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Hi! I'm post-menopause and my glucose (and ldl and bp) have been going up some. My last glucose reading (fasting) was 106. This reading was while I was actually eating totally vegan and not feeling well while eating that way. Anyway, my thinking is that I was eating too many carbs (even though they were beans, lentils, etc.) I am now back to a Mediterranean and hoping that this way of eating helps. I'm also back on Weight Watchers and trying to exercise and walk more. Post-menopause is tough! I'm trying to feel better with food, supplements and exercise. I'm really wanting to get all of my numbers down naturally and I read so many different ways to do it...but, I'm thinking that good ole great eating and extra exercise and weight training will help! I'm also trying to eat more protein, more fiber, more veggies, lower glycemic fruits, but chocolate and treats are hard to resist! Ok, any hope, help and tips would be amazing!! Thanks guys!!! 🙂
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Are you on hrt?
I did try the estrogen patch, but I got headaches and my GP scared me out of it. I do take vaginal estrogen cream regularly and probably will forever, lol!
Perhaps your gp is unaware of the current thinking about the women's health initiative study.
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1 ReactionThx, I’ll check it out, but I’ve decided to go the healthy route and increase my protein, increase fiber, choose Whole Foods, mostly plant based and weight training, walking daily, Vit D, meditation and connecting with others! I want to get super fit naturally, I think it’s the smartest way to make it to 110! Plus, my great grandma and grandma both lived to 100…with zero hormones, so I think the body knows what it needs and going organic and natural is the healthiest option for me!! No cancer risks!!
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1 ReactionThat is the key. Doing what we believe is best for our individual bodies. Take care
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1 ReactionTry fasting after dinner. Say 7pm? Also, going for a 20-30 min walk or exercise bike after a meal. Doesn't have to be high aerobic. See if you're still 100+. Also, your body wakes you up in the morning with a boost of glycogen, so testing right after getting up can make it higher
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This time last year, I too had a very high fasting glucose level, after an 18 hour fast, and was diagnosed as pre diabetic. I thought, as did my family and friends, that my diet was very healthy. I had been a lifelong weight watcher member, fruits , vegetables and whole grains were my mainstay. After my diagnosis I did a complete overhaul of my eating. I changed to a high protein- lo carb diet, in conjunction with intermittent fasting. I eat 1 serving of fruit a week and either a small salad or a small serving of vegetables with dinner, but the bulk of my food is protein. My endocrinologist was thrilled this week with the results of my fasting glucose level. Hope this offers some help.
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2 ReactionsAge 77 ( in a few days), post menopausal for 27 years. I guess I was lucky because my late Mom (lived to 92) warned me about hot flashes. I never had even one, I think it was due to my diet then. Got married at 45 to a guy who says every day after every dinner: ‘what’s for dessert?” My idea of dessert was maybe on Sundays. You can imagine the result on my health. So now I’m back to checking what I eat and find that non starchy vegetables, meat for protein ( small serving), greens or nuts for snacks are best for me. I can eat tomatoes fresh but not tomato sauce or juice. Go figure. You just have to listen to your body and see how it reacts to foods. I’m cutting out wheat and substituting barley, oats etc. I find that the Mediterranean diet is somewhat helpful but again can’t eat everything it recommends. Everyone is different