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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

So I’ve been told I’m now diabetic and it’s a genetic problem rather than what I eat etc m tall and slim never smoked small drinker and eat pretty healthy and exercise 4-5 times a week so how can I possibly reverse this if I’m already as healthy as I can be ?

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By *ipShakerMan
over a year ago

Gateshead

Type 1 or Type 2?

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By *helsea69400Couple
over a year ago

CHICHESTER

I don't get that?

You look great and eat healthy killer legs by the way.

I thought more exercise would help maybe more cardio?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Type 2 and yes I’m gutted

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Type 2 and yes I’m gutted "

Very few reverse it

Learn to live with it and adapt

I assume yours will be diet controlled for now?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Looks that way I’ve been told to cut out bread pasta rice potatoes etc it’s all I eat lol

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

I'm Type 2, was diagnosed about 3 years ago. I cook all ma own food, so at least I know what's in it

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

Life is unkind. Hopefully you have family members who can help and guide you. Being diabetic is not all doom and gloom if under control.x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Type 2 and yes I’m gutted "

If your diet and exercise is already good, am guessing medication would most likely be an option but I’m not a doctor.

I wonder if strength training and increasing the amount of muscle you have may help? Just a thought.

I have a family history of diabetes in all the men so I guess I will get there one day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Life is unkind. Hopefully you have family members who can help and guide you. Being diabetic is not all doom and gloom if under control.x"

Very true!

It’s never stopped any of the men in my family from living their lives. Once you learn how yo control it for you, you’ll be mostly way to living with it. That initial learning / fine tuning food, exercise and meds always seems the hardest bit. Best wishes to you.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Told me it’s not a diet thing with me it’s genetic so I guess I will be on medication soon x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Looks that way I’ve been told to cut out bread pasta rice potatoes etc it’s all I eat lol "

You can have bread & pasta & rice, just in moderation and the wholemeal version

Spuds are strange, cos you can have boiled, but it is recommended you stay away from mash & jackets

It's to do with their composition and how it releases sugars

Same with fruit - most fruits ok, smoothies, not so much

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thats really interesting - do you mind if i ask how they have cited type 2 as genetic? Did they suggest you have inherited it somewhow?

Everything i have read tends to portray a general message that Type 2 is lifestyle driven and also a recent modern thing?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I thought the same to be honest the doctor told me most people think it’s a fat mans disease but apparently not

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ


"Type 2 and yes I’m gutted

Very few reverse it

Learn to live with it and adapt

I assume yours will be diet controlled for now? "

It is reversible, if you follow the directions on your diet sheet, and go for regular check ups

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m not going to offer advice op as I have no clue what’s going on with my diabetes as I’ve been a type one for 23 years but now my new specialist thinks I may be actually a type two so I’m well confused and fucked off.

All I can suggest is not to panic and listen to professional advice which is something I never did and because I didn’t I’m suffering now!!!

Best of luck op.

T

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Xxx

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

Incidentally, apart from Type 2, I suffer from Gout, Psoriatic Arthritis, have been Hospitalised with Pneumonia and a Pulmonary Embolism I think I need putting down

Anyway OP, I hope you cope, and just stay strong x

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By *achel SmythTV/TS
over a year ago

Farnborough


"Thats really interesting - do you mind if i ask how they have cited type 2 as genetic? Did they suggest you have inherited it somewhow?

Everything i have read tends to portray a general message that Type 2 is lifestyle driven and also a recent modern thing? "

That is the media for you ... which loosely speaking is correct, for many it is about lifestyle, exercise weight etc, hence why it is perceived as ‘modern disease’ but it is well known - but not often highlighted that genetics does have a part to play here for some.

They are already healthy, slim and exercising ... all the good stuff we are supposed to do - but there is a familial history of it - just VERY unfortunate!

R x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

GP’s have been known to get things wrong. They told me I maybe diabetic and after proper test done told me I was perfectly healthy. Eating a balanced healthy diet, regular exercise and rest helps maintain that balance. Listen to your body and the professional medical advise. Stay strong knowing you are in control.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"Thats really interesting - do you mind if i ask how they have cited type 2 as genetic? Did they suggest you have inherited it somewhow?

Everything i have read tends to portray a general message that Type 2 is lifestyle driven and also a recent modern thing? "

https://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/type-2-diabetes/type-2-diabetes-causes

https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-and-genetics.html

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-2-diabetes/

3 links there that discuss lifestyle and genetic links to type 2 diabetes.... All found within 1 minute of googling lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There is a fab red talk by an American physician I forget her name explaining the disease, it's far more complex and its hormonal so dont beat yourself up about your lifestyle you are probably just one of the many people who's body has an insulin intolerance

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

OP research online. Type 3 is not just for fat people lol there are many factors that can cause someone to develop type 2 diabetes. Diabetes UK have great sources of information and a very informative forums section.

Diet can have a great impact. Speak to your gp or diabetic nurse obviously before making sweeping changes to your diet. Lots of research has been done with regards to insulin resistance and low carb diets. I know a few people on the forums who have been successful at reversing their diabetic diagnosis or at least putting it in 'remission'. I very nearly did it but then hit a low point and fell off the wagon as it were.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford


"So I’ve been told I’m now diabetic and it’s a genetic problem rather than what I eat etc m tall and slim never smoked small drinker and eat pretty healthy and exercise 4-5 times a week so how can I possibly reverse this if I’m already as healthy as I can be ?"

I have that one as do my siblings 2 of them are very slim so are borderline our mum had it but me being bigger am on metformin unusual as u very slim x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thank you all for taking the time to message me in here I’m sure in time I will be ok just at the moment I’m gutted as I see myself as pretty healthy and can’t understand how I’ve ended up diabetic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Thats really interesting - do you mind if i ask how they have cited type 2 as genetic? Did they suggest you have inherited it somewhow?

Everything i have read tends to portray a general message that Type 2 is lifestyle driven and also a recent modern thing?

https://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/type-2-diabetes/type-2-diabetes-causes

https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-and-genetics.html

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-2-diabetes/

3 links there that discuss lifestyle and genetic links to type 2 diabetes.... All found within 1 minute of googling lol

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Thanks for those; its interesting that the genetic factor is hardly ever mentioned and its all about "fat people"....good old media again perhaps.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford


"Thats really interesting - do you mind if i ask how they have cited type 2 as genetic? Did they suggest you have inherited it somewhow?

Everything i have read tends to portray a general message that Type 2 is lifestyle driven and also a recent modern thing? "

I was told mine is femoral something like that by docs have told my kids to get a check from tesco my eldest daughter is very slim and is borderline allready she is 46 so will probably get there 2 ! X

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By *ipShakerMan
over a year ago

Gateshead

Stay positive, you may feel its all doom & gloom, it wouldn't be normal if you never. The biggest piece of advice I can give you is educate yourself on your condition. There's loads of support pages out there with people willing to help. Listen to your GP and specialist team. Good luck, stay healthy

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