Anyone with DIABETES on here?

[ipolic]

Hi guys, I am diabetic for 25.5 of my 27 years of age, I am diagnosed with type1 when I was 18 months old.

First I was on injections, then as technology advanced pens and now I am proud owner of insulin pump which helps me a lot and it's god bless.

I recently started one of first mainstream projects, Sugar Hacker: http://www.sugarhacker.com where I write about different topics related to diabetes.

How are you hacking your sugar levels, whats your hba1c, you have any questions I can help you with ?

[PR_Glen]

I'm not diabetic but I most certainly have 'hacked my sugar levels' recently and it has changed a lot for me for the good.

By switching to an extremely low carbohydrate diet I have lost around 35 lbs, down to a 29 inch waist and on my way to being around 12% body fat for the first time in my life. I do some heavy weight training as well, but I have been for MANY years without these kinds of results until I have switched to this lifestyle. I also do intermittent fasting which helped a LOT with balancing my blood sugar levels. I used to be half faint in the mornings if i ever skipped breakfast and I'd normally make up for it eating trash at lunch. now i have anywhere from 12-16 hours gaps in between meals while never being hungry until lunch and dinner--even a late dinner.

I have come a long way in a very short amount of time and would hope others would consider trying the same as it is a good feeling.

[wehateporn]

Do you know which vaccine caused your diabetes?

[Tam]

I was diagnosed in 2007 with Type II, but I have been what they told me is borderline since I was about 15 or so. My mom was one of 12 kids and 8 of them have either died or suffered serious diabetic effects, from limbs to eyesight and everything in between. Her mom and dad both lost their lives to this. I wasn't taught any of this, I found out by accident.

Thankfully I always tried to eat healthy and it wasn't as scary as I thought it was going to be when it finally hit me in 2007. I was scared to death, sure, but not like I thought I was going to be about it. I had a great support system and just had to do a bit of diet changes to get mine in check. I've never been food driven and my biggest issue was that I wasn't eating enough... one meal a day and I was good to go. I often would forget to eat until I'd get sick.

I had it pulled down from over 400 to 90 within 30 days, so I did ok with it and maintain it usually no higher than 120. It spikes if I get stressed, but for the most part, it's pretty rock solid.

I had to REALLY start eating more and more careful about portions and so on..... and thank GOD I don't have a sweet tooth, so I don't miss that. I can still have it.. but am very careful about how much and when.

I take 2000mg of Metformin a day, down from about $600 in meds when I was diagnosed... my A1# is about 5.7ish. I contain it with diet, exercise and Metformin.

I always knew I'd end up with it... I also keep a close eye on my kids blood sugar... just to be on top of it with them, since it didn't seem to be important to my parents.

[wehateporn]

Originally Posted by Tam

I was diagnosed in 2007 with Type II, but I have been what they told me is borderline since I was about 15 or so. My mom was one of 12 kids and 8 of them have either died or suffered serious diabetic effects, from limbs to eyesight and everything in between. Her mom and dad both lost their lives to this. I wasn't taught any of this, I found out by accident.

Thankfully I always tried to eat healthy and it wasn't as scary as I thought it was going to be when it finally hit me in 2007. I was scared to death, sure, but not like I thought I was going to be about it. I had a great support system and just had to do a bit of diet changes to get mine in check. I've never been food driven and my biggest issue was that I wasn't eating enough... one meal a day and I was good to go. I often would forget to eat until I'd get sick.

I had it pulled down from over 400 to 90 within 30 days, so I did ok with it and maintain it usually no higher than 120. It spikes if I get stressed, but for the most part, it's pretty rock solid.

I had to REALLY start eating more and more careful about portions and so on..... and thank GOD I don't have a sweet tooth, so I don't miss that. I can still have it.. but am very careful about how much and when.

I take 2000mg of Metformin a day, down from about $600 in meds when I was diagnosed... my A1# is about 5.7ish. I contain it with diet, exercise and Metformin.

I always knew I'd end up with it... I also keep a close eye on my kids blood sugar... just to be on top of it with them, since it didn't seem to be important to my parents.

You might be aware that Type 2 can be reversed, but it takes a lot of willpower.

Whereas Type 1 is a nasty autoimmune disease.

[rhon23]

I am a type 1

[Juicy D. Links]

Ii was Type 2 years ago caused by my high sugar intake and so on... fast forward and a change in diet ans weight loss and the A1C levels after awhile got to normal and thus didnt need to test blood and so on..

[PR_Glen]

Originally Posted by wehateporn

You might be aware that Type 2 can be reversed, but it takes a lot of willpower.

Whereas Type 1 is a nasty autoimmune disease.

I can agree with you on this, but its not caused by vaccines, if it was everyone would have it, including yourself..

[baddog]

Originally Posted by wehateporn

Do you know which vaccine caused your diabetes?

man . . . . you and Johnny are always on the same page

[wehateporn]

Originally Posted by PR_Glen

I can agree with you on this, but its not caused by vaccines, if it was everyone would have it, including yourself..

I was talking about Type 1

[wehateporn]

Originally Posted by baddog

man . . . . you and Johnny are always on the same page

I haven't seen Johnny posting any studies on vaccines and autoimmune diseases so far

[Tam]

Originally Posted by wehateporn

You might be aware that Type 2 can be reversed, but it takes a lot of willpower.

Whereas Type 1 is a nasty autoimmune disease.

Absolutely, I had been tested on and off since I was 15 and it was always JUST on the verge of it, but never quite close enough to start any meds or treatments, I just really had to be aware of it and the fact it was going to get me one day. I only test now when I eat something different and need to see how my body is going to react, but I am so diligent about it and stay on top of it that I don't have the issues most have. I don't let it define who I am, but it's always there lurking around and I am always conscious of it.

I am just thankful that I wasn't one of the casualties in my family and this was a wakeup call to me to make very sure my KIDS know, where I didn't, growing up. I try and lead by example with them so they know to watch and learn what needs to be done to manage it.

With 10 of the 14 people in my mother's immediate family suffering and dying from it, it makes you keep a close eye on this. But you know? I have a controlled disease, it could be so much worse.

My BIGGEST factor is stress, the eating part I have down to a science, stress is what can do me in in a matter of very little time.

My brother has Type I and was diagnosed after some sort of regimen they put him on for his PTSD after he got back from the War, they were pumping so much shit into him and he landed with Type I Diabetes and he refuses to acknowledge it. I am not even sure what caused his to set in, just know he has it and never did as a child.

I work with him, but when people don't want to do what needs to be done, it's extremely hard to force them to do it. So with my kids, I started n on them at very young ages to always be aware.. not let it define them, but just be aware and cautious.

[pornguy]

Originally Posted by PR_Glen

I'm not diabetic but I most certainly have 'hacked my sugar levels' recently and it has changed a lot for me for the good.

By switching to an extremely low carbohydrate diet I have lost around 35 lbs, down to a 29 inch waist and on my way to being around 12% body fat for the first time in my life. I do some heavy weight training as well, but I have been for MANY years without these kinds of results until I have switched to this lifestyle. I also do intermittent fasting which helped a LOT with balancing my blood sugar levels. I used to be half faint in the mornings if i ever skipped breakfast and I'd normally make up for it eating trash at lunch. now i have anywhere from 12-16 hours gaps in between meals while never being hungry until lunch and dinner--even a late dinner.

I have come a long way in a very short amount of time and would hope others would consider trying the same as it is a good feeling.

I do similar but not the fasting.

Drop 90% of the carbs cut back on the fruits to a normal level of 1 a day or so. and Walk and most people will drop 10 to 15 pounds.

Do your carbs in the morning only and limited.

[wehateporn]

There are other vaccines which increase the rate of Type 1 Diabetes too, but for now let's look at the Hib

Association between type 1 diabetes and Hib vaccine
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1116914/

"Furthermore, the potential risk of the vaccine exceeds the potential benefit. We compared a group that received four doses of the vaccine, a group that received one dose, and a group that was not vaccinated. The cumulative incidence of diabetes per 100 000 in the three groups receiving four, one, and no doses of the vaccine was 261, 237, and 207 at age 7 and 398, 376, and 340 at age 10 respectively."

[wehateporn]

Originally Posted by Tam

My brother has Type I and was diagnosed after some sort of regimen they put him on for his PTSD after he got back from the War, they were pumping so much shit into him and he landed with Type I Diabetes and he refuses to acknowledge it. I am not even sure what caused his to set in, just know he has it and never did as a child.

Like you say them pump them with all kinds of vaccines when they go to war. To trigger an autoimmune disease one has to tinker with the immune system.

[wehateporn]

" Last year doctors attending an conference of the American College for Advancement in Medicine overwhelmingly agreed that vaccines can cause chronic diseases such as diabetes."

http://vaccines.net/newpage112.htm

[shake]

Yes, I've been type 1 since about 2002.=

[SCORE Ralph]

Type 1 at age 18. 800+ put me in a comma for a few days. Been on insulin pump for 7 yrs+

[Bat_Man]

I heard about insulin pump is that not effective as injections and very much costly to afford..is this true?

[rhon23]

I just switched from old school needles to the pens. same damn thing if you ask me but the pens look a little more discreet. I hear the pump is good but I am just not sure I want it

[ipolic]

Originally Posted by shake

Yes, I've been type 1 since about 2002.=

Congrats, how are you treating diabetes ?

[brassmonkey]

could someone pass the icy hot?? and prunes?

[SCORE Ralph]

Originally Posted by Bat_Man

I heard about insulin pump is that not effective as injections and very much costly to afford..is this true?

Ive used injections, pens, and now the pump for nearly a decade. Within the year of getting my first pump (I've had 3), my sugar was more controlled and never went back to injections or pens. Insulin pump simulates the pancreas in which it is a constant delivery of insulin instead of just a few times a days for injections.

[ipolic]

Originally Posted by SCORE Ralph

Type 1 at age 18. 800+ put me in a comma for a few days. Been on insulin pump for 7 yrs+

Been there 25 yrs ago. Insulin pump ROCKS!

[ipolic]

Originally Posted by Bat_Man

I heard about insulin pump is that not effective as injections and very much costly to afford..is this true?

It's effective same as injections because same insulin i most cases is inside. It's so much easier to deliver insulin and it's kick ass!

[ipolic]

Originally Posted by rhon23

I just switched from old school needles to the pens. same damn thing if you ask me but the pens look a little more discreet. I hear the pump is good but I am just not sure I want it

Trust me you want it. Do research, go for it, you will never look back!

[shake]

Originally Posted by ipolic

Congrats, how are you treating diabetes ?

Just MDI, as I don't like the idea of a pump on me all the time. I stay lean and get a lot of exercise mountain biking all the time which keeps my insulin resistance & dose very low. Normal hA1c in the 6 range and not too many hypos so I'm doing pretty good.

[ipolic]

Originally Posted by shake

Just MDI, as I don't like the idea of a pump on me all the time. I stay lean and get a lot of exercise mountain biking all the time which keeps my insulin resistance & dose very low. Normal hA1c in the 6 range and not too many hypos so I'm doing pretty good.

Congrats

[SCORE Ralph]

Originally Posted by rhon23

I just switched from old school needles to the pens. same damn thing if you ask me but the pens look a little more discreet. I hear the pump is good but I am just not sure I want it

1 pinch every 3 days for constant delivery and control of my sugars even when Im sleeping, or partying, or doing whatever... as opposed to 3-5 shots a day, carrying supplies around, having to excuse myself to inject... yea, insulin pump all the way. Never looked back.

[ipolic]

Originally Posted by SCORE Ralph

Ive used injections, pens, and now the pump for nearly a decade. Within the year of getting my first pump (I've had 3), my sugar was more controlled and never went back to injections or pens. Insulin pump simulates the pancreas in which it is a constant delivery of insulin instead of just a few times a days for injections.

I second this, insulin pump rocks!

[Vapid - BANNED FOR LIFE]

Your kidneys probably just failed at the wrong time. Vaccinations will do that.

[SCORE Ralph]

Originally Posted by Monotony

Your kidneys probably just failed at the wrong time. Vaccinations will do that.

YEeaa.... the kidneys.

[pimpware]

Originally Posted by Tam

Metformin.

Cheap and one of the best diabetes pill.

It is mainly used by T2 but in some cases it is used by T1 with high insulin resistance.

My son is 12 years old and T1 since 6 and because of his insulin resistance his endocrinologist prescribed 1000mg every main meal and it really kick the insulin(humalog) effect.

[rhon23]

Originally Posted by pimpware

Cheap and one of the best diabetes pill.

It is mainly used by T2 but in some cases it is used by T1 with high insulin resistance.

My son is 12 years old and T1 since 6 and because of his insulin resistance his endocrinologist prescribed 1000mg every main meal and it really kick the insulin(humalog) effect.

Yeah I do humalog on a slide and take metformin before my biggest meal as well. Lantus once a day too. I was 15 when I was diagnosed. I am 41 now and have lost an eye to it as well as other probs here and there. If he manages it real good when he is younger he will have less probs when he is older. I sometimes wish I didnt think I was invincible at a young age.

[SCORE Ralph]

Originally Posted by rhon23

Yeah I do humalog on a slide and take metformin before my biggest meal as well. Lantus once a day too. I was 15 when I was diagnosed. I am 41 now and have lost an eye to it as well as other probs here and there. If he manages it real good when he is younger he will have less probs when he is older. I sometimes wish I didnt think I was invincible at a young age.

Yea, I would imagine you develop certain routines and habbits as a kid that as an adult its harder to adapt. It was insane difficult to adjust at age 18.

[shimmy2]

no sugar, no soda, no juice. minimal fruits, and lots of protein... tuna/chicken etc. i had an ex who was diabetic in canada. i dont know if she ever learned. anyhow few people here in islands have diabetes or even know what insulin is, not much synthetic garbage in the food pool here. i do think it can be controlled by diet/exercise

[SCORE Ralph]

Originally Posted by shimmy2

no sugar, no soda, no juice. minimal fruits, and lots of protein... tuna/chicken etc. i had an ex who was diabetic in canada. i dont know if she ever learned. anyhow few people here in islands have diabetes or even know what insulin is, not much synthetic garbage in the food pool here. i do think it can be controlled by diet/exercise

Can? Hmmm Type 2s definitely can. Not type 1s. Even when you're not eating you require a basal amount of insulin. I produce none. You can't diet / exercise while you sleep which is a rather huge chunk of time in your day. You'd pretty much have to coast near low sugars all day and into your sleep which has its own dangers. So sure you 'can' with its own dangers.

[2012]

[ipolic]

Originally Posted by SCORE Ralph

Can? Hmmm Type 2s definitely can. Not type 1s. Even when you're not eating you require a basal amount of insulin. I produce none. You can't diet / exercise while you sleep which is a rather huge chunk of time in your day. You'd pretty much have to coast near low sugars all day and into your sleep which has its own dangers. So sure you 'can' with its own dangers.

+1 from me.

[seoguy]

Type 1 here since about 4 years. I'm at 5.8 and don't have any problems, I use a pen and can't imagine using a pump. What I don't undestand is why there are no small pens yet. They could be made much smaller..

[SCORE Ralph]

Originally Posted by seoguy

Type 1 here since about 4 years. I'm at 5.8 and don't have any problems, I use a pen and can't imagine using a pump. What I don't undestand is why there are no small pens yet. They could be made much smaller..

Just wait til that insulin resistance starts kicking in. Took about 5-7 yrs for mine to reach what is my current resistance (15 yrs type 1 diabetic here).

[seoguy]

Originally Posted by SCORE Ralph

Just wait til that insulin resistance starts kicking in. Took about 5-7 yrs for mine to reach what is my current resistance (15 yrs type 1 diabetic here).

Does that happen for sure? I know that I don't create any insulin myself anymore. My doc told me I'm doing well and there's no reason it shouldn't stay like that.

[PR_Glen]

Originally Posted by wehateporn

I was talking about Type 1

yes, and I was talking about how all of us, including you, were vaccinated to some degree when we were born and as children, yet most of us don't have it. So this would leave holes in that theory would it not?

I think jumping into a giant collection of vaccines is a bad idea as well, mostly because it is unnecessary but I know that the big ones save lives and are a practically the single reason why our population has grown over the past 100 years or so.

[wehateporn]

Originally Posted by PR_Glen

yes, and I was talking about how all of us, including you, were vaccinated to some degree when we were born and as children, yet most of us don't have it. So this would leave holes in that theory would it not?

Vaccines are not black and white, everyone reacts differently to a vaccine. That's why we have to look at data in terms of 100,000's to get an idea of what percentage are going down with Diabetes Type 1 and other autoimmune disorders post vaccination. We are not just creating immunity against the virus part of the vaccine, there are many other parts including contamination, which we can then create immunity too. For example, some people get peanut allergies from the peanut oil in the vaccine, we call it an allergy, but it's more accurate to say one has gained immunity to the peanut oil.

Originally Posted by PR_Glen

I think jumping into a giant collection of vaccines is a bad idea as well, mostly because it is unnecessary but I know that the big ones save lives and are a practically the single reason why our population has grown over the past 100 years or so.

Yep, the giant collection of vaccines, especially in the USA, contributes to the very poor childhood mortality rate in the USA; it's the worst of any 1st world nation.

As for population growth, this is down to improved sanitation and nutrition, though Big Pharma try to credit it to vaccines as it proves incredibly useful for their marketing

[pimpware]

For one with T1 diabetes it really doesn't matter where it came from or praying for a cure or whatever, the best way to deal with it is to accept it and learn to live with it.

Originally Posted by rhon23

I am 41 now and have lost an eye to it as well as other probs here and there. If he manages it real good when he is younger he will have less probs when he is older. I sometimes wish I didnt think I was invincible at a young age.

Don't blame yourself, yeah I know at that age we all feel invincible, but 26 ago you probably didn't had digital glucometer technology or hA1c tests, I bet you had to rely only in urine test strips. I can't imagine how people could guess the amount of insulin to take.

[rhon23]

well it has kept me completely sober.