Diabetics Unite!!!!!!

Millions of Americans are diabetic however, there are none on MFP. Well, none post anything on the diabetics link. I am a diabetic and this is a real disease. It is so much more than weight lost. You either control it or it will control you. I have played with diabetes since 1991(Nov). I've taken my meds and felt that was enough. For this past week I have spent most of my week in a different doctors of regarding leg pain that is sever enough to have me on medical leave. I was getting my back checked out. The positive is I have no problems with my spine however, I must now see a neurologist regarding nerve damage. Complications from diabetes. And there it is, the beast has been at war all this time. No outward problems but attacking form within. So game face on I am going to war. I may not be able to reverse what's done but I can stop a full assault.

Any diabetics out there or am I all alone?

I am an individual with Cushing's disease who also happens to have diabetes. I am working very hard to reverse it. I have lost 37 pounds since October 18, 2013. I am serious about weight loss, exercise and controlling my diabetes through diet. I am interested in having someone to talk with about these things. Negativity is not really my thing. But I do understand the concerns you have and deal with the same issues. Have you thought about finding a local support group? They are helpful.

Everything you need to know is in the link below for type 2. It's a journal study of studies that bring together many cases of diabetics who have successfully reversed their condition. If you really truly want to understand why you are diabetic, you'll spend some time reading and learning what the research has to say. Below the link I've posted a brief summary what you need to do in order to reverse your condition since I know most people will not read the entire thing as it gets highly technical.


http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/36/4/1047.full


Summary Based on Research From Link above
Lose weight fast, not slow. Losing weight fast targets more versical fat from the liver and pancreas. Secondly, build more muscle. The more muscle you have, than the more glucose you can eat as muscle stores glucose. As long as you are not the type of diabetic that sees high glucose levels when losing weight, losing weight fast should be fine. Check your levels. The longer you have been a diabetic, the lower your chances of reversing your condition.


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There are diabetic groups on mfp. You can search it under groups. I am a diabetic and it is part of who I am. Unfortunately I have other problems so I don't want to dwell on one. I want to be healthier.

Good luck.

I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes 20 years ago.
This past June, I was experiencing neuropathy in my feet,
and any wound I had took months to heal. My calves and ankles
were red and swollen with edema, and my shins sprouted painless blisters.
My blood glucose tested high. My retinas were showing damage,
and so were my kidneys.

Funny, but diabetics have LONG been advised to stop eating starchy foods.
I was chubby as a kid, but I didn't want to eat the 'diet plate': a scoop of cottage cheese,
a few slices of tomatoes, and a few leaves of lettuce.
Then we found out that those starchy foods were high on the Glycemic Index,
which meant that they could spike our blood glucose levels.
Now we know about 'insulin resistance' and the 'metabolic syndrome'.

Since the last week of June, I have changed my way of eating,
and have lost nearly 50 pounds. I follow the Paleo/Primitive lifestyle:
no grains, no legumes, and limited dairy foods. My A1C levels are
finally in the healthier range, the neuropathy is diminishing. There is no
more edema, reddening, and blistering of my lower legs. Wounds now heal
within three weeks' time. My kidneys' creatinine levels have shown improvement
in lab tests. I hope my retinas are healthier when I get my next eye exam.

I do take a diabetic medication: a total of 2000 mg of Metformin, daily..
My doctor prescribed the high dosage to assist me in overcoming
the Metabolic Syndrome. Surprise, surprise! It's also been proven
to be helpful in weight loss!

There were two reasons I found it acceptable to totally reject wheat, corn,
rice, and legumes.
1) Those were the foods I craved, that I binged upon. I read that you crave
the foods to which you are allergic. I figured if I could crave then eat 1/3 loaf of
whole grain bread, 6 corn tortillas, or 2 cups of white with a meal, I must
have a mighty allergy. Besides, as the old joke goes:
those foods make me 'break out'-- in FAT!
2) As I watched and listened to lectures about the Paleo/Primitive Lifestyle,

i am diabetic! i have been type one for over 15 years. i have had 3 kids, and lived a complely normal and healthy life anyone feel free to add me! diabetics unite! haha

Type II for almost 6 years. Every day is a battle.

I'm Kate... 2 years w/ type 2.

There are diabetic groups on mfp. You can search it under groups. I am a diabetic and it is part of who I am. Unfortunately I have other problems so I don't want to dwell on one. I want to be healthier.

Good luck.

I wish you luck! I have multiple diagnoses as well, but diabetes is new. Maybe you could share some of your secrets to acceptance. I just really do not want to accept this latest diagnosis and just work harder to try and reverse the diabetes.
Thanks!

Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure here, diagnosed about three years ago. Taking Glimepiride and Lisinopril, but have cut both dosages in half since losing 40 pounds. I stopped my weight loss at 220 lbs which I have maintained for about three months, but have recently decided to continue with a goal of 180. Feel free to add me as a friend.