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There's no way to tell how long you have had diabetes. When you get the first results and get a diagnosis, the sugars have been raised at least 3-6 months, in some cases much longer. Complications are a tricky indicator since we can develop them in such different rates. Some people's eyes are fine but they may develop neuropathy or periferal vasculopathy and vice versa. The good news is that with tight control some of the damage can be stopped or even reversed.
The question about infections etc triggering diabetes is good, since I think mine was triggered by extreme stress. Depending on the illness, it may affect your pancreas either directly or indirectly and when you add genetics etc into the mix, results may be development of diabetes. But again it is very difficult to confirm any of this thus we're left just guessing in many cases.
The question about infections etc triggering diabetes is good, since I think mine was triggered by extreme stress. Depending on the illness, it may affect your pancreas either directly or indirectly and when you add genetics etc into the mix, results may be development of diabetes. But again it is very difficult to confirm any of this thus we're left just guessing in many cases.
Hello ShyGirl,
On average, impaired glucose tolerance is believed to begin roughly 12 years before a diagnosis of full-on type 2. Frequent post-meal highs can begin around 8 years prior to diagnosis. Typically, a type 2 will have had what's classed as type 2 for approximately 2 years before it's actually diagnosed.
Figures will obviously vary from person to person, as will the susceptibility to the problems caused by high blood sugars and excess insulin.
Hope this helps,
timo.
On average, impaired glucose tolerance is believed to begin roughly 12 years before a diagnosis of full-on type 2. Frequent post-meal highs can begin around 8 years prior to diagnosis. Typically, a type 2 will have had what's classed as type 2 for approximately 2 years before it's actually diagnosed.
Figures will obviously vary from person to person, as will the susceptibility to the problems caused by high blood sugars and excess insulin.
Hope this helps,
timo.
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Have you got a link to that info ,Timo ?
Hi Sue,
I can't get a direct link to work, but if you Google medscape article 552878 it should be top of the list.
I can't get a direct link to work, but if you Google medscape article 552878 it should be top of the list.
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I read somewhere recently that SOME authorities now think that T2 develops faster than was originally believed. As quick as 3 years from first signs that something's not right.
Sorry can't remember the source.
Sorry can't remember the source.
