Recent content by Tad1979

If you look back over my previous responses in this thread you’ll notice I talk about controlling carbohydrate intake for diabetes management - we’re not in disagreement here. My wording about type 2 diabetics needing progressively more insulin could have been better - the intention wasn’t to...

We never did figure it out. Reactive hypoglycemia isn’t a common diagnosis and as many of us have learned here, finding the right doctor is key. As a teenager/20something I simply didn’t have the experience or resources to push harder for help or information. I’m sorry, but you do seem to have...

That’s not really how that works. Fasting and carb restriction help to REDUCE your insulin resistance, meaning your body doesn’t need to churn out as much for the same effect. Think of it like developing a tolerance to alcohol - if you chug constantly it takes more to feel drunk, but if you go a...

When you talk about reactive hypoglycemia you’re talking about a prolonged or overactive insulin response - large amounts of carbs will cause MORE insulin to be released, not less. Same with eating more frequently. Lower carb (not necessarily keto) and possibly intermittent fasting would most...

I wouldn’t start TRT with those lab values. Yes, you’ll feel better, but you’ll be consigning yourself to lifelong medication when labs would seem like indicate something else is the cause of how you’re feeling. Just curious - I didn’t see a Vitamin D value on your labs - was that tested? If...

I'm 39, and have dealt with a host of health issues since high school that have always led to "we can't find anything wrong" from my various doctors. Last year I tested low for testosterone. I don't have the exact lab results from then on hand, but my total testosterone stands out in my mind at...

This sort of response is why I typically lurk. People come here for information and to “share experiences” supposedly but end up getting attacked. I’m not attacking anyone, nor am I claiming to be a “preeminent authority” on anything. Prior responses to the OP claimed “no one here uses it”. I...

To the OP, I have been on sublingual HCG since I started TRT back in July. I wasn’t offered the option of injections and at the time I didn’t know there was any sort of controversy surrounding it. Upon seeing varying people say “it’s a scam”, I did my best to research the issue further. The most...

Madman, I didn’t say I was. I said I was doing keto on a cut. There are folks who claim they do it - I’m just not so sure since insulin is anabolic and even according to a keto/fasting advocate like Dr. Fung, insulin promotes growth. There’s also your personal interpretation of muscular- another...

As I’ve said, we’ve tested me multiple occasions and have confirmed I’m in ketosis, despite having a higher amount of protein than what is “generally” recommended. This is a calculator I have found useful when it comes to figuring my macros for the ketogenic diet. For muscle building, you can...

Check out Jay Campbell’s “Definitive Testosterone Replacement Therapy Manual”... it may have some useful information for your specific situation. Though I warn you, the author speaks pretty strongly about the idea of losing as much weight as possible prior to beginning TRT, if for not other...

My spouse has a Keto meter (finger stick test) and we’ve confirmed that I am in ketosis. I can confirm the strips are costly - I’m not certain it’s worth it as even attempting to reach ketosis “should” provide benefits. I haven’t found it difficult to stay at or below 20 grams of total carbs...

Interesting and regarding a topic I’m trying to become more educated about. I started a ketogenic diet combined with intermittent fasting on September 27th. Since then I’ve dropped 17 pounds without feeling bad or any noticeable loss of lean mass.

There are two things in your post that probably need clarifiying. The first, what symptoms are left that you're hoping to improve? Anything other than the acne and the testicular discomfort? Second - I'm far from an expert, but your lab work seems to be at rather large intervals, and there's a...

I started TRT in early July. Like you I was very apprehensive- still am on occasion. I have a medical professional background so it has been easy to obsess and want to micromanage as many details as possible. So far though, TRT has been a godsend for my life and everything has gone as expected...