Hi Muggle,
I think @Kezzer was meaning, now you do know about beta cells, has this made anything clearer and helped you make decisions about how better to manage your diabetes?
Better what
And now you have heard about beta cell damage. Isn't the internet wonderful?Beta cell damage, until reading this thread I had never heard of it.
Research, are we saying that everyone with diabetes should do their own research.
My brother is 75, he is type 2. He doesn't have a computer, his children has shown him how to use a "fancy phone. "
Do I tell him stop believing what the NHS has told him and go do some research.
He would say, well they got me through that heart opp, 2 new valves triple by pass. And with their rehabilitation. I can now dig my own garden.
I bet there are very few people on this site that are type 2 and don't have other problems. Thats why we started to look on the www in the first place.
If people follow the lchf and see changes within a couple of weeks, well good luck to them.
I came to this site because, of support, this I have had from Rowan and some others.
Telling people your can't be doing right, or your should be reading labels, I find this very demeaning.
I hope you don't go Rowan you have helped. Best regards Rowan.
The only difference I can see it making is that one ought to then do everything possible to preserve the function of the remaining ones for as long as possible!
Anyone think that diabetes could be hereditary.
Lots of people keep on about a persons weight.
I am the fourth person in my family to have type 2 diabetes, and we were not all over weight.
Beta cells, not " Better" cells
Some information here : http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta_cell
Signy
Anyone think that diabetes could be hereditary.
Lots of people keep on about a persons weight.
I am the fourth person in my family to have type 2 diabetes, and we were not all over weight.
lots of reasons for "metabolic syndrome" including geneticsAnyone think that diabetes could be hereditary.
Lots of people keep on about a persons weight.
I am the fourth person in my family to have type 2 diabetes, and we were not all over weight.
I don't think I would use " wikipedia " for research.
I always start at wiki with stuff I have no idea about..little words and simple, concise themesIt wasn't intended for research, only basic information. But I have some bona fide medical links if you would like to dig a little deeper into beta cell function ?
Signy
Type two contains a wide spectrum of mostly poly-genetic diabetes, usually caused by a combination of life style and other factors and genes. The more diabetes genes you have the greater the risk for developing the disease.Anyone think that diabetes could be hereditary.
Lots of people keep on about a persons weight.
I am the fourth person in my family to have type 2 diabetes, and we were not all over weight.
Agreed Totto ......Type two contains a wide spectrum of mostly poly-genetic diabetes, usually caused by a combination of life style and other factors and genes. The more diabetes genes you have the greater the risk for developing the disease.
Well, no-one has yet come forward with any scientific evidence, and it seems we are so far all in agreement. In the absence of other medical conditions, do low carb properly and it will work. Sugar levels will come right down and quickly. Play about with it and fool yourself, and they won't.
When I saw this topic, I was so excited. I thought maybe someone here will be able to explain why I haven't been able to get my glucose levels down into the normal range after following the LCHF diet for a little more than 3 weeks. And now, I'm crying...
My first glucose reading was 282 mm/dL (15.7 mmol/l). It took me two days to get Bernstein's book, a meter, and the right foods to start the diet.
On day 1 my fasting glucose was 254 mm/dL (14.1 mmol/l), weight was 157 pounds (71 kilograms ). Today is day 27. Fasting glucose was 146 mm/dL (8.1 mmol/l); 2 hours post breakfast 137 mm/dL (7.6 mmol/l); 2 hours post lunch 144 mm/dL (8 mmol/l); weight 152 pounds (67 kilograms).
I'm in ketosis. I've lost 5 pounds (2.3 kilograms), I am making all my food from scratch, weighing it, and figuring out the carbs, fats, and protein and am staying under 40 grams of carbs. I'm drinking water. And I'm now adding sodium. I space meals 4 hours apart, and I have a snack before bed. I'm testing myself 7 times a day. I'm walking 1 - 2 miles a day, or every other day.
My lowest reading to date is 123 mg/dL (6.8 mmol/l). Goal is 83 mg/dL (4.6 mmol/l)
I don't know why it's taking so long. I've been diabetic/prediabetic for at least 10 years, untreated. It began with being hypoglycemic 35 years ago. 3 or 4 years ago, I was diagnosed with gluten sensitivity which eliminated some grains from my diet. I've never taken a diabetes medication, nor am I now. I'm assuming that I'm more insulin resistant now.
I think you all are nice, well meaning people, but I have to say many of these posts have no place on a support forum. We all are unique individuals who respond differently to diet. I'm doing a lot of reading right now, and I'm listening to lectures as I come across them. I will figure this out, and when I do, I'll let you all know.
Going to make dinner now.
This sums me up and what you have said before, I was skirting around the edges and only fooling myself, only day 7 but since I started to proper LCHF my numbers are superb post meal, I feel enlightened and wish I did this years ago!
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