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over a year ago
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So I’ve been told I’m now diabetic and it’s a genetic problem rather than what I eat etc m tall and slim never smoked small drinker and eat pretty healthy and exercise 4-5 times a week so how can I possibly reverse this if I’m already as healthy as I can be ? |
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"Type 2 and yes I’m gutted "
If your diet and exercise is already good, am guessing medication would most likely be an option but I’m not a doctor.
I wonder if strength training and increasing the amount of muscle you have may help? Just a thought.
I have a family history of diabetes in all the men so I guess I will get there one day. |
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"Life is unkind. Hopefully you have family members who can help and guide you. Being diabetic is not all doom and gloom if under control.x"
Very true!
It’s never stopped any of the men in my family from living their lives. Once you learn how yo control it for you, you’ll be mostly way to living with it. That initial learning / fine tuning food, exercise and meds always seems the hardest bit. Best wishes to you. |
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"Looks that way I’ve been told to cut out bread pasta rice potatoes etc it’s all I eat lol "
You can have bread & pasta & rice, just in moderation and the wholemeal version
Spuds are strange, cos you can have boiled, but it is recommended you stay away from mash & jackets
It's to do with their composition and how it releases sugars
Same with fruit - most fruits ok, smoothies, not so much |
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Thats really interesting - do you mind if i ask how they have cited type 2 as genetic? Did they suggest you have inherited it somewhow?
Everything i have read tends to portray a general message that Type 2 is lifestyle driven and also a recent modern thing? |
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"Type 2 and yes I’m gutted
Very few reverse it
Learn to live with it and adapt
I assume yours will be diet controlled for now? "
It is reversible, if you follow the directions on your diet sheet, and go for regular check ups  |
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I’m not going to offer advice op as I have no clue what’s going on with my diabetes as I’ve been a type one for 23 years but now my new specialist thinks I may be actually a type two so I’m well confused and fucked off.
All I can suggest is not to panic and listen to professional advice which is something I never did and because I didn’t I’m suffering now!!!
Best of luck op.
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"Thats really interesting - do you mind if i ask how they have cited type 2 as genetic? Did they suggest you have inherited it somewhow?
Everything i have read tends to portray a general message that Type 2 is lifestyle driven and also a recent modern thing? "
That is the media for you ... which loosely speaking is correct, for many it is about lifestyle, exercise weight etc, hence why it is perceived as ‘modern disease’ but it is well known - but not often highlighted that genetics does have a part to play here for some.
They are already healthy, slim and exercising ... all the good stuff we are supposed to do - but there is a familial history of it - just VERY unfortunate!
R x |
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GP’s have been known to get things wrong. They told me I maybe diabetic and after proper test done told me I was perfectly healthy. Eating a balanced healthy diet, regular exercise and rest helps maintain that balance. Listen to your body and the professional medical advise. Stay strong knowing you are in control.  |
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"Thats really interesting - do you mind if i ask how they have cited type 2 as genetic? Did they suggest you have inherited it somewhow?
Everything i have read tends to portray a general message that Type 2 is lifestyle driven and also a recent modern thing? "
https://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/type-2-diabetes/type-2-diabetes-causes
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-and-genetics.html
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-2-diabetes/
3 links there that discuss lifestyle and genetic links to type 2 diabetes.... All found within 1 minute of googling lol
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There is a fab red talk by an American physician I forget her name explaining the disease, it's far more complex and its hormonal so dont beat yourself up about your lifestyle you are probably just one of the many people who's body has an insulin intolerance |
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OP research online. Type 3 is not just for fat people lol there are many factors that can cause someone to develop type 2 diabetes. Diabetes UK have great sources of information and a very informative forums section.
Diet can have a great impact. Speak to your gp or diabetic nurse obviously before making sweeping changes to your diet. Lots of research has been done with regards to insulin resistance and low carb diets. I know a few people on the forums who have been successful at reversing their diabetic diagnosis or at least putting it in 'remission'. I very nearly did it but then hit a low point and fell off the wagon as it were. |
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"So I’ve been told I’m now diabetic and it’s a genetic problem rather than what I eat etc m tall and slim never smoked small drinker and eat pretty healthy and exercise 4-5 times a week so how can I possibly reverse this if I’m already as healthy as I can be ?"
I have that one as do my siblings 2 of them are very slim so are borderline our mum had it but me being bigger am on metformin unusual as u very slim x |
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Thank you all for taking the time to message me in here I’m sure in time I will be ok just at the moment I’m gutted as I see myself as pretty healthy and can’t understand how I’ve ended up diabetic |
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"Thats really interesting - do you mind if i ask how they have cited type 2 as genetic? Did they suggest you have inherited it somewhow?
Everything i have read tends to portray a general message that Type 2 is lifestyle driven and also a recent modern thing?
https://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/type-2-diabetes/type-2-diabetes-causes
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-and-genetics.html
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-2-diabetes/
3 links there that discuss lifestyle and genetic links to type 2 diabetes.... All found within 1 minute of googling lol
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Thanks for those; its interesting that the genetic factor is hardly ever mentioned and its all about "fat people"....good old media again perhaps. |
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"Thats really interesting - do you mind if i ask how they have cited type 2 as genetic? Did they suggest you have inherited it somewhow?
Everything i have read tends to portray a general message that Type 2 is lifestyle driven and also a recent modern thing? "
I was told mine is femoral something like that by docs have told my kids to get a check from tesco my eldest daughter is very slim and is borderline allready she is 46 so will probably get there 2 ! X |
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Stay positive, you may feel its all doom & gloom, it wouldn't be normal if you never. The biggest piece of advice I can give you is educate yourself on your condition. There's loads of support pages out there with people willing to help. Listen to your GP and specialist team. Good luck, stay healthy |
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I think I need putting down 
Anyway OP, I hope you cope, and just stay strong x 