---
Re: Questions RE: Type II Diabetes HELP
Re: Questions RE: Type II Diabetes HELP -- Posted by Colleen on 06-28-03 06:22
As everyone says here, "Welcome to the group that no one wants to join."
You have heard some great answers to your questions. I can't add too much
more factual information. I can tell you that taking this illness seriously
and making the changes in your lifestyle necessary to control it will make a
difference in your life. I was diagnosed with an A1c of 10.8. I followed
the advice here and reduced it to 5.4 and got my cholesterol #'s back to
normal withing three months. However, it's not a one-shot deal. Now the
work comes that I have to keep them there. I started out with meds and am
gradually dropping them as I gain more control. Meds are a tool and needing
them doesn't make you inferior to people who control with diet and exercise
alone. The main point is to find a medical team you trust and to take
control seriously.
Keep posting. It makes a difference.
c
"Michael Roback" wrote in message
news:kbbLa.68704$Io.6433171@newsread2.prod.itd.earthlink.net...
>
> I have had a hx of high cholesterol, 215-268 with a rato that ranges from
> 5.1-7.1. I had controlled it with Niacin I thought, and hadn't had a
> physical for several years. Recently, at about 25 LBS overweight, I
finally
> decided to go for a physical. I had put it off as I wanted to lose weight
> to get life insurance and my weight never came off but I never really
worked
> hard at it. I was horrified at my physical to learn that my Cholesterol
was
> at about 275, triglycerides at about 220, LDL was at about 190, HDL 48 and
> my ratio was about 6.1. Also my blood sugar was about 175. When I did
the
> A1C test it came back 9.1. The doctor put me on glucophage and zocor.
The
> questions are:
>
> 1) Is it a foregone conclusion that I am diabetic or could it be a
function
> of my weight? In the past when my weight went down, so did my cholesterol
> numbers.
>
> 2) I am reading that Diabetes can be reversed with diet and exercise but
> some physicians say that in theory it can never be reversed.
>
> 3) If one is genetically predisposed to diabetes, would it develop even
for
> one in good shape with lots of exercise. What I am wondering is if I
> definitely brought it on myself . In other words, had I exercised and been
> at a decent weight is it possible that I would have never developed it or
> would the onset just have been forstalled?
>
> 4) If one monitors and controlls their diabetes, can they live just as
long
> as anyone else without any complications?
>
> 5) Is it better to be off of medication and try to deal with it with diet
> and exercise first?
>
> 6) Anyone have any experiences getting life insurance with controlled
> diabetes and if so how much is it compared to someone who
> does not have it?
>
> 7) I am using KetoDia Sticks to generally check my ketones and glucose.
> Should I invest in a glucometer and if so which one?
>
> 8) I will be visiting the MD for the first time post glucophage in a few
> weeks. What type of reduction in numbers should I be looking for?
>
> 9) Should I get a consult from a endocrinologist?
>
> Thanks for all of your support. I am very new to this. Any good books to
> read?
>
>
Related
Discussion:
Desperate for Help?? (3 posts)
by producer - Last post on: 01-25-05 06:40
Are you desperate for help with your arthritis? Has the loss of Vioxx
and other popular, pain-relieving drugs left you willing to do almost
anything for help?
If you answered yes to either of those questions and you live in the
Washington, D.C. area, then we might want to talk to you.
ABC 7 New... (Read More)
please reply (2 posts)
by Samantha Duff - Last post on: 09-27-04 09:04
Please reply to yesterdays post Re: Question
Thanks.
... (Read More)
Proton Pump Inhibitors Don't Improve Life Expectancy but Do Decrease Need for Surgery (1 posts)
by Roman Bystrianyk - Last post on: 06-02-05 18:28
http://www.healthsentinel.com/org_news.php?event=org_news_print_list_item&id=040
Roman Bystrianyk, "Proton Pump Inhibitors Don't Improve Life
Expectancy but Do Decrease Need for Surgery", Health Sentinel, June 3,
2005,
Proton Pump Inhibitors, or PPIs, are medications that decrease the
amoun... (Read More)
Solution of your Evening Problem (1 posts)
by Jessica_Tom - Last post on: 11-29-04 00:08
There is a useful treatment for this disease is now available in
herbal medicines. A herbal Cream is use in South Asia for this kinds
of diseases like: back pain, joint pain and etc.,
So if you wanna get some quick relief from this pain so u can contact
me as soon as possilbe.
regards
vickyh... (Read More)
Top
Discussions From Our Archives
Tayuya
Get a head start on your New Year's Resolution!!
Charting
Other
Discussion Categories
Diabetes Symptoms
Health Care Policy
Health Care Providers HMO
Arthritis Symptoms
| 
