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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Diet only
Hello - I'm brand new to this community but from what I'm reading, am very happy to have found it and this info. I'm 65, semi-retired now. About 6 months ago I was referred to an endo after a CT scan showed a lesion on my left adrenal gland. After a lot of tests and another CT, am about to have that adrenal removed. The endo also told me I'd "finally" crossed the line from pre- to T2 diabetes but we agreed on no meds for now, and a lot of diet and movement/exercise changes. So, got the FitBit, some more (but not enough) walking despite a painful dicky knee, no sugars other than a minute, token amount of raw honey in hot drinks, vastly reduced carbs, etc etc...and I gained 9 kg in 6 weeks. The doc told me until the adrenal lesion is gone, therefore reducing the vast over-production of cortisone and aldosterone, I shouldn't be astounded at this rapid weight gain. Easy for her to say - gahhh! And, post-surgery, I could see weight loss and, perhaps, a remission of the T2.
Does anyone else have Cushing's as well as T2? How are you managing it? Any post-op advice or info?
Does anyone else have Cushing's as well as T2? How are you managing it? Any post-op advice or info?
