I am a Type II diabetic diagnosed in 6/2001. I started Suzanne Somers' diet on Jan. 1. I was on the maximum Talazimide oral med and huge amounts of insulin (Due to other problems, I cannot take other oral meds.)--100 units of Novalog at breakfast and lunch and long acting N at bed 140 units. I felt horrible, weak, sick to my stomach, blurred vision, etc. After reading a lot of research on Atkins and other web sites I switched to Atkins induction about 3 weeks ago and quit all my diabetes medication and insulin.
Initially my BS levels dropped dramatically from 275-300 (with all the medication and insulin on a strict "diabetic" diet) down to 130-175 (with just the Atkins diet and no meds or insulin!) and a moderate exercise program. However, my morning fasting readings would be higher at 190-225. I began to feel much much better!! I was thrilled.

On 2/5 I had carpal tunnel surgery on an outpatient basis. I added no new meds or OTC's and they gave me no glucose in the hospital. However, my BS readings have been rising; this morning my BS reading was 283. I'm scared the whole thing is reversing. Does anyone have any idea what might be causing the unexpected rise in blood sugars or what causes the rise during sleep hours? I'm very discouraged. My nurse at Kaiser's diabetic clinic stressed how bad Atkins' diet is for diabetics (typical medical rhetoric) and wants me to go back on at least night time insulin, but I was hoping diet could solve the problem. Any suggestions or similar experiences would be greatly appreciated.