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im concerned about a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, has any one done anything , exercise meds etc and beaten the problem , or is it an ongoing issue?
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Posted , 9 users are following.
im concerned about a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, has any one done anything , exercise meds etc and beaten the problem , or is it an ongoing issue?
1 like, 38 replies
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elained27 carl59
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I was diagnosed with type diabetes about 5 or 6 years ago. You do not state if you have been diagnosed as having diabetes or are worried about getting the condition. If you don't yet have the condition it is possible to avoid the onset of the condition by improving your diet and excercising more. If you have been diagnosed recently you can also avoid taking drugs in the early stages with diet and excercise - our GP will advise about the most effective methods of keeping your sugar levels under control depending on your blood sugar readings. If diet and excercise are not enough to keep your sugar levels under control you will probably be prescribed metphormin. You will need to dicsuss this fully with your GP or practice nurse. It is also important to look after your feet and aviod going barefoot where possible as the condition can ause loss of sensation in the feet making it easy to cut yourself without knowing. Also make sure you see your GP or nurse every 6 months for a check up. If you are concerned about anything your practice nurse should be able to answer all your questions. Try not to worry to much as it is possible to lead a perfectly normal life with type 2 diabetes as long as you follow a few simple rules.
carl59 elained27
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i appreciate your info, thank you for stopping by, fingers crossed I can get on top of it ,
MtViewCatherine carl59
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My mother was recently diagnosed with severe type 2 diabetes, with no previous indicators. We think it was caused by her medication, Zyprexa. She also had severe dehydration, ketoacedosis, that resulted in seizures and other severe complications.
When she was released from the hospital, she was on both long and short acting (injection) insulin. I stayed with her through the hospital stay and the month in rehab and monitored her food extremely closely, I was the Food Nazi. She was basically on a gluten-free Paleo diet with the addition of plain yogurt. So very little starches, no deserts, no bread other than an occasional piece for an open faced sandwich. Once I got her home, it was lots of leafy greens, with all organic fresh foods from the local farmers market, prepared fresh daily, as well as soups for the week. I initially did a lot of well cook/ slow cooked vegetables for easy digestion, but we've transitioned now to more salads for the summer. No store dressing, only natural refrigerated yogurt dressings without preservatives, avocado oil and balsamic or other vinegar.
By the time we left rehab, she had started to transition to metformin, but was still on lower doses of the long acting, night time insulin. After a few more weeks of continuing lowering the insulin and increasing the metformin, she was off the insulin.
She he also had some issues with a decades old hypothyroidism condition, and we fixed her meds, and went to the mist natural possible.
In in the mean time, she was having repeated UTIs, so rather than yet another round of antibiotics, I tried treating her with herbs. I used berberine with citrus bergemont and oregano oil for the UTI. The berberine and citrus bergemont are also known for lowering blood sugar. After a week, we had to lower the metformin. Now it's been about 2.5 weeks and yesterday her blood sugar was down to 80, so it appears we'll be continuing to lower the metformin.
In addition, I have her drinking a lot more water than she's used to, so hydrating seems to be key, as in the last few days she's finally getting enough fluids, and her blood sugar is dropping like a bomb! I also have her going to a really good acupuncturist.
One more thing, she seems to also have poor circulation (bluish fingertips), so I've been giving her CoQ10. I don't know if this makes a difference, but surely better circulation helps. She's also been exercising more, as she was not previously. She's now able to eat fruit and snacks, even some chips without me monitoring her every bite.
In the end, you to make drastic healthy lifestyle changes! And you have to solve any other health problems that could contribute, as well as stay very hydrated! The water is super important!
Good luck- you can do it!
carl59 MtViewCatherine
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Will look into a dietician to get on top of any other issues very soon,
think it's been with me for a wee while but not at its worse , hence my post for info , and thank you for yours,
good luck with your mum.
MtViewCatherine carl59
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My mum was lucky. I have a friend who is diabetic and we have dinner parties, so I've heard all about the carbs and starches and glycemic index of things. So I already knew a lot of what to do... Thanks to my friend.
carl59 MtViewCatherine
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thank you once again
Whizzieliz carl59
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carl59 Whizzieliz
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How long hav you been diagnosed then, how long is the norm to reverse some of the symptoms do you know?
Whizzieliz carl59
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carl59 Whizzieliz
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So far I hav mild issues and hope to get on top of it asap.
thank you very much for your response and info. Very much appreciated.
Whizzieliz carl59
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carl59 Whizzieliz
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tony09890 carl59
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MtViewCatherine tony09890
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Initially the the diet was extremely strict, but she's able to eat pretty normally now, with fruit, treats and all. She's still completely gluten free and mostly organic, though.
Hope that helps folks.
tony09890 carl59
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elained27 tony09890
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MtViewCatherine tony09890
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Tony, the point here is to think outside the box, and there's no way around the fact that my mother's condition has improved drastically with some thoughtful common sense treatments. There is tons of poorly done and just plain faulty research out there. I was actually very fortunate in that I'd had several neighbors who were diabetic, and I'd heard them talk about their dietary restrictions for years. This saved me months of a learning curve and I was able to step up immediately to help my mom with diet modification. I feel this quick action was a factor in her recovery, as she'd had acute onset diabetes, with no prior risk.
I sensed a touch of sarcasm, maybe? Well, yes, unlimited funds have been spent to do research and development on a media campaign to convince people that diabetes is NOT reversible, that lifetime drug treatment is required.
To be honest, I believed that it was not reversible. When my mother was diagnosed, I was terrified. She was in such bad shape that she was unable to walk. She had, and still has many other complications.
Your points about insulin are well taken. My feeling is that it's probably a better way to go, except that my mother is elderly and cannot do the injections herself, and it's insanely expensive. (People think eating right is expensive, try paying for insulin!) I didn't do a ton of research on the insulin, however, I got the impression that the insulins my mother was on we're synthetic, and there's no way around the fact that a non natural insulin will trigger an immune response in the body of some sort. Since diabetes is an autoimmune disease, in the case of insulin resistance, anything that contributes to an immune response is not an ideal. Something to consider.
That said, I'm not advocating in any way that anyone should avoid insulin, as the side effects in this case are minimal in comparison to the disease.
I also have have dealt extensively with thyroid disease and have found that with all the meds out there, there is not a single one that really works properly, natural or synthetic. So I am well aware that the preferred solution for any disease is not lifetime drug treatment, but a holistic approach towards recovery. In the end, this approach though seemingly costly, and definately a research challenge, can be extremely effective and is far less costly in the longterm.
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