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> Hi, all. I'm on day day 6 of the fast-5 plan and hoping for good
> results. I'm type II diabetic, and although the book says diabetics
> shouldn't engage in this plan, I suspect we are the first who should.
I believe Dr Herring clarified his position here a few months back on this point. What he was trying to convey in the book is that diabetics and pregnant/nursing women shouldn't do Fast-5 not because it's particularly harmful, but because there haven't been any studies done on those demographics and he doesn't know what the effects would be exactly. I hope the good Dr. chimes in here to give his most current opinion on this.
> I'm encouraged by what I've read. I hope to see much lower fasting
> blood glucose levels in the morning as my body heals, and of course,
> losing weight will be a nice bonus. I could stand to lose 70-80 lbs.
> At this particular moment, I'm more hungry right now than I usually am
> while in the fasting phase. That could be because I have a roast in the
> crockpot (smells amazing) and because I made my daughter an egg and
> vegetable dish before she headed off to work. This is the most I've
> been exposed to food while fasting this week. And now my son has put a
> pizza in the oven. That isn't going to help.
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> The hunger doesn't really bother me though, and I'm surprised it
> doesn't. I'm sure it's because I still eat everyday, and eat things
> that satisfy. It is hunger without panic, which is a whole different
> animal than the hunger of deprivation.
I feel exactly the same way. I can go to lunch with people at restaurants and just drink tea and my friends or family think I'm stubborn and strong willed. When in actuality, it's very easy. I like to just sit and enjoy the smell of the food, and I've come to appreciate the smell as much as the taste since I've started Fast-5.
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> The biggest problem I have is that I am feeling a bit weak and foggy,
> and I'm hoping, really hoping, these feelings are just temporary and
> part of the adjustment period. I'd rather not 'treat' it by introducing
> food before my eating window as a more gradual adjustment. Cold turkey
> suits my personality better.
Those are pretty normal symptoms you describe as your body gets used to it. But since you're diabetic, I would definitely work with your doctor just to monitor your progress and/or change your medication if necessary.
Welcome!
-Rick Stewart
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