Oldvatr
Expert
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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
Our ability to generate and use insulin is actually a volume problem, not necessarily weight. Think bulk and mass not weight. Weight reduction does seem to play a part, as has been advised for many decades now. That advice is still valid. The problem us T2D suffer is metabolic syndrome, which is a byproduct of the diabetes. It is responsible for our weight gain especially around the midriff and belly. The Newcastle diet studies have demonstrated that some T2D are able to get into remission by dieting for severe weight loss (15% reduction) but that remission recedes if weight is gained back again after the diet. So yes, weight is part of the enigma. Insulin has to spread out to all areas of the body to work its magic, so the bigger the body the less effective insulin is. It makes sense and is demonstrated by many studies.It's pretty hard not to be self blaming when most of the info. Out there says weight plays a major role in type 2 diabetes.
So since I allowed myself to get so fat I am to blame for it.
But
I'm not too sure it is now. As my weight loss hadn't helped. NONE of my health conditions. In fact 1 got worse!! Maybe a coincidence but very disappointing.
That said, T2D weight is due to the metabolic disorder, and is not something to beat ourselves with, but losing weight helps when we want to fight back. But it is not a simple solution to solve. There are otherfactors at play such as insulin resistance and insulin insufficiency.