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Conn's Syndrome and diabetes
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ButtterflyLady
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I don't have it, but I'm gad you posted as I had never heard of it. I will keep it up my sleeve as something to mention when someone says their hypertension is hard to control, even with several drugs. Usually this can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnoea, but I now see it can also suggest Conn's. I found some easy to read info about it:
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/conns.htm
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Hi cat lady,
Thanks for your input.
Conn's is potentially curable and I believe it caused my type2.
The high level of aldosterone causes insulin
resistance.
I was only diagnosed last year and likely had
it c.30 years.
Aldosterone damages most systems in the body including the heart (I have A fib and a pacemaker) and kidneys.
One has to take an aldosterone antagonist and have very low salt diet.
Potentially the fibrosis damage can be reversed.
Regards
Derek
Ps. You live in a beautiful country, have been to both islands and our month there has very special memories.
Thanks for your input.
Conn's is potentially curable and I believe it caused my type2.
The high level of aldosterone causes insulin
resistance.
I was only diagnosed last year and likely had
it c.30 years.
Aldosterone damages most systems in the body including the heart (I have A fib and a pacemaker) and kidneys.
One has to take an aldosterone antagonist and have very low salt diet.
Potentially the fibrosis damage can be reversed.
Regards
Derek
Ps. You live in a beautiful country, have been to both islands and our month there has very special memories.
ButtterflyLady
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- Acceptance of health treatment claims that are not adequately supported by evidence. I dislike it when people sell ineffective and even harmful alternative health products to exploit the desperation of people with chronic illness.
Thanks Derek, I get my electrolytes checked from time to time and they always seem to be in the normal range. It's good to keep an eye on these things.
