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We can read anything on the internet and need to be careful of what we believe, as you all agree, I know. But, FYI, this is interesting. The comment about muscle use of sugar got my attention.
UMMM, no......one of the things that causes/exacerbate insulin resistance and the need for large amounts of insulin to properly metabolize carbs is excessive bodyfat.
i know an obese diabetic at work. she calls in sick 2-3 times a month and always complains about not feeling good. she is a ****ty worker too, but that's besides the point.
That train of thought goes against what i've been told by many Doctors, endocrinologists,diabetic nurses and dieticians.the general consensus is get fat get diabetes.
Any ideas about adherence to this topics line of reasoning should be discussed with your doctor first.
That train of thought goes against what i've been told by many Doctors, endocrinologists,diabetic nurses and dieticians.the general consensus is get fat get diabetes.
Any ideas about adherence to this topics line of reasoning should be discussed with your doctor first.
Better yet - just "deep six" the idea without trying it.
My doctor says that obese Type 2 diabetics actually have an easier time dealing with the disease than normal weight Type 2 diabetics, because obese diabetics usually have a variety of unhealthy behaviors that they can change, where the normal diabetic may already be making healthy choices and may not have anything easy to change.
My doctor says that obese Type 2 diabetics actually have an easier time dealing with the disease than normal weight Type 2 diabetics, because obese diabetics usually have a variety of unhealthy behaviors that they can change, where the normal diabetic may already be making healthy choices and may not have anything easy to change.
My doctor says the same. He doesn't like treating me because I'm not the 'typical' diabetic.
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