[Mountaindewed]

I just realized I've been drinking a lot of ligiuds. I drink an entire pitcher of iced tea a day. I have to cut myself off from making a second pitcher. I drink water and sometimes but not very often I'll have soda. Mostly zero sugar though. I watch my sodium very carefully and I always stay under 2300 mil. I eat a lot of protein. I watch my carbs as well and I very rarely go above 170. I'm very particular about everything and I log and track everything with the my fittness pal app. I'm just concerned I have diabetes since my dad died from complications and my mom had it until she got it under control. But like I'm doing everything right I've just had this increasesd thirst which is starting to become noticeable to my mom. And I'm using the bathroom a lot.

Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions? I mean I go for bloodwork on Monday but if I am already watching my carbs and keeping my weight under control then I'm not sure what else I can do to prevent it.

[SprinkL3]

Originally Posted by Mountaindewed

I just realized I've been drinking a lot of ligiuds. I drink an entire pitcher of iced tea a day. I have to cut myself off from making a second pitcher. I drink water and sometimes but not very often I'll have soda. Mostly zero sugar though. I watch my sodium very carefully and I always stay under 2300 mil. I eat a lot of protein. I watch my carbs as well and I very rarely go above 170. I'm very particular about everything and I log and track everything with the my fittness pal app. I'm just concerned I have diabetes since my dad died from complications and my mom had it until she got it under control. But like I'm doing everything right I've just had this increasesd thirst which is starting to become noticeable to my mom. And I'm using the bathroom a lot.

Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions? I mean I go for bloodwork on Monday but if I am already watching my carbs and keeping my weight under control then I'm not sure what else I can do to prevent it.

One of my previous doctors in the past told me that even zero-calorie drinks with that artificial sweetener stuff will cause our brains to crave more sweets and possibly be more thirsty. They suggested that plain water is the best way to go, or, if need be, putting a hint of fresh lemon or lime in your water, such as a slice of lemon or a squeeze of fresh lemon.

I struggle with high blood sugar and being in the range of prediabetes (but not yet enough to warrant a diagnosis). I'm doing what I can to slowly adjust my diet. It's really tough though, especially if it's genetic.

You might want to also try "The Diabetes Code" book as well as its companion cookbook, which may offer suggestions on how to reverse diabetes. Eating enough fiber and vinegar in your diet will also serve as protective factors against insulin resistance and obesity, which are contributors to diabetes mellitus. Perhaps try eating salads with vinegar on them, and consuming more fiber in your diet. Or, if need be, drinking a spoon full of vinegar before drinking a beverage with artificial sweeteners. Unfortunately, the Diabetes Code Book also explains how artificial sweeteners influence the brain to detect it as "sugar" (or something sweet), which can still affect whether or not your blood sugar responses get raised, and whether your insulin resistance increases. So that's one scientific explanation for why diet-anything isn't really healthy. It's a good start to transition to no sugar at all, but the best of all options is eventually NO sweets. Your fruits and some sweet veggies have to be limited, too. It's a real struggle to taper down our diet to the point of reversing and maintaining our prediabetes states.

[HALLIEBETH87]

Just sharing my experience in that. My meds make me verrry thirsty! I had labs done as I have family hx of diabetes. It’s just meds for me. Hope for you too