Comments on: Diabetes: You Have a Choice

By: | Melatonin Supplement Information

| Melatonin Supplement Information — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:18:18 +0000

You can always manage Diabetes by proper diet and nutrition. Food supplements also help slow down some of the side effects of high blood sugar.
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By: Pubsgal

Pubsgal — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:45:02 +0000

Oh, thought I would also add that while my previous lifestyle (sedentary, eating lots of not-so-good food along with the healthy stuff) hastened my development of type 2–no doubt in my mind–I have to wonder how much of that could be considered “choice” when the symptoms of high blood sugar (hunger, tiredness, mental fuzziness) robbed me of the mental clarity and the energy to get myself on track. I think diagnosis provided the necessary “shock,” as well as ensured I got the help I needed to take better care of myself.
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By: Pubsgal

Pubsgal — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:30:19 +0000

From what I’ve read, type 2 diabetes is a combination of genetics (inherited and/or damaged by environmental pollutants) and lifestyle; otherwise, wouldn’t *everyone* who is overweight and sedentary develop it?

I’d be the first to agree, though, that healthy eating and regular exercise can go a long way to help manage (and possibly prevent or delay) diabetes: I’ve implemented both and have enjoyed an a1c in the “normal” range for nearly a year now. But I would in no way say that I’m “cured.” I still need to eat clean, watch my carbs, monitor my blood glucose, and take Metformin twice a day. (Although that might change; my doctor is talking about reducing my dose, since I’m doing well with the rest. I still want to lose more weight before I take that step.)
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By: chris

chris — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:14:55 +0000

hey hanli, just got to watch the video with the cowboy..what a sweetheart, glad he was able to turn his health around.
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By: Evita

Evita — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:57:00 +0000

Hi Hanlie

I am so glad you talked about this topic! With me being away I had no chance to post anything about it.

You did such an awesome job and combined a host of great references and resources.

You know I got a review request for a book for diabetes and how to cope with it a few months ago (out of respect for the author will not mention the title or their name) Anyway I just could not do it, meaning write any review about it, because this person living with diabetes felt the world needed to revolve around them and that diabetes (type 2 by the way) was some horrible stroke of bad luck. That the soda, chocolate bars, etc had nothing to do with it.

You know I always speculated that diabetes was preventable to get, and after watching Alex Ortener’s film Rawfor30 – I now realize that not only is it preventable, but it is reversible too!!!

I mean how amazing is that! But it is as you say, some people would rather die than change. So I learn everyday that we cannot help everyone. Some people may be complaining out there, but very quickly look the other way when you offer them a solution. Go figure…
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