By: John Fahy

John Fahy — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:14:11 +0000

I second Claudia’s request. Better understand of HbA1c would be interesting. Peter Attia did a recent podcast on why HbA1c is not really the best indicator of average BG. I’d be interested to hear what you guys think about the topic. Thanks

By: Claudia Wilkinson

Claudia Wilkinson — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:03:13 +0000

Suggestion for future sessions- what else causes raised HbA1c?
I’ve been intermittent fasting ( 2 meals a day) low carb paleo with dairy for 9yrs. Approx 5 yrs ago my HbA1c was 5.4 & 5%. Most recently it’s 5.7% and I’m miffed!
Things that are different- I no longer skip 3 meals a week ( lockdown depression meant there was no point in living if I didn’t have food!) I’m probably over eating calorie wise and have put on subcutaneous fat. I’ve added X3 Bar weight training programme to my weighted circuits, Zumba, Pilates x 3 & yoga plus dog walking. I’ve added in breakfast of low fat protein approx 3 days a week and taken essential amino acids supplements on those days. I’ve added testosterone HRT in the last 4 months to my oestrogen & progesterone that I’d been on since prior to last blood tests. According to blood tests the dose is way too low and I’m now trying a higher dose but it had no discernible effect. Progesterone dose was doubled a year ago and I think that has made me insulin resistant and hungry and fat – just like when I was pregnant! Would that increase HbA1c despite foods being the same?
So is my HbA1c high because too much protein ( converting to glucose?), too much progesterone making me insulin resistant, or is it that such a low inflammatory diet makes cells live longer so they can accumulate more glycations? Or is it test percentage error rate?
Thanks!

By: Heather Rosa

Heather Rosa — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:11:28 +0000

Thank you for the recording.

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