Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 1 Diabetes
Pancreas producing insulin again?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Bebo321" data-source="post: 1547048" data-attributes="member: 68730"><p>Hi there,</p><p>Apologies for the delay in responding - I have only just seen your reply.</p><p>Of course you are correct in saying that insulin is necessary for the body to function (you unfortunately have first hand experience of this). My query was out of genuine curiosity around what other functions it performs, when we know that the body has adaptations to negate it's need in certain tasks. </p><p>Your comment about fats being broken down (so fuelling the body with ketones/free fatty acids) and linking it with high blood glucose levels is a little confusing. A high levels of ketones in the body doesn't necessarily correlate with high bloods (a nasty situation). It is perfectly possible to be keto adapted (so follow a low carb diet) and have normal blood glucose levels with T1D. In fact in many respects it is easier to manage blood glucose levels when less insulin is required (so minimising carb loaded meals). </p><p>For most individuals (without insulin resistance) the amount of insulin the body requires as a basal amount is actually pretty small (perhaps 10 units per day on a pump). A crucial function of insulin is to suppress the action of glucagon enough so that the liver doesn't release glucose into the bloodstream unchecked. Over and above that, the insulin will help manage spikes from food or adrenaline/costisol surge (if stressed/ill/hormonal etc). DKA is a specific situation where the body is trying to run on fats (ketones), and the individual is either unable to produce (or is not injecting enough) insulin to control blood glucose levels - a dangerous and traumatic situation for all involved.</p><p>Apologies if I have repeated something you already know.</p><p>The good news is that exercise and T1D is absolutely possible - but that's a whole new topic! </p><p>Wishing you and your son well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bebo321, post: 1547048, member: 68730"] Hi there, Apologies for the delay in responding - I have only just seen your reply. Of course you are correct in saying that insulin is necessary for the body to function (you unfortunately have first hand experience of this). My query was out of genuine curiosity around what other functions it performs, when we know that the body has adaptations to negate it's need in certain tasks. Your comment about fats being broken down (so fuelling the body with ketones/free fatty acids) and linking it with high blood glucose levels is a little confusing. A high levels of ketones in the body doesn't necessarily correlate with high bloods (a nasty situation). It is perfectly possible to be keto adapted (so follow a low carb diet) and have normal blood glucose levels with T1D. In fact in many respects it is easier to manage blood glucose levels when less insulin is required (so minimising carb loaded meals). For most individuals (without insulin resistance) the amount of insulin the body requires as a basal amount is actually pretty small (perhaps 10 units per day on a pump). A crucial function of insulin is to suppress the action of glucagon enough so that the liver doesn't release glucose into the bloodstream unchecked. Over and above that, the insulin will help manage spikes from food or adrenaline/costisol surge (if stressed/ill/hormonal etc). DKA is a specific situation where the body is trying to run on fats (ketones), and the individual is either unable to produce (or is not injecting enough) insulin to control blood glucose levels - a dangerous and traumatic situation for all involved. Apologies if I have repeated something you already know. The good news is that exercise and T1D is absolutely possible - but that's a whole new topic! Wishing you and your son well. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 1 Diabetes
Pancreas producing insulin again?
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…