I have been a diabetic for 33 years now.  I am very healthy and no problems yet!  My a1c is 6.1 and steady! Since I turned 40... my weight has been an issue... I exercise 4x a week..... My diet is great, My dr. states that this is a side effect from taking insulin for 30+ years..... I refuse to hear this..... Any Diabetics out there, 40+ have any weight loss success stories that will help me?  Your help is GREATLY appreciated!
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I'm not diabetic but I have friend who is. She is 43 and weight has been an issue with her also. Her doctor put her on a new drug specifically for diabetics and weight loss. I do not know what the name of the drug is but perhaps your doctor does. It's another injection though (every time you eat) and it may cause nausea a vomiting, but she said that those symptoms disappear with continued use. Good luck!
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Most of us who are Type II have TROUBLE losing weight; most Type II diabetics do not lose weight nearly this fast.  It may be that you need to be taking insulin instead of or in addition to Metformin.  Please contact an endocrinologist at once to be tested.
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This will depend on several things but it sounds like you have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes which can often be controlled by diet.\n\nThere are a few key guidelines:\n\nAvoid foods with processed sugar.\n\nHave a piece of fruit 3 times per day.  That actually did me in for sweets, after 3 months of that much fruit I got really tired of anything that tasted sweet!\n\nEat 5 small meals per day instead of 2 or 3 larger ones.  Don't skip breakfast.  Have a slightly early lunch.  Your 3rd meal would be a small mid afternoon snack (like an apple with a 2 or 3 ritz crackers).  Dinner can be very normal but eat small portions.  Plan ahead that your 5th meal is still coming so leave some room and don't eat all the way to feeling full.  The 5th meal should also be a light snack with fruit and a bread (like the afternoon meal) but should include some protein about an hour or so before you go to bed.  The protein is slower to digest and get its sugar into your system so it helps your blood sugar from getting too low during the night.  A little cheese or some milk is good.  Or just something left over in the fridge from dinner.\n\nThe temptation is to replace sugars with fats for flavor.  Try not to fall into that trap.  Fish is good if you like it.  Tuna salad with tomato paste instead of mayo is a sandwich I like for lunch.\n\nThere are some "free" foods.  These are basically things you can eat anytime during the day and they won't impact your blood sugar much.  Carrots (I hate those), pickles (get some without sugar if you can, I found kosher pickles usually have no sugar).\n\nIncrease the amount of vegetables you eat throughout the day.  They have fewer calories and the bulk can help you feel fuller.\n\nThere are some things I've learned to avoid.  Watermelon sky rockets my blood sugar, the sauce on take out pizza, rice.\n\nI fear I'm rambling now, but it's a great time to be diabetic (comparatively) because of so many choices in artificial sweetener (I think Splenda is best, except when they put it in special splenda diet drinks).  \n\nI hope that helps.  It's been 20 years since I started and then they discovered I was actually a slow starting Type 1 diabetic.  While I was on the good diet, I felt better than I ever had before.\n\nGood luck.\n\nI'm happy to answer other questions from my experience if you drop me a line.
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I have all the conditions you have.  I have been married/together with my husband and had 11 years of unprotected sex, and never did get pregnant.  \n\nThey told me that Metformin (Glucophage) could help reverse some of the damage that we 'insulin resistant' PCOS patients are.  I have started having periods again, although still highly irregular, but at least now I am having them now and again.  \n\nI'm nearly 41 and started having intermittent periods at abo0ut 38.  /shrug\n\nThey told me Clomid would also need to be taken by me, if I had ever wished to conceive.  I decided against having children with the 'health issues' I already had, and then a heart attack at 36 -- so, that ended my choice for a child, and while I am sad about it, I know for sure that I made the right choice for me.  \n\nI wish you the best, and if you wish to have a baby, please do this earlier than later as the older you get the harder it becomes.  Before 30 for sure!  Good Luck and I wish you the best :)
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Read my article on calorie consumption/calorie saving...here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweek.htm\nThere is probably about 400-600 calories in something like that...depends on the size and stuff, but I would have to run on the treadmill for about 50 minutes to burn that off...then I would still be back where I was.  If I DIDNT eat it, then the 400-600 calories that I burn on the treadmilll would be weight off my ass.  I lost 54 lbs...my before and after pic is on my site here http://www.healthandstrength.net \nI refuse to eat sugar and things that won't benefit my body...YES they are tastly, but really...you dont need it.  Eating them everyother day will most likely cause insulin insensitivity and eventually maybe diabetes.  Sugar is evil!  I treat it as the poison that it is. \nGood luck!
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Diets of any kind can be hazardous if you are diabetic.  You are dealing with the issue of insulin resistance, which can make attempts at weight loss frustrating.\n\nInsulin resistance in basic terms is the body's reluctance to give up its stores of fat.\n\nIn terms of diet bars, I would recommend the South Beach ones.  They have the fewest harmful ingredients and have the lowest glycemic index.  \n\nAs far as alchohol goes, it would have to be something like Bicardi or some other beverage that does not contain the sugar Maltose.  Even wine contains sugar.  The issue isn't the alcohol, it is what else is contained in the drink.  Look for drinks that say 'low carb'.  I don't drink that much, so no specific names some to mind.  Stay away from the beer, wine coolers and wine.\n\nHere are a few tricks I have used to stabilize the blood sugar and to break down that insulin resistance.  Like Cinnamon?  Smother your food with it.  Cinnamon contains natural componds that stabilize the blood sugar and cause your fat cells to give up their fat stores.\n\nFish.  Susbtitute the beef and pork with fish.  Fish has omega 3 oils which lower the bad cholestoral and trigyceride levels in your blood.  They also have the effect of stabilizing blood sugar.\n\nLastly always undergo any diet regimen under the supervision of a doctor.  Make sure you monitor your blood sugar levels.  Who knows, taking off those pounds may reverse the diabetes or at least make it easier to manage.\n\nHernias can persist unchanged for years.  My father has had an umbilical hernia all of his life.  He is now 70 years old.  Only your doctor can give you the best answer.\n\nGood luck and God bless.
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I too have IRS, it can be treated by taking certain medicines for Diabetics. I take Fortamet. Insuline Resistance Syndrome (IRS) can also cause uncontrollable weight gain. The medicines will allow your cells to take the insulin and you will lose weight if you've gained any. Don't worry though, everything will be fine. Just see a specialist of internal medicine. If there are any metabolic centers where you live that wouild be the best place to start. Good luck honey.
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I think it's D. Whatever it is please educate me on it. I happen to have issues with my thyroid, steming from being insulin resistent. Seems that the thyroid controls many hormones and once they are out of whack there is no telling what can happen. It's been fun to say the least.
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let your endocrinologist know that you are interested in finding out about other people with the condition in your living area. most places have diabetic camp, groups, annual fund raising, annual get together trips etc..... your Dr. should know of all of these activities. my son has been diabetic since he was 16 months old and he is currently 12 years old. if you would like to email me with your experiences i would be glad to accommodate.
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Sounds to me like a doctor has been trying to scare you.   Your numbers are fine.   It makes me crazy to see people worried about varying between 80-130.   This tells me that SOMEone has been spooking them about diabetes.   Yes, diabetes is a big problem in our country, but it's also big business.   The profits involved in the testing devices and medication is tremendous.    Some companies will give you a free tester because you will then use their products (via prescription) for the rest of your life, and may not need them.\n\nTrue diabetics have blood sugars like mine, 400s up, or like my cousins, which go from 30 - 400 in one day.   It is irritating as heck to hear people fretting about their blood sugar going up to 130  (usually after eating a chocolate cake).    A doctor or someone is telling them they are potential diabetics, instead of guiding them toward more healthy eating habits.    I have seen this too often lately, and hope people will be responsible and get a second opinion before getting treatment for a disease they don't have.   \n\nGood luck to you!!!!
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Hey Brian.  Diagnosed w/Addison's in 94 and all risidual effects due to such; also living with Epilepsy, three ulcers, effects of surgical abdomal tumor removal, blah, blah, blah, etc... meds include but not limited to:\ncortef, diazide, topomax, protonix, provigil, sodium suppl., potassium suppl., \nOldest daughter diag. Leukemia, in remission now, just had her baby 5 months ago. I am a successful business woman, will rule a small country some day.  I cope great, take meds regularily, just cannot miss that's all.  Eat maybe 2600-4000 calories daily to keep my weight of 130 lbs up, lots and lots of beef-go figure??? \nI am happy, content, healthy, sexy, kind, gentle, wonderful, I say healthy cause I really am considering-everything is under control. There is more, but can't remember due to seizures. he he he
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This has never been studied.\n\nThe good news is that is is probably safe, the bad news is, the reason this is probably so is relacore is CRAP.\n\nWorthless marketing junk. If it worked as it said it would interact with insulin, because it does not work any better than any of the other ephedra wanna-bes it would not be a problem.\n\nEVERY physician will tell you DON'T take the risk. but the real answer is DON'T waste your money , the risk is low becuase the product is worthless and potentially dangerous.\n\nGo ask your doctor about BYETTA.\nA new injectable medicine (non-insulin) called an "incretin"\n\nThe avg pat loses 4 to 6 pounds in the first 1 month and I have seen up to 60 pounds at two years (this is above the avg weight loss)\ninsulin doses go down, and need to be adjusted. there is a high nausea rate, but only 3% of patients stop for this reason.\n\nIt works for weight loss. \n\nIf your doctor is an internist or family pratice they may not be familiar with this med, in that case go see an endocrinologist. It is a safe, brilliant new way for insulin dependant diabetics to get better control of diabetes while losing weight.\n\nTry BYETTA under physician supervision. Please don't try relacore.\nConsider less late night TV too - the infomercials will kill you faster than the diabetes ever could!\nGood luck!
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Hello!  I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about 8 years ago at 24!  My GP diagnosed me and told me that I was slightly outside the normal range.  I went to endocrinologists here and there to be sure everything was being done for me that was possible because I too, had gained weight and that caused me to be depressed.  I was always told if you want to lose weight, it's very simple, eat less or burn more calories.  I felt I was doing all I could.  I educated myself in nutrition and exercise.  I worked out at least 45 min to an hour four to five times a week and ate only whole grains, fresh fruit and veggies.  I cut out all the obvious fats like butter, mayo, salad dressings, creamy soups and sauces.  I quit eating candy, chocolate, pastries and ice cream.  I thought for sure it was just the disease I had and I had to learn to live with being 40 to 50 lbs heavier than I wanted to be.  Then, about two years ago, I separated from my husband and shed several dress sizes and approximately 35 lbs in three weeks from the stress.  By the time my divorce was final, I was down 15 lbs more...I wasn't eating much and when I did, I ate the wrong things.  I had abandoned my healthy lifestyle completely, I wasn't even exercising anymore.  It's been a year since and I have put about 10 to 15 lbs back on but I'm happy and living healthy and have been maintaining.  I went to another endocrinologist recently and he said, "no one ever said why your thyroid failed, we have no reason for it...we are going to find out."  After testing me, he found that there was no cause and believed that I had a "cold" of my thyroid, which I didn't even know was possible.  To be sure, I had to go off of my hormone suppliment and be rechecked.  Did it and he was right!  Your thyroid can get a "cold" and be dysfunctional temporarily.  Be sure your fiance gets checked by a good specialist on a regular basis and make sure she finds one that wants to find out what caused it to fail.  It's possible she has the same problem I had.  Also, have her check how many calories she is taking in per day, keep track and then figure out how much she is burning.  I found out that for my size, I can only take in about 1300 calories a day to maintain my weight because even with exercise, I'm not active enough.  She may think she is doing everything right and she may not be.  There could be another explaination for her weight gain.  I really think mine was because of depression (unhappy marriage).  Here's a link to a website that will allow her to figure out how many calories she burns doing different activities...right down to watching tv and sleeping!  \nhttp://www.healthstatus.com/cbc.html\nHave her go through it and then spend a week recording all of her caloric intake to compare.  Good luck and I hope some of this helped!
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pretty much all the diets today are based on a form of atkins-south beach dietetc..most diabetics are on the same type of thing. They must control their carb intake carefully so it cant be that dangerous...there are a few very sick people who may not be able to follow Atkins safely-severe kidney damage perhaps-check w doctor if you are chronically ill.  I've lost on 20lbs it but after a while I got off and went to bad habits-that happens with a lot of dieters.  There is an emotional impact of eating and one needs to confront that and not blame the specific diet.Im getting back to it now and am losing more slowly as I accept I have some lapses from time to time But it is a really good way to cut off sugar if you are addicted to that. The protein and fats keep you satisfied so you can break the habit since you arent that hungry all the time yo can pass up sugar...with less struggle but you need to be ready to at least try. \nNo sugar is the best advice for us all, but a few people can just  reduce a ltille bit of all foods and do well-they are not carb cravers or those of us who cannto stop at one piece etc. \nWhole grains and other low glycemic index  can be introduced once a person loses and is on maintenance or you cna lose slowly by starting out just reducing carbs little by little A lot of people need more drastic to reduce cravings for bread etc.
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Especially in Type 2 diabetics, there is considerable variation in response to insulin. You are still producing some, but your production rate and the response of your body cells (actually about 2/3 of them) is such that you need that long. \n\nIt is too long, really, and you should discuss with your doctor whether you should go on medication of some kind. One of the sulfonylureas is probably what will be prescribed; these have the effect of making ht epancreas output more insulin than before at the same level of blood glucose. They usually have little other effect, and they may be enough to bring your glucose down to reasonable levels in a reasonable time. \n\nOr you can rely on exercise to do the controlling, but there may not be enough time available for that...
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I to had diabetes type 2 and I beat it..I had caught it just in time..I was taking a pill called actos .There are many ,many sights you can go to for better advise,diet,and excerise on the web..just type diabetic in your browser and look at all the information you have at your finger tips.I wish you the best of luck with this type of condition..it is a tough one go battle.
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Hello dear,\n\nFirst of all you must correct the spelling of "Diabets" and "madecin" to write as "Diabetes" and "medicine" respectively.\n\nIt is fine that you are not depending on Insulin injections and your sugar level is just little more than the normal limits.  There are medicines to cure diabetes but you will not believe.  It happened with many patients of mine and they continued to suffer without taking proper medicines and not listening to my advice.\n\nIn the meantime, please try some home remedies and I am sure you will come back to me after few days for more advice.  I am available on "adam2madam@yahoo.com" and trust is must to mail me.\n\nHome Remedies:\n\n1.  Drink the juice of one bitter gourd, one cucumber and one tomato on empty stomach in the morning on a regular basis.  This will bring your sugar level down and you will feel fresh.\n\n2.  Eat lots of cucumber to get rid of your dry mouth and frequent urination, if any.  Drink lots of water.\n\n3.  Please avoid Banana, Mangoes and Apple Custard completely.  These fruits contain lots of glucose and it is very dangerous for diatebes.\n\n3.  Brisk walking is always helpful for diabetic patients.\n\n4.  Avoid sugar and ice cream.  You may add sugar free tablets to your tea or coffee.\n\n5.  Take 500 ml sugarcan vinegar bottle and put 50 raw garlic flakes into the bottle and leave it for 10 days. Eleventh day onward, take one garlic flake from the bottle with one spoon vinegar after breakfast and see the result.\n\n6.  You must eat lots of other fruits like guava, watermelon, muskmelon, apple, pineapple, papaya and dry fruits to keep your stemina up.\n\n7.  To enhance your immune system, take 300g of Indian Gooseberry powder (preferable known as Amla) and 100g of dried ginger powder.  Mix them well and store in a glass jar.  Take one spoon powder daily by mixing in a glass of water.\n\n8.  Allopathic medicine can be taken if needed.  They only supress the disease and do not cure any ailment.\nAt lost, please do not allow my efforts to go waste and let me know the progress.\n\nBest of health,