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"Hi Is type 2 insulin usage?" Not injecting no I was on Sukkarto but I stopped when I started on the tdr. Now normal blood sugars | |||
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"Hi Is type 2 insulin usage?" It can be, later in life. Type 1 is insulin dependent (autoimmune disease). Type 2 when insulin treated, is basically a knackered pancreas. | |||
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"Hi Is type 2 insulin usage?" You can use insulin for both type 1 and 2. Im t2 | |||
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"Hi Is type 2 insulin usage? It can be, later in life. Type 1 is insulin dependent (autoimmune disease). Type 2 when insulin treated, is basically a knackered pancreas." Mine was down to trauma. I was using insulin | |||
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"Hi Is type 2 insulin usage? It can be, later in life. Type 1 is insulin dependent (autoimmune disease). Type 2 when insulin treated, is basically a knackered pancreas. Mine was down to trauma. I was using insulin" Trauma to the pancreas? | |||
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"Has anyone gone on the DESMOND course?" I've been on courses offered by the GP but not sure if they were called that or not! Just telling you about carbs and what they do to your blood sugar etc. Been diabetic for years and very nearly go into pre-diabetic range a few years ago but messed it up so trying again now. Had a trial of the continuous blood glucose monitors last year and it was so good having that data to look at. I found that when I exercised my numbers sky rocketed, particularly when doing fasted hiit sessions. I wish type 2 could get these but I understand they are expensive. I was put on ozempic briefly but there was a shortage and I've never been put back on it. Evie | |||
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"Has anyone gone on the DESMOND course? I've been on courses offered by the GP but not sure if they were called that or not! Just telling you about carbs and what they do to your blood sugar etc. Been diabetic for years and very nearly go into pre-diabetic range a few years ago but messed it up so trying again now. Had a trial of the continuous blood glucose monitors last year and it was so good having that data to look at. I found that when I exercised my numbers sky rocketed, particularly when doing fasted hiit sessions. I wish type 2 could get these but I understand they are expensive. I was put on ozempic briefly but there was a shortage and I've never been put back on it. Evie" Indeed, very expensive | |||
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"Thanks for the support. If anybody would like information on the total diet replacement please message here or privately if you prefer. Its not for everyone but as someone who finds it easier to do as I'm told it has been brilliant "Another thumbs up for the NHS programme from me. I started in Sep last year, I just scraped in to the eligible group as my BMI was only just over the required number) , started at just over 13 stone and when I came off the TDR in Jan was 10st 12lb. I've gone up a little since reintroducing food but the support from the provider and logging each meal on their app has helped immensely with stopping me slipping back in to bad habits, although I do find the whole cooking fresh each day hard at times due to work etc. I bought one of those in arm monitors to see what my blood glucose was doing and it looked good, spiking after meals but back down to normal in a cpl of hours, so hopefully when I have my next blood test I will be back to pre diabetic or in remission. | |||
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"If you diabetic go zero carbon sugar metabolically flip your body into ketosisX " Do you mean keto diet? I'd implore anyone thinking of this, who is a diabetic, to talk with your GP or diabetes specialist nurse. It can work, however, it could be potentially dangerous. | |||
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"Thanks for the support. If anybody would like information on the total diet replacement please message here or privately if you prefer. Its not for everyone but as someone who finds it easier to do as I'm told it has been brilliant "I'd be interested to hear about the total diet replacement. Feel free to inbox it so it doesnt get lost among the replies. I tried to message you but you don't accept messages from men. | |||
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"If you diabetic go zero carbon sugar metabolically flip your body into ketosisX Do you mean keto diet? I'd implore anyone thinking of this, who is a diabetic, to talk with your GP or diabetes specialist nurse. It can work, however, it could be potentially dangerous." utter utter nonsense I rely on my liver it makes all of my sugar I don’t fill it into my mouth every day type two diabetes is quite easy to reverse. The trouble is everybody that has developed Type II diabetes is a massive sugar addict and it’s a huge withdrawal coming off it you feel like shit but the medical monopoly doesn’t know shit about reversing type two diabetes. They just wanna keep you as a patient | |||
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"If you diabetic go zero carbon sugar metabolically flip your body into ketosisX Do you mean keto diet? I'd implore anyone thinking of this, who is a diabetic, to talk with your GP or diabetes specialist nurse. It can work, however, it could be potentially dangerous." I’d love to know why giving your pancreas arrest from carbs and sugar is dangerous ? Do you really think our ancestors went around eatjng carbs and sugar every day? | |||
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"Has anyone gone on the DESMOND course?" Yes back in 2013 when first diagnosed. Just made it easier to understand how type 2 works and what it does to your body. Thankfully I have a fair amount of experience with nutrition and that side of it was pretty much self explanatory. | |||
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"My latest hba1c was 56 so my cataract surgery will be going ahead. My next major goal is to build daily exercise into my day. Right now it can only be a short walk due to my orthostatic hypotension but hopefully I will be able to build on that. My cat walks with me so is very inspiring. Good luck to all on this journey. I wonder if others feel shame around their diagnosis? I feel it very strongly and have only recently been open about it. " When I first got diagnosed I was absolutely livid with myself and incredibly embarrassed. I'd spent pretty much every bit of free time from the age of 14 until I was 40 in the pursuit of health and fitness, swimming, running, cycling, triathlon,gym, aerobics, martial arts, boxing, yoga I used to train about 25hrs a week on top of working a physical job my dad dropped dead when I was 20 and I swore I'd never go the same way, my body was a temple. Then just before my 40th birthday whilst taking part in ironman Lanzarote I suffered a severe head trauma which changed me completely,I had to learn to be able to string a sentence together again I could barely talk, it sent me into a massive spiral of uncontrollable depression knocked my brain out of sync. Less than two years later I was diagnosed types 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and blood pressure it was rock bottom and I'm ashamed to admit I tried to end things. Luckily I have a very supportive family and wife who dragged me back from the brink and when the diabetes nurse explained about the massive genetic factor involved in getting it, whilst I felt bad still it helped with the massive amounts of guilt I felt and still do. I've come to terms with things 15 years on and realise it's about balance and education. Nothing extreme,it's been a struggle and the thing with it is ,it really doesn't take alot to push you back over again,you can't control everything such as environmental, and if you get unwell. You can only control what goes in and how much you move. Stress, illness and other factors can affect blood sugars particularly if you are like me a stress eater. Don't blame yourself to much but it's important to take some responsibility. Well done keep it up, you'll get there  | |||
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"If you diabetic go zero carbon sugar metabolically flip your body into ketosisX Do you mean keto diet? I'd implore anyone thinking of this, who is a diabetic, to talk with your GP or diabetes specialist nurse. It can work, however, it could be potentially dangerous." Zero carb is more like carnivore or paleo as veg and fruit have carbs in. Even milk. I've done low carb before and it does work. There was a lovely lady on here who spoke very well on the benefits of low carb on her diabetes. Unfortunately I fell off the wagon, dragged it in the woods and set it on fire! Currently building a new one but I can't go zero carbs completely. Evie | |||
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"Doctors in the medical monopoly are only interested in the sales of pills and injections " I'm not going to engage with someone who thinks their personal experience is the only worthy one. Everybody is different, hence why I stated keto diet can work but it's potentially dangerous (for others). Again, discuss with GP or specialist nurse. | |||
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"Doctors in the medical monopoly are only interested in the sales of pills and injections I'm not going to engage with someone who thinks their personal experience is the only worthy one. Everybody is different, hence why I stated keto diet can work but it's potentially dangerous (for others). Again, discuss with GP or specialist nurse." | |||
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"My latest hba1c was 56 so my cataract surgery will be going ahead. My next major goal is to build daily exercise into my day. Right now it can only be a short walk due to my orthostatic hypotension but hopefully I will be able to build on that. My cat walks with me so is very inspiring. Good luck to all on this journey. I wonder if others feel shame around their diagnosis? I feel it very strongly and have only recently been open about it. When I first got diagnosed I was absolutely livid with myself and incredibly embarrassed. I'd spent pretty much every bit of free time from the age of 14 until I was 40 in the pursuit of health and fitness, swimming, running, cycling, triathlon,gym, aerobics, martial arts, boxing, yoga I used to train about 25hrs a week on top of working a physical job my dad dropped dead when I was 20 and I swore I'd never go the same way, my body was a temple. Then just before my 40th birthday whilst taking part in ironman Lanzarote I suffered a severe head trauma which changed me completely,I had to learn to be able to string a sentence together again I could barely talk, it sent me into a massive spiral of uncontrollable depression knocked my brain out of sync. Less than two years later I was diagnosed types 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and blood pressure it was rock bottom and I'm ashamed to admit I tried to end things. Luckily I have a very supportive family and wife who dragged me back from the brink and when the diabetes nurse explained about the massive genetic factor involved in getting it, whilst I felt bad still it helped with the massive amounts of guilt I felt and still do. I've come to terms with things 15 years on and realise it's about balance and education. Nothing extreme,it's been a struggle and the thing with it is ,it really doesn't take alot to push you back over again,you can't control everything such as environmental, and if you get unwell. You can only control what goes in and how much you move. Stress, illness and other factors can affect blood sugars particularly if you are like me a stress eater. Don't blame yourself to much but it's important to take some responsibility. Well done keep it up, you'll get there "You have come a very long way. Well done. | |||
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"I (mrs) was treated as a type 2 for almost 20 years. turns out i’m actually a lada. I’ve lost 40kg in less than 12 months and now my Hba1c is down to 58 from 109. I’ve never liked sweet sugary things but loved fruit/baked potatoes/pasta all the carbs basically. I know eat mainly protein based meals with only up2 20% of my plate being a carb and sometimes no carb at all in a meal. i’m off my insulin and swapped over to metformin IR. I will never go into remission but can control it a lot better now and i feel so much better not bouncing from hypos to hypers. " Every day is a school day - I cannot believe I've not heard of LADA - thank you. | |||
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"I (mrs) was treated as a type 2 for almost 20 years. turns out i’m actually a lada. I’ve lost 40kg in less than 12 months and now my Hba1c is down to 58 from 109. I’ve never liked sweet sugary things but loved fruit/baked potatoes/pasta all the carbs basically. I know eat mainly protein based meals with only up2 20% of my plate being a carb and sometimes no carb at all in a meal. i’m off my insulin and swapped over to metformin IR. I will never go into remission but can control it a lot better now and i feel so much better not bouncing from hypos to hypers. Every day is a school day - I cannot believe I've not heard of LADA - thank you." Your welcome. there’s other types of diabetes too but they get complicated lol. | |||
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"My latest hba1c was 56 so my cataract surgery will be going ahead. My next major goal is to build daily exercise into my day. Right now it can only be a short walk due to my orthostatic hypotension but hopefully I will be able to build on that. My cat walks with me so is very inspiring. Good luck to all on this journey. I wonder if others feel shame around their diagnosis? I feel it very strongly and have only recently been open about it. When I first got diagnosed I was absolutely livid with myself and incredibly embarrassed. I'd spent pretty much every bit of free time from the age of 14 until I was 40 in the pursuit of health and fitness, swimming, running, cycling, triathlon,gym, aerobics, martial arts, boxing, yoga I used to train about 25hrs a week on top of working a physical job my dad dropped dead when I was 20 and I swore I'd never go the same way, my body was a temple. Then just before my 40th birthday whilst taking part in ironman Lanzarote I suffered a severe head trauma which changed me completely,I had to learn to be able to string a sentence together again I could barely talk, it sent me into a massive spiral of uncontrollable depression knocked my brain out of sync. Less than two years later I was diagnosed types 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and blood pressure it was rock bottom and I'm ashamed to admit I tried to end things. Luckily I have a very supportive family and wife who dragged me back from the brink and when the diabetes nurse explained about the massive genetic factor involved in getting it, whilst I felt bad still it helped with the massive amounts of guilt I felt and still do. I've come to terms with things 15 years on and realise it's about balance and education. Nothing extreme,it's been a struggle and the thing with it is ,it really doesn't take alot to push you back over again,you can't control everything such as environmental, and if you get unwell. You can only control what goes in and how much you move. Stress, illness and other factors can affect blood sugars particularly if you are like me a stress eater. Don't blame yourself to much but it's important to take some responsibility. Well done keep it up, you'll get there "Thanks for sharing this, a real life changing experience for you, appreciate hearing about your journey. No shame in what you felt was a way out but glad to hear there was a better alternative. | |||
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"My latest hba1c was 56 so my cataract surgery will be going ahead. My next major goal is to build daily exercise into my day. Right now it can only be a short walk due to my orthostatic hypotension but hopefully I will be able to build on that. My cat walks with me so is very inspiring. Good luck to all on this journey. I wonder if others feel shame around their diagnosis? I feel it very strongly and have only recently been open about it. When I first got diagnosed I was absolutely livid with myself and incredibly embarrassed. I'd spent pretty much every bit of free time from the age of 14 until I was 40 in the pursuit of health and fitness, swimming, running, cycling, triathlon,gym, aerobics, martial arts, boxing, yoga I used to train about 25hrs a week on top of working a physical job my dad dropped dead when I was 20 and I swore I'd never go the same way, my body was a temple. Then just before my 40th birthday whilst taking part in ironman Lanzarote I suffered a severe head trauma which changed me completely,I had to learn to be able to string a sentence together again I could barely talk, it sent me into a massive spiral of uncontrollable depression knocked my brain out of sync. Less than two years later I was diagnosed types 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and blood pressure it was rock bottom and I'm ashamed to admit I tried to end things. Luckily I have a very supportive family and wife who dragged me back from the brink and when the diabetes nurse explained about the massive genetic factor involved in getting it, whilst I felt bad still it helped with the massive amounts of guilt I felt and still do. I've come to terms with things 15 years on and realise it's about balance and education. Nothing extreme,it's been a struggle and the thing with it is ,it really doesn't take alot to push you back over again,you can't control everything such as environmental, and if you get unwell. You can only control what goes in and how much you move. Stress, illness and other factors can affect blood sugars particularly if you are like me a stress eater. Don't blame yourself to much but it's important to take some responsibility. Well done keep it up, you'll get there
Thanks for sharing this, a real life changing experience for you, appreciate hearing about your journey.
No shame in what you felt was a way out but glad to hear there was a better alternative. "Thank you | |||
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 and I've lost 2 and a half stone longggggggg way to go but it's a start | |||
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"Covid left me with Type 2 diabetes (blood tests and blood pressure were fine a few months before when I had a full medical with work). Its taken 3 years and various medication changes, but I am now on the minimum meds and hope to be off in the next 6 months" Never heard that Covid gave anyone diabetes as a side effect. Glad it's under control for you. Mrs x | |||
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"Covid left me with Type 2 diabetes (blood tests and blood pressure were fine a few months before when I had a full medical with work). Its taken 3 years and various medication changes, but I am now on the minimum meds and hope to be off in the next 6 monthsNever heard that Covid gave anyone diabetes as a side effect. Glad it's under control for you. Mrs x" The effect on diabetics was why they had to shield. I am on a group where others (including a work collegue) got it (and high BP) as a result of covid. Odd thing is that we were all very fit at the time. My work collegue and I were training for an Ironman and we caught it at the same time (not through contact as she lives in Birmingham) | |||
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"Avoid Metformin " NOT if advised by GP or specialist nurses. If it doesn't suit, liaise with HCP. | |||
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"Covid left me with Type 2 diabetes (blood tests and blood pressure were fine a few months before when I had a full medical with work). Its taken 3 years and various medication changes, but I am now on the minimum meds and hope to be off in the next 6 months" I've had a brief read and it points to the destruction of pancreatic beta cells. It's amazing that a respiratory disease can have further reaching affects. | |||
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"Covid left me with Type 2 diabetes (blood tests and blood pressure were fine a few months before when I had a full medical with work). Its taken 3 years and various medication changes, but I am now on the minimum meds and hope to be off in the next 6 monthsNever heard that Covid gave anyone diabetes as a side effect. Do you think it possibly could have anything to do with something that was safe and effective? Glad it's under control for you. Mrs x The effect on diabetics was why they had to shield. I am on a group where others (including a work collegue) got it (and high BP) as a result of covid. Odd thing is that we were all very fit at the time. My work collegue and I were training for an Ironman and we caught it at the same time (not through contact as she lives in Birmingham)" | |||
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"Covid left me with Type 2 diabetes (blood tests and blood pressure were fine a few months before when I had a full medical with work). Its taken 3 years and various medication changes, but I am now on the minimum meds and hope to be off in the next 6 monthsNever heard that Covid gave anyone diabetes as a side effect. Glad it's under control for you. Mrs x The effect on diabetics was why they had to shield. I am on a group where others (including a work collegue) got it (and high BP) as a result of covid. Odd thing is that we were all very fit at the time. My work collegue and I were training for an Ironman and we caught it at the same time (not through contact as she lives in Birmingham)" I never had to shield during COVID in fact I worked throughout HOWEVER when I caught COVID late in 2020 in almost killed me one of the many symptoms I had was sending my bloods through the roof,even though I was hardly eating at the time my bloods went up into their late 20's and it took me about 6 months after to stabilise them. But every time I'm unwell my bloods spike so yes being diabetic your body reacts differently. On a side note I was an amateur triathlete for about 20 years took part in several ironman races. When I got diagnosed with type 2 the nurse said that she thinks one of the contributing factors was probably my use of high calorie and sugar energy drinks such as SIS or high 5 and energy gel's combined with a carbohydrate heavy diet. | |||
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"Thanks for the support. If anybody would like information on the total diet replacement please message here or privately if you prefer. Its not for everyone but as someone who finds it easier to do as I'm told it has been brilliant "I would appreciate this | |||
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" I was put on ozempic briefly but there was a shortage and I've never been put back on it. Evie" That excuse was used by GPs as its expensive medicine.. Priority was given to diabetics. But semaglutide at 7g will slow your gut down. The initial dose of 3g is quite good as it helps you stop cravings and get off bread and chocolate sweets etc. But longer term it's dangerous and your muscle and bone will start wasting.. If you can up fibre by eating chia seed cacoa coconut puddings 🍮 You will increase mg Zn and other vit.s. Add Flax seeds. I have a spoon full with every drink and my gut problems from metformin +GLP1 went away. Still diabetic with high sugars even if I don't eat but losing weight, don't get fatigue like I did and feel better than last decade of meds depleting my B12, B6 etc. Metformin induced B12/B6 is more damaging than people and GPs understand. If on Metformin you should supplement with meta B12/B6 but also other B vitamins as they are water soluble and drinking lot of water makes diabetic 2s vulnerable. | |||
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"Covid left me with Type 2 diabetes (blood tests and blood pressure were fine a few months before when I had a full medical with work). Its taken 3 years and various medication changes, but I am now on the minimum meds and hope to be off in the next 6 monthsNever heard that Covid gave anyone diabetes as a side effect. Glad it's under control for you. Mrs x The effect on diabetics was why they had to shield. I am on a group where others (including a work collegue) got it (and high BP) as a result of covid. Odd thing is that we were all very fit at the time. My work collegue and I were training for an Ironman and we caught it at the same time (not through contact as she lives in Birmingham) I never had to shield during COVID in fact I worked throughout HOWEVER when I caught COVID late in 2020 in almost killed me one of the many symptoms I had was sending my bloods through the roof,even though I was hardly eating at the time my bloods went up into their late 20's and it took me about 6 months after to stabilise them. But every time I'm unwell my bloods spike so yes being diabetic your body reacts differently. On a side note I was an amateur triathlete for about 20 years took part in several ironman races. When I got diagnosed with type 2 the nurse said that she thinks one of the contributing factors was probably my use of high calorie and sugar energy drinks such as SIS or high 5 and energy gel's combined with a carbohydrate heavy diet." I never used gels or energy drinks as I don't have a sweet tooth (the gels go through me as well). As for carbs it may have raised your blood sugars but I doubt it would have caused it. There is very little reseach into Long Covid issues sadly, so you get lazy diagnosis | |||
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"Covid left me with Type 2 diabetes (blood tests and blood pressure were fine a few months before when I had a full medical with work). Its taken 3 years and various medication changes, but I am now on the minimum meds and hope to be off in the next 6 months I've had a brief read and it points to the destruction of pancreatic beta cells. It's amazing that a respiratory disease can have further reaching affects. " Sadly they seem to have stopped research into the lasting effects of covid. But I am sure there are many who have the same condition following Covid | |||
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"I’m type 2 diagnosed back in 2012, still not on diabetic medication though, diet controlled only keto friendly, I’ve got the usual sexual problems associated with type 2, but tablets do help with that. I went into remission for a little wile, but my diet to control my diabetes has contributed to the occasional gout attack, so diet is now having to be reaccessed again." I get tight for skin, I’ve only been getting it since being diabetic what have you found that helps? | |||
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"I’m type 2 diagnosed back in 2012, still not on diabetic medication though, diet controlled only keto friendly, I’ve got the usual sexual problems associated with type 2, but tablets do help with that. I went into remission for a little wile, but my diet to control my diabetes has contributed to the occasional gout attack, so diet is now having to be reaccessed again. I get tight for skin, I’ve only been getting it since being diabetic what have you found that helps? " Look up phimosis. | |||
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"I'm type 2 diabetes as was my dad was told mine is inherited in my genes I carry no weight been same weight since early 20s eat a healthy diet and keep active nothing I done has reverted it on a low dose medication On my dads point lived to 92 in his own home looking after himself so don't despair " You sound very similar to me. Runs in my family and although it wasn’t a totally surprise when I got diagnosed, I thought it would have happened if I had put on weight. I’ve managed to go on the lowest doze of medication and then was taken off it after 2 years when my blood sugars went back to pre diabetic levels. But I’m not sure I can maintain being pre diabetic levels on my own and wouldn’t surprise if I was to go back on a low doze again. | |||
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"Hi Is type 2 insulin usage?" It can be treated this way. Think as type 1 and 2 as treatment types (insulin and tablets) as there are around 13 different diabetes conditions. And it’s easier for people to refer to type 1 and 2. | |||
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"Hi Is type 2 insulin usage? It can be, later in life. Type 1 is insulin dependent (autoimmune disease). Type 2 when insulin treated, is basically a knackered pancreas." Tell me about it. Diagnosed at 50 years old Type 1. Eh ho, it is manageable. | |||
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"Alright mates! Here's my story if it shines a little light on it Diagnosed 2 years ago, felt really overwhelmed with all the info lashed at me in such a short space of time All I did was start drinking a lot more water (5-6L a day), stopped buying snacks (if they're not in the cupboards, can't eat them), followed the healthy plate model (Google it) and started to walk my local beach every day I was able to get my steps in Within 5 months I'd dropped 4.5 stone and hadn't really tried hard. Still drink like a fish and enjoyed the occasional treat. More frustrated with myself that I let it get to a point where I had a diagnosis despite being warned in the past by docs Anyone needs a chat I'm open to questions! " Please don't follow this gentleman's example and drink 5-6 litres a day. You may be working your kidneys too hard filtering that volume. You may suffer consequences of electrolytes deficiencies. You may be making heart and lungs work too hard. You may retain some of the volume in your tissues - oedema. | |||
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"Hi Is type 2 insulin usage?" Can be. Type 1 have to inject as they don't make insulin, type 2 is more about cells being insulin resistance so can be controlled or even reversed by changing eating habits. Many type 2s end up on insulin. CGMs are game changers. | |||
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"Sitting in the hospital waiting for cataract surgery. Ahh the joys of diabetes. " Good luck with your recovery K, hope it all goes smoothly for you | |||
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"I'm type 2 on insulin and have libre 2 sensor and I'm struggling to keep it under control. " Have you attended a DESMOND workshop? | |||
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"Yes, 20 odd years ago. Potentially was going to be good. Unfortunately course was delivered by a lady with a very heavy Turkish accent who spoke at 100 words per minute ! Room just emptied in 30 mins as was sadly a waste of time! However, 2 years ago my partner was told she was pre diabetic. We read and researched. Started off with intermittent fasting. 16/8. Also started eating low fat etc etc. 12 months later 11kg down but weight loss had stalled. Went down many rabbit holes, and found dirty keto works for us ! Cut out bread and as many processed carbs as possible. Reduced root vegetables. Stopped using seed oils and used butter, lard, olive oil, coconut oil etc. Went on the Unicity U feel good drinks system. One drink Unimate takes away hunger, the other drink Balance is a fibre drink that slows digestion and feeds microbiome. In last 12 months have dropped 26kg more. Still away to go, but haven’t felt this good for years ! I do believe we all need to find what works for us as individuals. Our GP and diabetic nurse has had me talk to others who are struggling with T2D and weight loss. We still have 3 monthly check ups and bloods. I am on course for being in remission this year, I am on minimum amount of meds currently. If anyone wants to try the you feel good course, I have a discount code, plus a 30 day money back offer if you don’t think it’s for you ! Any questions, please feel free to ask ! Great forum use !" Thankyou for that i do stick to a very very low fat low and low sugar diet i have to as damaged pancreas also have 3 monthly blood test for lymphocytosis/chronic lymphocyte leukemia so it's a nightmare mare trying to manage everything | |||
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"My brother-in-law is a guy who likes his beer and other unhealthy stuff. He was diagnosed with Type 2 a couple of years ago. Having always been a big guy and a man of appetites, it was seemingly inevitable that he was going to end up with it. But in the last year, he was watched what he's eating, cut back on the beer just a little, and he's now no longer Diabetic. It's a little ray of hope for those who might think they'll never be free of it." well done I did the same | |||
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"Hi All I’ve been recently diagnosed as type 2 and have been put ilon metformin. Let’s just say it really doesn’t agree with me ! I’ve been off work for 4 weeks as I had severe side effects, I’ve taking it twice daily at the moment to provide my energy levels but have no appetite and feel sick most of time. I’m going back to the doctor to see what other options there is. " I experienced same problem with the quick release metformin lots of side effects and was then put on slow release ones and touch wood been fine on them till the last 6 weeks since getting pancreatitis | |||
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"Stay off Metformin " Are you a medical professional? | |||
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"I've just learnt I've got type 2 along with other issues.... im so worried and unsure how this is going to impact me in the ping run Any advice would be great " Ask your gp if there are any local courses you could go on. Do everything you can to keep your blood glucose under control. CGMs are game changers. Educate yourself. | |||
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"I've just learnt I've got type 2 along with other issues.... im so worried and unsure how this is going to impact me in the ping run Any advice would be great Ask your gp if there are any local courses you could go on. Do everything you can to keep your blood glucose under control. CGMs are game changers. Educate yourself. " Yes ask if you can go on Desmond day. | |||
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"Is gut health a contributing factor to developing diabetes?" There's lot's of factors but the biggest one that people totally don't get is genetics, particularly as we age and our metabolism naturally slows. Modern foods high hidden sugar content,high carb,salt ,fat. Lack of exercise, stress,other illnesses. I got diagnosed two years after a serious head injury, up-to that time I'd spent my entire adult life and most of my teens in the pursuit of fitness competitions, ironman and many other sports I was incredibly fit then to get diagnosed I was absolutely disgusted with myself. After lot's of beating myself up the nurse explained the genetic factor and the fact for some it's not if but when. They are finding lots of information regarding the link between diabetes and dementia in regards the misdiagnosis of dementia and badly managed diabetes. | |||
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"Has anyone heard of or been diagnosed with type 3c diabetes " Yes, I have it myself. It is insulin dependent diabetes caused by permanent damage to the pancreas - in my case chronic pancreatitis. It takes a while to get on top of as your blood sugar fluctuates so much. Having contact with a good diabetes nurse helps. | |||
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 now ivge to see a specialist nurse in that disease to ork out how to reduce it fast but not reduce the steroid meds to fast | |||
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"I need to make some serious changes, I need a hip replacement I’m 39 and they’ve said I need to get my HBA1C which is currently 67 lower as cut off for surgery is 69 (yes I laughed out loud when they said that lol) and lower it is the better my recovery will be. So I’ve meal planned…..eggs, eggs and more eggs also ham, chicken and bacon skinny rice and pasta. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated." Never heard of skinny rice? I'm intrigued | |||
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"I need to make some serious changes, I need a hip replacement I’m 39 and they’ve said I need to get my HBA1C which is currently 67 lower as cut off for surgery is 69 (yes I laughed out loud when they said that lol) and lower it is the better my recovery will be. So I’ve meal planned…..eggs, eggs and more eggs also ham, chicken and bacon skinny rice and pasta. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Never heard of skinny rice? I'm intrigued " Looked it up it's expensive I.might try it though does anyone know if supermarkets stock it I could only see it available on specialist sites or amazon | |||
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"I need to make some serious changes, I need a hip replacement I’m 39 and they’ve said I need to get my HBA1C which is currently 67 lower as cut off for surgery is 69 (yes I laughed out loud when they said that lol) and lower it is the better my recovery will be. So I’ve meal planned…..eggs, eggs and more eggs also ham, chicken and bacon skinny rice and pasta. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Never heard of skinny rice? I'm intrigued Looked it up it's expensive I.might try it though does anyone know if supermarkets stock it I could only see it available on specialist sites or amazon"It’s ok, You can buy it from B and M | |||
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"I need to make some serious changes, I need a hip replacement I’m 39 and they’ve said I need to get my HBA1C which is currently 67 lower as cut off for surgery is 69 (yes I laughed out loud when they said that lol) and lower it is the better my recovery will be. So I’ve meal planned…..eggs, eggs and more eggs also ham, chicken and bacon skinny rice and pasta. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Never heard of skinny rice? I'm intrigued Looked it up it's expensive I.might try it though does anyone know if supermarkets stock it I could only see it available on specialist sites or amazon
It’s ok, You can buy it from B and M"Thank you | |||
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My name is Tim, that's my Ted Talk. Sorry for the long message. Keep working at it everyone, I appreciate it is difficult but we'll all get there in our own way | |||
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"Can anyone let me know if reversing type 2 also helps regains erections?" Erectile dysfunction is a common symptom of low testosterone. Have you had your testosterone levels checked before? Low testosterone levels are more common in men with type 2 diabetes and may contribute to insulin resistance. Studies suggest that low testosterone can lead to reduced insulin sensitivity, increasing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Additionally, studies show that testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can improve insulin sensitivity and other metabolic markers in men with type 2 diabetes. | |||
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"Hi Is type 2 insulin usage?" I’m type 2 and I take metaformin in morning and jag at night | |||
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on Mounjaro, met, and a statin…… over the last couple of years I’ve improved my lifestyle…. Lost 4st…. Taken up running…. Taken my HbA1c down from 79 into the 50’s….. so deffo trying…. | |||
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"Hi Is type 2 insulin usage?" No, type 1 is hereditary and mostly starts young on life Type 2 is caused by being overweight specifically fatty liver. Both may require insulin injections | |||
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"This is what happened to me. Blood sugar levels were picked up on one of those tests you go through when you get to a certain age. I had 2 more blood tests and I had just slipped in to “being diabetic” the doc said I had 3 months to change then if levels still high then he’d look at medication. I went on a few courses but didn’t find them of much help. I decided to change my diet, it was more about cutting out the crappy carbs as much as sugary crap. I stopped with the obvious of cakes and chocolate, made a few swaps like changing bread for a pitta, stopped the snacks and went for more proteins. I was 80kg and through the food change and upping the exercise I’ve dropped to 73kg and blood sugar levels dropped by 6 points, so technically I’m not diabetic. It can be quite confusing with food choices etc " W well done you. I wish I had done this too. | |||
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"Hi Is type 2 insulin usage? No, type 1 is hereditary and mostly starts young on life Type 2 is caused by being overweight specifically fatty liver. Both may require insulin injections " Anyone can get type 2. My slim brother in law got it by drinking too much full sugar soft drinks. Being overweight does increase the risk as does genetics. | |||
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"I’m getting to the age now where it’s causing me drama…. on Mounjaro, met, and a statin…… over the last couple of years I’ve improved my lifestyle…. Lost 4st…. Taken up running…. Taken my HbA1c down from 79 into the 50’s….. so deffo trying…. "Very good job and you look great so win win. | |||
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"Like several others here, I spent a couple of years around the threshold mark from an HB1AC level before they told me maybe two years ago I was type 2. Cut to July last year and I was at the docs for something else and just at a point in life where I hated myself...saw a poster for the Momenta programme so when home, had a cup of tea and a read. Long story short, I started the TDR program October 7th last year. By Christmas eve, id lost 7.5st. Had a blood test in November and HB1AC was back down to 41. Another one three weeks ago and it's 37. I needed to order some more Metformin the other day and had a message from the docs saying they'd approved my prescription request, but given the weight loss and blood test results, they want me to go in to discuss coming off the medication.... To say I'm pleased is a huge understatement. The program for me has been truly life changing. I'm a different guy, physically and mentally." Another amazing story. | |||
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"Like several others here, I spent a couple of years around the threshold mark from an HB1AC level before they told me maybe two years ago I was type 2. Cut to July last year and I was at the docs for something else and just at a point in life where I hated myself...saw a poster for the Momenta programme so when home, had a cup of tea and a read. Long story short, I started the TDR program October 7th last year. By Christmas eve, id lost 7.5st. Had a blood test in November and HB1AC was back down to 41. Another one three weeks ago and it's 37. I needed to order some more Metformin the other day and had a message from the docs saying they'd approved my prescription request, but given the weight loss and blood test results, they want me to go in to discuss coming off the medication.... To say I'm pleased is a huge understatement. The program for me has been truly life changing. I'm a different guy, physically and mentally. Another amazing story. " What was your food and drink you avoided .. did you do regular exercise | |||
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"I’m getting to the age now where it’s causing me drama…. on Mounjaro, met, and a statin…… over the last couple of years I’ve improved my lifestyle…. Lost 4st…. Taken up running…. Taken my HbA1c down from 79 into the 50’s….. so deffo trying….
Very good job and you look great so win win. "Thank you…. x | |||
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"Anyone else stuggle with the heat?? My body really struggles to temperature regulate in the heat 🥵🥵🥵" Yes heat is a killer for me but don't just have diabetes to deal with have several other medical problems | |||
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"If you take metformin, you need to supplement with meta B12. Otherwise you will be deficient and tingling in fingers feet, getting out of breath, biting tongue, mouth ulcers are signs that you are. If you damage your nerves, it often is irreversible and then written down as diabetes when it's really Metformin induced B12 deficiency. " Interesting. I have been on a high dose of metformin and have developed significant oh which is a possible symptom of b12 deficiency | |||
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"Trying to find low fat low sugar snacks that aren't boring or bland anyone got any nice ideas" Tinned chickpeas drained cook in the air fryer and add any flavour you want after | |||
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"If you take metformin, you need to supplement with meta B12. Otherwise you will be deficient and tingling in fingers feet, getting out of breath, biting tongue, mouth ulcers are signs that you are. If you damage your nerves, it often is irreversible and then written down as diabetes when it's really Metformin induced B12 deficiency. Interesting. I have been on a high dose of metformin and have developed significant oh which is a possible symptom of b12 deficiency " Me too I take a supplement now much more energy through the day if I take it with breakfast | |||
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"If you take metformin, you need to supplement with meta B12. Otherwise you will be deficient and tingling in fingers feet, getting out of breath, biting tongue, mouth ulcers are signs that you are. If you damage your nerves, it often is irreversible and then written down as diabetes when it's really Metformin induced B12 deficiency. Interesting. I have been on a high dose of metformin and have developed significant oh which is a possible symptom of b12 deficiency Me too I take a supplement now much more energy through the day if I take it with breakfast " Might have to try that as definitely lacking energy with diabetes acute pancreatitis and high bp | |||
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"If you take metformin, you need to supplement with meta B12. Otherwise you will be deficient and tingling in fingers feet, getting out of breath, biting tongue, mouth ulcers are signs that you are. If you damage your nerves, it often is irreversible and then written down as diabetes when it's really Metformin induced B12 deficiency. Interesting. I have been on a high dose of metformin and have developed significant oh which is a possible symptom of b12 deficiency Me too I take a supplement now much more energy through the day if I take it with breakfast Might have to try that as definitely lacking energy with diabetes acute pancreatitis and high bp" Give it a try takes about 3 weeks to get into your system but it works | |||
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"Im struggling at the moment .... just been diagnosed with type 2... so overwhelming and a shock to the system " It can be a lot to start you'll want to change everything but as you say overwhelming. Just relax and breathe,speak to your diabetes nurse explain how you feel, hopefully you'll get sent on Desmond day which will help. Start off by educating yourself on hidden sugars in food. And food with a low GI. But honestly it's just about balance rather than extremes,fad diet's don't tend to last and people get bored and fall off the wagon so to speak. Lifestyle changes It doesn't need to be as complicated as some make it out to be. Good luck and there's plenty of people here for advice, you're not alone | |||
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"If you take metformin, you need to supplement with meta B12. Otherwise you will be deficient and tingling in fingers feet, getting out of breath, biting tongue, mouth ulcers are signs that you are. If you damage your nerves, it often is irreversible and then written down as diabetes when it's really Metformin induced B12 deficiency. Interesting. I have been on a high dose of metformin and have developed significant oh which is a possible symptom of b12 deficiency Me too I take a supplement now much more energy through the day if I take it with breakfast Might have to try that as definitely lacking energy with diabetes acute pancreatitis and high bp Give it a try takes about 3 weeks to get into your system but it works" Thankyou will definitely get some to add to all the other tablets | |||
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"Starting Metformin actually reduced the tingling in my toes/feet it’s barely noticeable now but used to be annoying especially at nights Still I fucking hate having diabetes and still are annoyed I have it especially when most my family are slobs and have fuck all wrong with them not that I wish it upon them but I always thought being lean and active meant wouldn’t get diabetes " Wouldn't believe that you (who look like they are pretty fit and eat well) had type 2 diabetes. | |||
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"Starting Metformin actually reduced the tingling in my toes/feet it’s barely noticeable now but used to be annoying especially at nights Still I fucking hate having diabetes and still are annoyed I have it especially when most my family are slobs and have fuck all wrong with them not that I wish it upon them but I always thought being lean and active meant wouldn’t get diabetes Wouldn't believe that you (who look like they are pretty fit and eat well) had type 2 diabetes." Even the diabetic nurse wouldn’t believe it mate she sent me off to get tested for type 1 as I’d ended up having my large intestine surgically removed due to autoimmune problem back in my late 20s and she suspected it may now be attacking pancreas but results came back as type 2 | |||
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