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As a Type 2 diabetic, I've been doing research on how to control my blood sugar. I decided to go low-carb a few years ago and was amazed at my initial results--dramatic lowering of cholesterol, blood sugar (A1C went from 6.7 to 4.8), and weight. I remained strict, added exercise, and then stalled. I got stricter. Then the weight started coming back. I tried intermittent fasting and more exercise. I finally cratered--crushing fatigue, aches, hair fell out. When I got tests done, my cholesterol had shot up to higher than it was before I started low carb, blood sugar was up (A1C 5.7), and I gained back half the weight I'd lost. Also discovered I had gut issues (malabsorption), adrenal fatigue (low cortisol), and thyroid issues. Some of the research I'm doing supports the theory that hypothyroidism can impact blood sugar, cholesterol, weight gain, and fatigue, as can whacky cortisol levels.
I don't doubt that genetics can play a role in diabetes. But I also believe there can be other factors. I'm working on fixing my gut and then will address the thyroid to see whether it has any impact on my blood sugar, cholesterol, and other symptoms.
I'm beginning to think many love to tell people they have diabetes. Talking with a member on another group she is very close to it and then goes on say all her family has it so it's a "given"..grrrr is what I say.
I posted some thoughts about foods etc and she came back and said she wouldn't know what to eat if she didn't eat:
Breads, cereals, pasta, crackers .......... and wouldn't know about eating anything else.
I swear so many come across like they know nothing how to control this disease and NOT get it.
I'm beginning to think many love to tell people they have diabetes. Talking with a member on another group she is very close to it and then goes on say all her family has it so it's a "given"..grrrr is what I say.
I posted some thoughts about foods etc and she came back and said she wouldn't know what to eat if she didn't eat:
Breads, cereals, pasta, crackers .......... and wouldn't know about eating anything else.
I swear so many come across like they know nothing how to control this disease and NOT get it.
More like they don't want to be bothered doing anything about it. A lot of people are pretty good and they will take their doctor's suggestions. But to just say that it's a "given" seems ridiculous. A lot of people develop it late in life but a lot of people seem to be getting it at a really young age. A change from few people having type 2 until old age to seemingly "everybody" having type 2 when they're still young, signals bad eating habits.
More like they don't want to be bothered doing anything about it. A lot of people are pretty good and they will take their doctor's suggestions. But to just say that it's a "given" seems ridiculous. A lot of people develop it late in life but a lot of people seem to be getting it at a really young age. A change from few people having type 2 until old age to seemingly "everybody" having type 2 when they're still young, signals bad eating habits.
Talking more to the lady, who lives in upstate NY and has access to many veggies/fruits good meats etc, so sounds like she's just lazy or very depressed. And not motivated to help herself. Take the drugs and it's ok as some seem to live with that way and diabetes.
Talking more to the lady, who lives in upstate NY and has access to many veggies/fruits good meats etc, so sounds like she's just lazy or very depressed. And not motivated to help herself. Take the drugs and it's ok as some seem to live with that way and diabetes.
Some people will not act until they start to see real physical symptoms such as pain and numbness in the feet, kidney and vision problems. That may be too late for some. Heck, I know of people that never try to change anything, even after having amputations.
Some people will not act until they start to see real physical symptoms such as pain and numbness in the feet, kidney and vision problems. That may be too late for some. Heck, I know of people that never try to change anything, even after having amputations.
A couple of years ago, my neighbor told me he lost his 32 year old cousin to diabetes, after his cousin lost a foot and a leg and kidneys to complications.
Absolutely refused to stop drinking Pepsi. Drank 2-3 liters a day.
Just went to get a steroid shot for trigger finger, and she told me runs into people who never take their BG measures.
I work with diabetics professionally.
64% of our patient population is diabetics. Amputations included.
I encountered THREE patients that had DM stricken off their record.
One had transplant that caught.
Two did it with rigorous diet and exercise.
When they recommend exercise, it is not 15 minute brisk walk. It is an hour a day of sweating out in the gym. Every day. Or, heavy physical labor day long.
It is not sweets to mind of. It is carbs to be afraid of and carbs are way much more present in your diet than you think. Start with quitting ALL carbs cold. No, you will NOT run out of energy. You WILL have few weeks of adjustment period, sure. But thereafter, you'll be more energized than before. You'd rather eat meat and lard, than candy or bread. Or potatoes. Or rice. Or peanuts. Or drink anything canned. Or, eat anything pre packaged for you. It makes ne sick to watch "diabetic menu" they serve at the hospital I attend patient at. Half of it is foods they should not even be looking at, least to say - eating.
Shame. Bell rings. Shame. Bell rings. Shame....
I am T2 and insulin dependent. I was diagnosed at age 50. Typical T2 onset is later in life.
It's a misconception that T2 is caused by high sugar in the blood/diet. T2 is actually a hormonal imbalance. If you do not act to promote hormonal health for a very long time then you are at risk of developing diabetes. Of course many of us are born with genetic alleles that precurse diabetes.
Diabetics must control their sugary intake but there is nothing bad about a teaspoon of sugar in a cup of tea or coffee. Personally I don't use anything but Splenda. I do treat myself to something sweet frequently and in moderation with very little impact on my BG.
I never ate a lot of sweets growing up, I eat healthy carbs, and I am heading towards Type 2. I am even more careful of what I eat now because of it, but even with fasting my blood sugar is too high.
Sometimes you just get stuff for no known reason. /shrug
If fasting BG is high (for me that is 8 mmol L) diet alone will not control BG. Add in some regular exercise even just simply walking around the block. The disease is progressive so sooner or later you will need medication or medication and insulin. Once you get to know your body and sugar you will understand what your own normal range is. Every body is different. Understand that 2 mmol L is death.
It has taken years for me to get proper control and a sense of accomplishment.
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