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I cut back on red meat and milk products several years ago... Hair loss and chronic tooth decay and sinus issues slowly diminished after about a year. The issue of diet is so murky, now, because food and food quality has changed over the decades, imo. I ate plenty of red meat and dairy throughout my life. Why did these health "indicators" clearly improve when I stopped? I don't know and I really don't care. My family knows my story. That's my primary concern.
Let's face reality; no 50-Something is gonna stop eating red meat and dairy...
Hell, no 10, 20, 30, or 40 Something aint, either...View Thread

Every month I write too many checks and some end up bouncing and then they would turn off my water. What do I do when this happens?
Answer: I check my bank balance, everyday, and, also, whenever I write a check, so my water don't get turned off no more!View Thread

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1. Blood Glucose
2. Blood Cholesterol
3. Blood Pressure
A safe, daily exercise program and medical nutrition therapy are key to accomplishing all of the above mentioned goals.
IMO, he's in imminent danger of suffering a stroke or similar catastrophic condition so he needs immediate intervention, now. If you seriously think, with your knowledge base of Type 2 Diabetes, that you can control all of these issues, yourself, I wish you the best of luck. If you think all you have to do is control the amount of carbs he eats or simply take a handful of medications, I wish you even more luck. From my perspective, he's very lucky to be alive, right now, and, he's plum run out of options. I sure hope both you and he realize the gravity of the situation you find yourself in...View Thread

Inside us, we possess every tool needed to repair and heal all lifestyle wounds. Obesity, T2D, Heart Disease...even, Cancer!
This is why I've said this to anyone who'll listen: Diabetes is the ultimate blessing...It's an absolute friggin' "Game-Changer". If you study this disease and learn to master it, it will provide true meaning to the phrase, "God does not give us problems that we can't handle."
South70, I know you think I'm mean and insensitive. I am not!; I so badly want you to succeed so you can come to see what I see. That anger and frustration is a choice...That being happy is a goddamn choice!...That having peace is within everyone's grasp...And, that we possess every tool we're ever gonna need, right inside! Work the problem for it is yours and no one else and, in the end life, you'll feel such appreciation and gratitude for your life. This is what the challenge of diabetes has to offer...View Thread

Lifestyle changes are, without a doubt, the most effective means of controlling or delaying onset of Type 2 Diabetes (60%). Metformin has shown a 31% effective rate in controlling T2D.
Yes, you have changed your diet...But, No, for whatever reason, you have not lost weight (just 5-10% weight loss have shown dramatic results). Although the diagnosis of diabetes is defined by elevated blood sugars, there are MANY FACTORS that can spike it, including and especially other medications. This is why Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity are so closely intertwined. Contrary to what the world believes, diet is not effective, alone.View Thread

Oh, that's plenty of details! Great! Let's play doctor!..This is exactly what I was talking about the other day. T2D is commonly accompanied with other comorbidities and without a thorough review of said conditions and associated drugs, family history, predispositions, patient history, blood work-up, etc...it's impossible to provide a reasonable "guess" as to what's going on.
In other words, you need to do yourself a big solid and find a doctor...fast!
This is the inherent danger of diabetes forums. Each situation is unique and different and dangerous symptoms like numbness, weakness and tremors are red flags. It's "No Messin' Around!" time...
...just sayin', ya know?View Thread

...and, show me someone who has trouble sleeping and I'll show you someone who is not moving enough, each day...
...and, show me someone whose not moving enough each day and...
The article begins like so, "The hero scientist who defeats cancer will likely never exist." http://healthland.time.com/2013/04/01/the-conspiracy-to-end-cancer/
I urge you to read this article to its completion. By gaining an understanding of the complexities of cancer, only then, will you come to appreciate the complexities of diabetes.
And, then you will realize, how ridiculous and audacious it is to think that any single drug could ever "cure" this disease.
Proper rest, exercise and a healthy diet are absolute essentials to controlling diabetes.View Thread

Of course, the doctors are not all at fault...
Doctors will tell you what they're obligated to tell you: "Patient's Miranda Rights"
- You need to stop smoking
- You need to stop drinking alcohol and soda
- You need to eat more fruits and vegetables
- You need to walk at least 30 minutes, 5 days a week, at the very least
- You need to lose 10 -15 pounds
If you answer, "No", then, "Next patient, please..."
If you answer, "Yes", then, "Next patient, please..."
Doctors at not all at fault; Doctor's aint messin' around, anymore! Change your lifestyle or take the pill (or shot). Either way, I've got a business to run. Choice is yours...
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What does this say about the fact that we know this, but few can eat this way? What does this say that most doctors, even today, prescribe diabetes medications, first, on new diabetes diagnosis?View Thread
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