glucose.
I already eat a very “clean” diet due to my severe food allergies.
But I have been going through a lot of stress lately (past year), and I’m wondering if this has had anything to do with my high blood sugars?
Stress most definitely up the BG as well as poor sleeping
Im a type 2 diabetic and im currently usingxthe G7.... 6 weeks into it and i love it... it keeos me accountable for what I eat... when i first put it on i remember my sugar we're 120 and now theyxare in the 80's/90's ... and my very first reading was 180 something... and now my avg it 112.... i keep my blood sugars between 80s n 140s.... cant wait to see my AC1 next dr appt... imma go from a 10 to a 6.? Thank you dexcom G7.... currently taking metformin 1000 twice a day and ozempic once a week
Must be great to be rich
so is that due to the Dexcom or medications?
@@tonymurray814 Do you want the government to buy you a tv also?
I always snack late at night, hard boiled eggs, yogurt, whiskey (unflavored), almonds, sardines. I'm always fine in the morning. I would never have an apple, or very small amount of rice or boiled mini potato if I"m not gonna be awake to burn it off, those foods are reserved for lunch occasionally. its 710 am and i'm at BG-90. I'm slightly over age 50 and on humilin H (long lasting) insulin. I also take my inulin 2 times a day, second time being Late.. 11PM. I usually skip breakfast or just have a string cheese on my way to work.
did you mean Humulin N, how many units do you take?
@@fansberat8583 Yes Humulin N.. I take 40 units at lunch and 30 more at bed if I need it.. I don't eat breakfast, cuz I work late then sleep in. But if I don't eat any sugar or carbs, I almost feel i don't need the late night shot, because my BG is fine in the AM. I am very good about eating foods that won't cause a spike in BG.
Eating high protein snacks before bedtime, will slowly raising blood sugar during the night, making dawn phenomenon even worse.
Snacking before bedtime ideally should be kept to a minimum as I mentioned in the video, but if you do have a snacks, referencing a study in 2020 from the Clinical nutrition journal, they found that eating protein-rich bedtime snack like an egg lowered fasting glucose and improved markers of insulin sensitivity overrnight. It depends on a number of factors of course and there is conflicting studies, but in general, best to avoid snacking if possible, but if you do snack, certainly best to remain low carb.
I tried the vinegar that is being touted by many and discovered that for some people it is a bladder irritant. I learned that I am one of those people after having to get up at least five times during the night recently and that was after drinking only 1/2 of a tablespoon in a glass of water before 7 p.m. Wishing everyone the best with their journey!
Yes I suffer from GERD and I tried this Apple Cider Vinegar, it nearly killed me, the pain was awful, so please if you have anything like this don’t chance it.
A tasty snack is sugar free peanut butter cookies. Mix 1 cup of peanut butter with 3/4 cup of monk fruit and 1 egg to make the cookie dough. 1 little cookie doesn't raise my blood sugar at all. I will be trying the vinegar.
Sounds delicious, thank you!
In 2019 I was on a strict diet (carbs < 100/day). I stopped pasta & rice, changed from White the wheat bread, changed from sugar to honey, margarine to butter, LOTS of water and green leafy vegetables. I took supplements for my liver, pancreas and kidneys. I brought my A1C down from 7.6 to 5.4. My wife's business was closed 8 months during covid...and here comes the rice, pasta, potatoes, etc! My blood sugar is 160-200. SELF INFLICTED!!
And potential health issues like blindness, kidnet damage
Tks alot for your guidance regarding your intake.uts really a challenge for pre-diabetic patient to select food intake for less sugar spike.tks
Kindly mention the supplements.
@@sherazalam4558 I hope this helps!? B22, Cinnamon, Garlic, Ginger Root, Milk Thistle, Saw Palmetto, Turmeric, Zinc and LOTS OF WATER!!
For me, I have noticed the second day after an overindulgence shows a high morning reading! Road trips [driving 200 miles] and eating most anything is a definite spiker!
Thank you so much for these videos, I’ve been recently diagnosed and literally have no clue where to start but this has been my clam.
There are tons of channels with info, dont get discouraged. You´ll get through it 💪
Thank you so much! If you ever need any help or have any questions, feel free to email me, it’s listed on the TH-cam info page. Take care!
Whats been working for me is doing HIIT while riding my bike after dinner...plus walking..so riding my bike and walking but when i ride my bike i do HIIT. I ride very fast for 30 seconds, slow down and cruise for 10 seconds..i repeat this over again for 15 min
I asked a dr about the ACV & he said No why do you want to put an acid into more acid-I tried doing the acv for another issue & it cause stomach upset-even in a little water. Stomach acid & ACV don’t mix.
Excellent , practical tips . Thank you . I've been trying intermittent fasting ie 7 pm to 10 am , but on days I have a late dinner, for eg on weekends, my fasting blood sugar goes up . I have half a cup of tea and 4-5 soaked walnuts every morning at 5 am , which is the only thing other than water during the fasting window. I will try the apple cider vinegar tip - thanks once again
it's not a fasting window if you have nuts within it.
What about someone suffering from dawn phenomenon? If someone follows 16/ 8 intermittent fasting, how he/ she may snack at midnight and thus lower fasting blood sugar sugar? Please suggest what to in such case.
Wow I will try the vinegar. I have been suffering with high blood sugar in the morning so much so that I have been put on Metformin on top of my insulin type 1 for 40 years.
I'm so sorry to hear that. I wish you the best of luck with your diabetes and please let me know if I can help in any way!
@@diabetesdailydigest Thank you I may take you up on this in the future.
An informative video. I will try apple cider vinegar..
Thanks for share very useful information about fasting blood sugar.
Very interesting, thank you as well as all who comment
Thank you!
I take one ACV tablet every night.
Works great for am blood sugar.
Also, one ACV in am.
110 wake up.
26 units Toujeo am.
Thank you for the neat and clear explanation
Glad it was helpful!
I like pork rinds and cream cheese, deviled eggs, Greek yogurt with blueberries are a few of my go to snacks. Eating 1/4-1/2 avocado with each meal helps to make me feel full.
My fix it myself work well for years. Very low carb, no sugar, Berberin and Vinegar. Lots of exercise etc. Then I had to go on Metformin and it helped for a couple years then suddenly my fasting shot up to 170-200 and stayed there. Dr added Basal Insulin one shot per day now fasting is 90 perfect but still I avoid carbs and no sugar ever. So do what you can naturally but along the way meds have their place. My goal is to just do Basal and super low carb and exercise and hope to never need mealtime Insulin shots.
Can you please also advise us the best time for breakfast if fasting blood sugar is high.
I have a diabetes God bless you get well soon and Jesus name
24 hour fasting every other day and low carb diet will usually keep blood sugar right where it needs to be, WITHOUT meds!!
Wow! How do you manage that?!!
Try it. You do get hungry the first few times you do it but as you check your blood sugar with your glucose meter you realize it's worth the hunger, when your numbers are good and stable then go to 18 fast per day and stay low carb
Do you do that permanently? You only consume calories every day? Nothing but water on your non-eating days?
@@youtoo2233 Ran across a diet book touting this and the in the title it’s named after a French doctor.
I’m betting you are not on any meds?
No thanks, i like to eat!
Since I switched from Lantus to Tresiba several years ago, I haven’t had any issues with dawn phenomenon!
Same here! I love Tresiba. Not sure if you're using the U-200 of Tresiba but I found even better overnight stability with the U-200 compared to the U-100.
What Tresiba and Lantus are? My morning numbers are high almost every day, doesn’t matter what I eat or don’t eat the night before. But two hours later, my BG is normal or around normal almost always. I don’t take any medication, only supplements.
I fast 18/6 10am first meal 6:00 dinner and exercise after meal after dinner .I’m pre diabetic and changed to plant based diet.
How are your fasting numbers? I am prediabetic.. just started fasting 18/6.. low to no carbs and last meal at 6pm. My fasting numbers still around 100-110
But they keep steady all day long. Under 120
@@yennyjen5742 120 after meal? that's much better than 80 fasting and 150 after meal, steady flat line is far more important than ups and downs
thanks, i really love this information
A great snack is a scoop of casein protein powder and a small serve of greek yoghurt mixed in with cold water to texture. Let it set in the fridge for an hour. Makes a super clean high protein low crab snack. 50g of blueberries takes it to the next level aswell
Thanks for the tips!
WONDERFUL VIDEO! Great things to try and consult health professional about, but I plan to try them immediately regardless!
Thank you!
I also drink apple cider in water before every meal. I also eat nothing after my dinner at 4:30 pm until 8 or 9 am when I eat breakfast.
Only one tip. Keto diet. Glucose levels, A1C issues become a thing of the past. When Type II hit me I spent a week in the ICU with glucose sitting at 1000 when I got there.
Now my morning glucose is typically about 95. Rare that I see 120 anytime. Aches and pains all over vanished along with over 50 lbs. Almost normal blood pressure.
Keto is real, not just some fad..... It'll save whats left of your life.
No it doesn't actually. My doctors are quite happy with my labs and health improvements. Both my family doctor and Oncologist.
Jacking with your insulin certainly isn't any good for your heart or any other of your organs for that matter.
@@FandomFrenzy2884 you can use ‘good fats’ to meet your goal on that diet. There is now a hybrid Mediterranean Keto diet blend that seems to produce good results
@@FandomFrenzy2884 Take some D and K2 together. Also eat more home grown eggs. My mother has a family history of heart disease. She ate 6 eggs a day and never had a bad heart day in her 84 year old life.
@@FandomFrenzy2884 I’m living proof that a low fat and high carb diet is very bad for you. We have to eat and exercise more like our ancestors. If we can’t exercise that much, eat less and eat a low carb/sugar diet.
It's been proven that the heart studies cherry-picked their findings. Same with most studies paid for or performed by people with bias.
Just know that cancer loves sugar, and your brain loves fat. With that knowledge, what are you going to eat?
Thanks for this information.
No problem!
A great snack option I found is Harvest Snaps. They really hit that craving for chips, and they do very little to nothing in regards to my sugar. There are a number of flavors, and only one I noticed would be an issue (it's mango and has quite a bit of sugar). All the others I've tried have been great.
Great.
Appreciate your video. But having been on WW for 5 years and being a diabetic for over 35 years, I can tell you this. If you don't like what you're eating, you won't stick to it. We all knew when the influx of new people came in around early January, they would be gone after the 6 weeks of discount coupons were used up. People don't like being on diets, and that's why we have so many diabetics with out of control blood sugar. I took steps myself though. I started ordering meal kits with 30 carbs or less. I'm not a fan of veggies, salads, or seeds or health food items. The kits have veggies and they do things that make them interesting, such as adding chili powder to broccoli for instance. The kits are the only thing that keeps me in line.
what is WW?
Excellent information. I appreciated it very much..
Thank you!
Amla powder tea before bedtime is good also...
Thank you for doing this video! Much appreciated!
My pleasure!
Very useful information thank you
Glad it was helpful!
A bedtime snack: peanut butter with apple slices.
This is a great and informative video. Greek yogurt is great and something I really enjoy, but I'm wondering if that Greek yogurt could include a couple of berries mixed in with it?
I have typed 2 and I've been feeling super fatigue weak dizziness confusion and anxiety/panic attacks.i check my blood level and it's normal and even higher sometimes.anyone have good advice that can help me I wud appreciate it🙏
Have you tried the ketogenic diet? Check out Dr. Ken Berry's videos. Try eliminating what, dairy, sugars. It's amazing how much better you will feel!
love this information
Thank you for this informative video!
You are so welcome!
Thankyou sir. I'll try bedtime vinegar also
Breakfast like a King, lunch like a Prince, dine like a pauper. This way you burn most of your calories during the day and you don't go to bed on a full stomach 😊
what time should the night snacks be taken?
I switched to fat+ protein heavy food regimen. My sugars are LOWER than ever and almost constant through the day. Forget about indian food first!
Just about everything you suggested was new information for me and very practical (without feeling the need to show off your scientific jargon). Your delivery was flawless and sincere. Good job!
You are so kind! Thank you so much!!
Apple cider vinegar not good if you are insulin resistant and are consuming too many carbs. If so you are probably increasing insulin and glucose.
@@charlesdringle4703 Since I’m on Keto, I consume almost no carbs. Are you suggesting that vinegar raises insulin and blood sugar in that case?
No only if on carbs higher than 40 gm and not eating in order to keep spikes down ( veggies 1st fats & proteins next, hopefully no sweets or breads or very small)
love this doctor
Tacrolimus morning and at night for organ transplants increases my FBG into 120s. Will try your suggestions.
What is FBG
FBG fasting blood glucose or sugar
Thanks for your help with these tips . I'm always looking for as much information as I can find. You have been a great help . I decided I'm going to get a note and write down all the helpful hints , then I can refer it whenever I need to. Thanks again .
Thank you so much!
I've been on a clean ketogenic diet for 8 months. Clean. All was great till recently. I'm waking up with a blood sugar of 130, which starts at around 4am to 8am. I consume about 28g of carbs and virtually no sugar daily. I take no meds. My A1C has been 5.7. I exercise every day. Every other day I weight lift. Could the weightlifting be causing this morning spike? I read that muscle repair might cause a spike because of growth hormone the body uses. Any thoughts?
And also, I was diagnosed with Type 2 8 months ago. I completely changed my diet to a clean Keto and my numbers turned around immediately.
What is the value all rest day?
@@JohnSmith-fl5qn so since this post I have seen my doctor again. My A1C is now 5.4. He says that my body thinks it needs to produce sugar to give me energy to basically start the day. Now, my A1C is 5.4, so he said not to worry about it because it really isn't making much of a difference. My sugar stays between 85 and 125(after a meal) for most of the day. My body is happier at 90. I still get a reading of 125 to 130 in the morning.
.. Have started working with Drs. and Dietitian team to control BS and lower A1c for needed knee surgery ,,, lead to believe that 130 is not a problem ,, 200 + is .. just stay under 180 should be OK ..
really helpful tips
Thank you!!
Not a recommendation, but this is what I do. First, I basal-tested to find my basal needs. Basal testing is something all should do to find their basal pattern and is beyond the scope of a comment. It showed me I crash at night and need very little insulin between midnight and 4 a.m. but then spike around 4:30. Not all of us follow this pattern, so you need to basal test. Upping my Lantus to address my waking glucose only got me in trouble. While I pumped, I set 24 hourly rates that kept me flat without food 24/7. On MDI, I wake early and take (1/4)+ of my basal insulin as Novorapid. Even if I wake at 6 with a sugar of 4, I will shoot six units. I take a third of the remaining as Lantus before bed and 2/3 when I wake. It works like a dream for me. None of these other ideas have ever helped much. Be careful be sure!
Eat 7 pm., no more eating after.. NO carbs, no sugar, keep moving.. If hungry at night .. Make your almond cookie, with low sugar or none.. I eat half of Lil green banana not ripe and water.. So far it's good BS morning.. ❤Good luck folks
Thank you for your advice
No worries!
Yes but you could also have a problem with the celiac artery. The celiac artery could be twisted or blocked. Which means your pancreas isn’t getting enough blood flow. Don’t worry diabetic doesn’t cause this to happen. I know cause I had a twisted artery which caused my sugar issues. It’s called MALS syndrome which causes the same problems. The artery also supplies blood flow to liver, spleen and stomach. Worth checking out
How did you find out? Were they looking for something else?
@@forrestgossett unexplained abdominal pain, nausea, bloating etc for 20 plus years. Got sent to pancreas specialist who actually saw the artery was angled, narrowed and twisted. But got told 2 years ago I’m diabetic. But the sugar fluctuates bad, some days good some bad. Celiac artery supplies stomach, liver, pancreas then supplies blood through the mess enteric artery which supplies the intestine.
Not trying to say that it is cause for anyone. Just simply that it causes constipation diarrhoea bloating nausea a lot of the exact same symptoms they say diabetics have. Some people have had normal sugar return after surgery. So it’s worth getting looked at as a cause of sugar issues if it’s not then no harm lost. But if it is u might not longer have sugar fluctuations.
Some people have developed gastro paresis which is one cause that gives fluctuating sugar. All the info is out there just need to google celiac artery syndrome or MALS syndrome you will be surprised what you read.
I never heard of it until 3 months ago. But have been struggling with issues since I was 10 but the last 20 odd years have been the worst.
You also may have appetite loss, which they say is another issue with diabetics.
Just making people aware that it could be something else, as I know they said I’m diabetic which came on overnight no warning signs or anything one day I wasn’t the next I was. But they never want to look into it to why it developed.
@@markfirth8182 thank you for your response. Interesting
@@forrestgossett it is, not trying to say that’s what people have. But if things don’t make sense, and you have been having issues it is worth while looking into. They say it’s rare condition, but if you do read about the issues with like doctors and specialists won’t look into it or refuse to accept it as a condition. It’s all out there in forums. Over 20 years of issues and no help until it was seen on a ct scan from a pancreas specialist but she refuses to accept but a vascular agrees and sees it. I just don’t think it’s as rare as they say. I think more people do have it but it either doesn’t cause an issue or they dismiss it cause that’s what the medical professionals say. I know been through it
@@markfirth8182 Understood! My mother had a kidney stone destroy her kidney back in the 1960s. In my late 40s/early 50s, I started making stones, one after another. My urologist told me to drink more lemon water….By my third stone I was sent to a nephrologist. He was saying the same thing as my urologist until he paid attention to my CT scan. The ureter (small tube from the kidney to the bladder) has a sharp right turn on the side that was making the stones! He changed his whole advice. Turns out I was making stones on the same side as my mother. And when my oldest son had a stone recently, it too was on the same side! An inherited structural defect was to blame.
So, I understand exactly what you are saying.
Hi. I'm a T2 diabetic, and I've been trying to figure this dawn phenomenon thing out for a while now. Honestly, my doctor can't give me any worthwhile advice. Many times, I'll wake up at 4:00 AM, check my glucose, and get a reading in the mid/low 90s. Then go back to sleep and check it again at 8:00 AM, and it's up over 200, even though 95% of my dinners are either completely carb free, or have under 10 grams! I will be paying better attention to your suggestions moving forward, especially trying to eat dinner earlier and also some ACV later on in the evening. Regarding a yogurt snack after dinner, I get those 5.3 oz. yogurt cups that are plain yogurt with zero fat and no sugar added (tastes bad so I add a little liquid stevia), but the label shows that each cup has 5 grams of natural sugar. That can't be good for a T2 diabetic in the evening, correct? Thanks for any advice!!!
Are you saying on the same morning absent of food and drinks ( not water) you can increase from 95 to 200? That would not seem accurate, are you drinking something? could you be doing something to error the test. Some people have slow digestion and since they are not moving they can gain blood sugar from this slow digestion. Maybe try a fast from 4 am to one hour after awakening with tests at 4am, shortly after awakening and one hour later after reasonable activity. You may see a sharp drop associated with moving around.
@@whatsup3270 Yes, there have been many times where I see that much of a glucose spike from 4 AM to 8 AM. I usually fast after dinner through the next day for anywhere from a minimum of 16 hours up to 20 hours. So I usually don't eat after 8 PM, until at the very least, noon the next day. I drink water 95% of the time, except for a cup of tea and two cups of coffee in the morning. The tea & coffee is always AFTER I check my glucose after waking up. It will slowly go down throughout the day/evening/night with very few, or very small, elevations because I am taking in very few carbs and no processed foods. Now, the dawn spikes of 100+ don't happen all of the time, but often enough. Usually that dawn spike is around 60-75, which is still way too high, from what I understand.
I don’t know how to measure my glucose. (After 5 years of abuse, I gained weight, decreased activity, and ache everywhere)
I used to wake up between 5-6am most of my life, but that became impossible while going through the worst of it.
The naturopath says a lot of this(weight) is from high cortisol over an extended period. Also says it is impacting my liver.
Getting out of bed has been awful. Intensely achy!
However, I have been successful at managing the stress down and it has been getting slightly better over the past 6 months.
With that, I have noticed that when I wake between 4-5:30 the aches are 80-90% less.
If I go back to sleep until 7-8, aches are SO much worse. I am thinking this might be this glucose effect or dawn phenomenon @raymakara
It could also be an invitation to start getting up earlier to avoid compromising the start of my day with that kind of discomfort.
@@shannonmariamiller2138 I'm not an expert, so I don't know what to tell you to do, other than keep trying. I know the carbs and sugar we consume definitely cause inflammation in our bodies, so maybe that's the best place to start. I'm trying really hard to go full carnivore, or at the least, ketovore. Maybe that will work for you too!
I Have the opposite issue, no matter how much I lower my Lantus. I always have low blood sugars between 4am to 6am
thank you sir
😉👍Good information here. I see a few studies that show ginger root & cinnamon can help improve blood glucose levels.
It will be nice to see some of the interiors
What?
Coconut chips are 5g per 100g. I like them a lot even though I don't snack all that much.
Try GURMAR.....The Sugar Destroyer! Also good for your prostate....cleanses the kidneys..
No snacks ever is “grown up “ option and my favorite.
Yes ,vinegar !! Before mom was diagnosed with diabetes ,I had already told her to do so ! 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
Thank you ❤
No problem!
Apple cider vinegar & low fat cheese at bedtime helped me a lot.
thanks
How about The Somogyi Effect?
How about home-made cottage cheese as a night snack? Nuts are my second favourite - pistachios and almonds - those are already covered in the video.
I’m 10 years into my type 1 this June 2023, I’m still learning. I more often than not get dawn phenomenon.
There are a couple of things on this video I do. I eat quite late and always have carbs with that meal. Thankfully my job gives me adequate exercise, I always make sure I’m hydrated (I don’t drink or smoke either).
I’m on Lantus and Novorapid regime.
Thanks for the great video.
Edit…. I once was told that splitting my Basal (1/2 dose in the morning then 1/2 at night) could help.
How do I work out my dose for Basal ? I’m slim built and weigh 67kg. I currently take 20 ml of Lantus per day.
Splitting Lantus can definitely be beneficial for many people. As far as the dose I'd advise speaking with your endo to get exact units.
@@diabetesdailydigest I’ve worked it out myself
Trying to see my doctor as often as I’d need to is like hell freezing over.
Splitting has definitely helped.
Sometimes I’d wake up to 12 mmol, now it’s a happy 5-7mmol and a lot more stable through the night on my CGM
Thank you for your reply 🥰
@@diabetesdailydigest what is a good brand of Greek yogurt?
Th as nj you again best very informative video. 👌👌👌❤️❤️❤️
So nice of you! Thanks!!
Just started following your channel..very informative..ive been type 2 over 10 years, but have spikes from time to time when i do excessive snacking...sweet tooth😢 it's becoming more often now
Thank you! Don't be hard on yourself, snacking is something we can all struggle with from time to time. Do your best to try to find some lower carb snacks to try to keep yourself full throughout the day.
Thanks for your feedback..really appreciate it
Aloe Vera drink helped me,2oz in the morning and 2oz before bed
The best time for dinner is 1800hrs and no more eating. It will definitely give control values in the morning
If I find my BS high during the day a do a quick 10 minute cardio. It's amazing how just 10 minutes can bring those numbers down.
I agree 100%. It’s amazing how effective exercise is to bring down blood sugar.
Yes, if we do it after a meal it does lower the sugar.....but if you do cardio first thing in the morning (fasting) it will increase your blood sugar...strange? just try it, in my case doing cardio fasting increases blood sugar by 10mg/dL
Is there something special about apple cider vinegar. Would dill pickle vinegar work as well?
The studies that have been done were specifically with apple cider vinegar.
Thank you
You're welcome!
Please post your studies and links to them. Thanks.
After dinner stanck I do when I need more protein and that I i really like is protein fluff, basically low-car protein powder, flavored water and xanthum gum. very filling and very low carb (but no fat).
Thank you...
You're welcome!
Does ACV Gummies work too?
Some have lots of sugar-avoid those ones!
Is multigrain sourdough bread good for diabetics?
Conivore diet, but still have high blood sugar fast at times, weekly. Its real, not fat either. Drink alot of coffee and crea. Please help. 😢
coffee even black with no cream and sugar pushes my BS 20 - 30 digits up.
What do you eat if you're limited on the amount of protein? I have ckd, and diabetes.
Is your CKD due to diabetes...or high blood pressure?
Any compatible food tracker apps?