Question

Bob weights about 30 pounds over weight and he has type 2 diabetes. He is not on medication for his diabetes but is trying to control his blood sugars with diet and exercise. He would like to shed pounds quickly with a low carbohydrate diet. The diet allows an unlimited amount of beef, chicken, and fish as well as limited fruits and vegetables. Breads, grains, and cereals are not allowed. Bob is thrilled with his initial rapid weight loss, but after a weigh or two, his weight loss starts to slow. He begins to feel tired and light-headed. He is having headaches and notices a funny smell on his breath.

Explain why Bob is tired, is light-headed, and has headaches and an unusual odor on his breath. What dietary changes could you suggest to reduce these symptoms?

Answer 1

• Bob is overweight and has type 2 diabetes so that he has high blood sugar due to insulin resistance.
• He is now taking high protein and low carb diet. So that rapid weight loss happened through 2 ways such as increasing metabolism of the body and giving a sense of satisfaction after eating so that we take less calories.
• The feeling of tired ness is called inductiin flu which develops flu like symptoms.
• Low carb makes loose vitamin, mineral, fluids which causes fatigue and light headed ness.
• Low blood glucose causes all this due to lack of energy in the body.
• The odor of the breath is due to acetone which is released from the body in breath and urine. It gives a fruity smell when we take high protein diet.
• Sugar must be limited but start taking less fats and wholesome carb like fresh fruit, whole grains are recommended.