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Terms you should be aware of for this discussion:
RCT - Randomized Controlled Trials
RDA - Recommended Daily Allowances
HPA - The Health Products Association of Southern Africa
HOMA-IR - Homeostasis Model Assessment-Insulin Resistance
SAD - Standard American Diet
OMAD - One meal a Day 'Diet'
CGM - Continuous Glucose Monitor
A healthy person's hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level is typically between 4% and 6%.
Normal: 4.4 - 5.2
Pre-Diabetic: 5.6 - 5.8
Diabetic: 5.9 - 9.0
This range indicates normal glucose metabolism. If you are on a high protein diet, this might increase your levels slightly, as it is believed that red blood cells (from protein) lives a bit longer. Always keep well hydrated. Your kidneys is your primary flushing organ to get rid of glucose / sugar. And wherever the sugar goes, the water goes. As a diabetic, you will naturally retain sodium.
If you have type II diabetes your risk of all cause mortality goes up by about 40%. Someone who is insulin resistant (type II diabetics) are low or deficient in potassium. That might be of the the reason why you experience an "energy-slump" during the day.
Negative effects due to insulin resistance, can include:
Kidney Stones
Diabetes
Obesity
Cancer
Stroke
Gout
Anxiety
PCOS
Insomnia
Depression
Heart Disease
Hypoglycemia
Inflammation
Sugar / Carb Cravings
Night Time Signs
Getting up frequently at night to urinate (nocturia)
Excessive thirst
Restless Leg Syndrome
Peripheral Neuropathy
Cramps in your lower legs or feet
Excessive sweating at night (face / neck)
Sleep Apnea
Hypoglycemia
Delayed sleep
Gastric Reflux
Nightmares or vivid dreams
High blood pressure
Heart palpitations
Teeth grinding
Headache when you wake up in the morning
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