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With my hypothyroidism and being type 2 is there still a possibility of reversing my diabetes, I've been a diabetic so long ang I know hypothyroidism and having diabetes is hereditary, but I would like to know if it's possible.
My grandmother, father, Sister & myself all have under active thyroid and take the generic for Synthroid medicine for it.
All of us here have either been diagnosed with Diabetes or have someone close to us that have been given the news
So what is the "criteria" that separates us from Joe or Jane SugerEater?
Currently it is simply having an A1C, above 6.5% (47.5 mmol's in the IFCC scale) "twice in a row" measured 90 days apart
That's it, that's all - that "test" is all that is required for the Doc to determine "You have Diabetes"
No matter what you do after that, no matter how you control your blood sugar - no… read more
I feel your pain in my 74 year old left knee. I cannot walk as long or far and totally understand. I find wearing a knee sleeve does help me when I am walking. Even the cheaper (under $4 in… read more
My diabetes is genetic is started out as pre diabetic now it is type 2 it runs in both sides of my family I was told yesterday that is it genetic tell me I’m not alone.
My father was 1 of 12 and he and at least 8 of his siblings developed Type 2 by their 50s or 60s. Their father also developed Type 2 by his 50s. My sister & I both developed it me at 50, she in her… read more
I knw some of the people living with diabetes don't know which type do they fall under, so they need to be taught Abt both types and their differences.
More people have type to .so far more of those participating here are type2. Maybe one of the embassators could help you find a team with more Type1 participants
Thank you and you have a nice day to 🙂
There seems to be a great misconception out there that the "treatment used" is how the Type of Diabetes is determined
Insulin is a treatment for Diabetics, ALL Diabetics IF they NEED it
Type 1 Diabetics have an auto-immune disease that "within days" destroys their own ability to produce insulin - without insulin they will die within a week or two
They (Type 1's) need insulin from minute one of diagnosis and currently there is not other treatment to help keep them alive
L.A.D.A. Diabetics… read more
@A DiabetesTeam Member. geeez. So sorry
Good morning from South Jersey @A DiabetesTeam Member.
Some older medicals in parts of Africa, still believe that you are either type 1 or type 2. Some still believe that if you become insulin… read more
I was diagnosed Nov last year with diabetes and before I go onto chronic meds I thought I would first see how I could address this using natural supplements and diet change. So far I have started a keto diet and radically removed sugars and carbs and any processed foods.Fats I am using butter, ghee, coconut oil and extra virgin olive oil. I am additionally doing intermittent fasting with an 18hour fasting window per weekday and weekends I eat 3 meals a day. when I socialize I try to eat around… read more
Thank you. That is mostly the info i have found too. I did find a youtube talk mentioning gout occasionally resulting from intermittent fasting. I have decided to just slow the weight-loss down and… read more
The other day I was watching some show, characters were all excited when one said “Slow Down – you need to manage your expectations”.
I got thinking - does this apply to Diabetics?
The day we get our Diagnosis our Life changes Forever.
I see many who seem to think their next 10, 20 or 30 years have gone down the drain now that they are “Diabetic”.
Whether we choose to ignore it, jump right in with both feet or settle somewhere in the middle Diabetes will be with us for the rest of our days… read more
I agree
