Glucometer for Opti Phase -- Did you get one? Did you get hypoglycemic?
For those who have been on the Opti diet, did you get a glucometer? Did you become hypoglycemic at any point (either during Opti or post-surgery)?
Referral: Apr 2013; Orientation (HRRH): Aug 12, 2013; 1st Surgeon Appt (Dr Sohi): Aug 23, 2013; SW/RD/RN: Nov 8, 2013; Internist (Dr Glazer): Nov 14, 2013; 2nd Surgeon Appt: Nov 20, 2013; Start Opti: Jan 3, 2013; PATTS: Jan 16, 2014; Surgery: Jan 24, 2014
I was diabetic. My metformin was stopped soon after starting on Optifast. I'm two months post-op. no Metfomin and sugar is normal. I don't know about people who are not diabetic but my glucose levels definitely decreased during Optifast.
I have found my sugars in afternoon are 4.3, sometimes after I'm doing house work the go to 3.9. I'm very tired and feel like I can go to sleep immedicately.
I'm seeing my family doc tomorrow, gonna chat with him. See what he says. I am struggling with energy level and ability to concentrate
Referral May 17 '13 / Orientation June 17 '13 / Meeting w Dr Hagen June 26 '13 / RN,RD,SW July 31 '13 / Dr.Glazer Sept 3 '13/ Sleep Study Sept 5 '13 /2nd app w Dr Hagen Sept 16 '13 / F/U w Dr Glazer Sept 23 '13 / PRATTS Nov 14 '13/ Surgery Dec 3rd '13
Unless you are diabetic I would not think you would have an issue. I have not heard of any non diabetic having sugar issues. 2 yr out I have had a couple of lows.
Referral: August 2010 Orientation TWH: May 25, 2011 NP: June 8/11, f/u sleep clinic June 7, abd u/s June 14, SW: June 28/11 Nutrition Class: July 5/11, Dietician Aug 09, Psychologist Aug 25 Surgeon Sept 16th Surgery Date: Oct 11/11 HW:287, Opti wt: 260 SW: 242
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