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<blockquote data-quote="LittleGreyCat" data-source="post: 1635692" data-attributes="member: 6467"><p>Pondering the difference between insulin dependant T2 and T1, especially during the honeymoon period for T1s.</p><p></p><p>I think the underlying reason for T1 is an autoimmune disease where the beta cells in the pancreas are destroyed by your own immune system. However at the time of diagnosis there are still some functioning beta cells so the need for insulin is reduced.</p><p></p><p>In the case of T2 it is usually that the beta cells have just worn out, or that insulin resistance is so high the insulin just doesn't work any more. Again the pancreas will still be producing some insulin, so the need for additional insulin is reduced.</p><p></p><p>So if the above is reasonably true, then the treatment for newly diagnosed T1 and insulin dependant T2 is likely to be much the same. Straight onto insulin, but with baby steps to try and avoid hypos.</p><p></p><p>It may be that if there is any doubt, treat as T1 is the safest protocol pending further tests and evaluation.</p><p></p><p>I know at least one insulin dependant T2 who was rushed to hospital with diabetic keto acidosis which is dangerously high ketones. Assuming the T2 diagnosis is correct high ketones is a suggestion of T1 but not definitive.</p><p></p><p>Edit: forgot to mention that it is worth reading more about cholesterol before diving into low fat or statins. One surprising thing is that most cholesterol is manufactured by the body, mainly from carbohydrates. So eating cholesterol doesn't directly raise your cholesterol levels. Post your breakdown of cholesterol readings and i will see if I can top it <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleGreyCat, post: 1635692, member: 6467"] Pondering the difference between insulin dependant T2 and T1, especially during the honeymoon period for T1s. I think the underlying reason for T1 is an autoimmune disease where the beta cells in the pancreas are destroyed by your own immune system. However at the time of diagnosis there are still some functioning beta cells so the need for insulin is reduced. In the case of T2 it is usually that the beta cells have just worn out, or that insulin resistance is so high the insulin just doesn't work any more. Again the pancreas will still be producing some insulin, so the need for additional insulin is reduced. So if the above is reasonably true, then the treatment for newly diagnosed T1 and insulin dependant T2 is likely to be much the same. Straight onto insulin, but with baby steps to try and avoid hypos. It may be that if there is any doubt, treat as T1 is the safest protocol pending further tests and evaluation. I know at least one insulin dependant T2 who was rushed to hospital with diabetic keto acidosis which is dangerously high ketones. Assuming the T2 diagnosis is correct high ketones is a suggestion of T1 but not definitive. Edit: forgot to mention that it is worth reading more about cholesterol before diving into low fat or statins. One surprising thing is that most cholesterol is manufactured by the body, mainly from carbohydrates. So eating cholesterol doesn't directly raise your cholesterol levels. Post your breakdown of cholesterol readings and i will see if I can top it :-) [/QUOTE]
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