[willyb]

I am wrapping up week 3 of induction this weekend. In the 90s, before I became a type 2, I successfully lost 43 pounds over 10-12 weeks. I have lost no weight so far this time around even though I have been in ketosis since the second day of induction, hanging in there at 260, but I think this is due to 2 things: firstly, subsequent attempts at Atkins regimes take longer to kick in because my system is wise to the drill (says Dr. Mike over on Protein Power) and, second, my running and stair stepping has added muscle density to my legs. But I should start to lose soon. I guess I am resigned to several months of induction for now. I really want to get off my insulin and have already quit the lipitor because of all the negative talk about statins. On the upside I FEEL GREAT! My BG has always been swinging from mid 100s to mid 200s but now has come down significantly. However, without insulin while in strict induction I tested at 178. I took smaller insulin doses than my normal 25 units and got the number down, but I still have to take 15 - 20 units. I see where some on this forum have had to go 7 - 8 weeks before the unmedicated BG numbers came to within the normal range. This is my goal, as is getting to my college weight of 220. Whether my problem is one of insulin resisitivity or that I have actually lost beta cells remains to be seen. I guess you are never "cured" of diabetes unless you can pass a gucose tolerance test. Well, the benefits of low carb for diabetics is undeniable but I really look forward to seeing some quantifiable results. Thanks very much for all the input, meanwhile!