Reducing Fasting Numbers

[Namaste Mama]

I have been working back to 100% raw after falling off the wagon. I am still struggling with my fasting number being too high. How long dose it take to reduce these numbers?
I am about 6weeks pregnant and while eating a raw vegan diet fr the past week and exercising an hour a day and taking cinamon prior to going to bed in the evening I am still unable to get my fasting numbers down. They range from 147 to 120. My OB doctor is wanting me to start insulin. Can you please give me suggestions to reduce my numbers safely while pregnant?

[sport]

I will need this explained to me. I am not familiar with medical jargon.
What numbers are you referring to.

[Revvell]

I'm with Sport. I have NO idea what you're referring to... Well, since you're talking insulin, I'm assuming this has something to do with sugar?

[Namaste Mama]

What I am refering to is fasting glucose numbers, the numbers when i wake up in the morning and test my blood sugar. The most-preferred fasting number is usually below 95 for a pregnant woman. Anything higher than that they will put you on insulin. Mine are way higher. I was hoping someone here had dealt with diabetes before and could help. :heart

[sport]

Have you had diabetes prior to this or is it pregnancy related diabetes.

[Namaste Mama]

I was borderline before pregnancy and the pregnancy pushed me over the edge. its was the reason I started with the raw diet to begin with.

[sport]

I would suggest that you stick with a low fat raw vegan diet. Fat slows down the absorption of sugar and keeps it in the bloodstream for longer and that will lead to trouble for you.

[Namaste Mama]

I would suggest that you stick with a low fat raw vegan diet. Fat slows down the absorption of sugar and keeps it in the bloodstream for longer and that will lead to trouble for you. I'm doing that for the most part, just a handful of nuts here and there, I need some nut protein or I feel like I am going to pass out during the day.

[sport]

I'm doing that for the most part, just a handful of nuts here and there, I need some nut protein or I feel like I am going to pass out during the day.
You should not view nuts as a source of protein but as a source of fat. There is far more fat in them than protein.
Greens are the best source of protein and if you feel that you need more then why not use a protein powder. I would not normally recommend a fractional food like that but I probably think that being pregnant you may need a bit extra. You should try to get your protein without the huge amount of added fat.

[Namaste Mama]

Could you recommend a protein powder? I am struggling with figuring this diet out while pregnant and trying to fix diabetes.

[MysticTree]

you can plenty of proteins from sprouted seeds, fruits & veggies. You shouldn't need a powder.

[sport]

I think that if you are transitioning and have not yet given up on the "protein myth" then it will not do any harm to have the assurance of taking a powder.
Pregnancy is not the time for you to feel uncomfortable with your diet and I think that if you do not think that you are getting enough protein then you may fall off the wagon out of guilt.
I have seen http://www.sunwarrior.com/products/sunwarrior-protein this one recommended by a lot of people.

[MysticTree]

yes, I forget that a lot of people don't know about protein from plants

[Namaste Mama]

I spoke with a person at the Tree of Life Center over the phone and I was told that I should consume adequate amounts of proteins, as well as fats during pregnancy. I was told to eat nuts. I know that I can get my protein from greens, but pregnancy requires more. I am so confused!

[MysticTree]

I spoke with a person at the Tree of Life Center over the phone and I was told that I should consume adequate amounts of proteins, as well as fats during pregnancy. I was told to eat nuts. I know that I can get my protein from greens, but pregnancy requires more. I am so confused!

I don't think saying "adequate" is a very helpful answer. We all need "adequate" so they didn't answer your question in a meaningful way.

Do you know what is considered "adequate" for you during pregnancy?

You could try one of the nutrient trackers such as Cron-o-meter to see which vegetables give you a good intake of protein. Variety is the key because you need a full range of amino acids in order to make all the protein you need.

You might find that green smoothies are a good way to get that protein because it can be easier to drink the smoothie than to eat the volume of veggies that make up a smoothie.

Very few people in the world suffer from protein deficiency.

[Namaste Mama]

Honestly I think that they were more interested in signing me up for their very expensive program. I can't afford a book, much less an intensive program for $5000.

[sport]

I spoke with a person at the Tree of Life Center over the phone and I was told that I should consume adequate amounts of proteins, as well as fats during pregnancy. I was told to eat nuts. I know that I can get my protein from greens, but pregnancy requires more. I am so confused!
I understand your predicament. The problem is keeping your blood sugar down.

[Namaste Mama]

Thats the thing, if I wasn't pregnant this would be easy. It seems this raw vegan thing is very uncharted when it comes to diabetes. My father is a natropath and keeps telling me to eat meat and veggis only. Well i can't do that. He did agree to test my vitamin levels etc as I go along to make sure i am not deficiant.