hyperglicemia is damaging my nerves and my hands are burning like hell even when i apply ice on it. I mentioned it here before I was diagnosed that I dont have ways to get medication in my country bcs its very expensive. now that I finally got diagnosed im fasting and praying everything will be back
Are you type 1 or type 2?
If type 2, lowering your carb/sugar intake can help tremendously even if you can't get meds.
Fasting and exercise can help, of course, but lowering your carb/sugar intake makes a huge difference in your blood sugar level.
type 2, and im thinking about doing long-term keto diet and intermittent fast, but rn im fasting till my hands stop burning
Don't do intermittent fasting. Eat 5 meals a day that are low GI and low kcal. It will be much better. And walks afterwards. Eating while fasting can cause your liver to produce more blood glucose than it should.
thank you for your comment ♡
It may take some time for the nerve damage to be repaired and this is only going to happen if you normalize your blood sugar. Good luck on your journey. I’m T1 and have had an A1C under 7 for many years. I’m 60 and no diabetic complications so far. You don’t need to go keto, but you definitely want to reduce your carb intake and where possible low GI. Don’t eat white things is my way of managing. Take care.
thank you for your advice ♡
Sadly, some of this nerve damage may not be reversible, even if you normalize your blood sugar levels.
I just wanted to share an advice ( not medical advice, though) Prolonged fasting when blood sugar is very high and without access to medication can be still rosky sugar wise. The body can still produce glucose from protein and fat, and extended fasting may lead to dehydration, muscle loss, stress-hormone spikes and sometimes even higher glucose levels. A potentially safer short-term option, when meds aren’t available, could be eating foods with very low or near-zero glycemic index, instead of multi-day fasting. This way you still avoid glucose spikes but give your body protein, fat and electrolytes. Examples of near-zero GI foods: – eggs – meat, fish, seafood – tofu / cheese – non-starchy vegetables (leafy greens, cucumber, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower) – healthy fats (olive oil, butte
ty so much ♡ i appreciate your comment, im currently waiting for the doctor. ill bring this topic (about fasting) to her
What country are you in? That sounds horrible, I'm sorry you're in that situation D: Would moving to a country with a proper healthcare system be an option?