Blogcritics: Comments on Type 2 Diabetes

Comment by Walton

Sat, 29 Oct 2005 01:52:30 EDT

As a type II diabetic, I collected many scientific reports about bitter melon (Momordica Charantia) from pubMed. After sorting out those over 250 reports, I posted some directedly or indirectedly related to diabetes published in past 10 years on my website http://mission.comparenews.org I hope it is helpful for other diabetics.

Comment by Laura

Thu, 23 Sep 2004 07:25:02 EDT

A great program I've discovered in helping Diabetes Type 2 is at a place called Green Mountain at Fox Run. It's in Vermont and runs a diabetes program with it's partner, the Joslin Diabetes Center. It's a healthy weight loss program without dieting and the next one is just coming up November 7th for anyone who interested: http://www.fitwoman.com/diabetes.htm.

Comment by Pete Nelson

Tue, 11 Nov 2003 20:57:38 EST

Thanks to all of you for your comments. BB, I agree that there is a genetic factor in Type 2 diabetes (as in Type 1). That can't be ignored. Many overweight people will never get diabetes - but many will, and being overweight is at least a predictor (not a cause, necessarily; although, many experts would say it is a cause, I believe) of a lot of other health problems. For me, I'm just really tired of being fat, and afraid of what it means for my future quality of life (or lack thereof). Thanks, John, for the thanks. Natalie, I'm glad to hear that you're determined to take better care of yourself. I hope we will both be successful. I'm also very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I lost my father to lung and bone cancer a few years ago. It was a sad time for my family and me. I hope that you are doing well as you deal with such a difficult loss.

Comment by Natalie Davis

Tue, 11 Nov 2003 10:24:38 EST

Pete, I am a little heavier than I should be and, being diabetic, it is a constant worry. (Big backslide over the summer while dealing with my dad's illness and death.) But managing the diet is key, and I have redoubled my efforts in that effort in an attempt to take better care of myself and to do what is possible to reverse the progression of the disease. I can't see doctors, so that is the only option available to me, and it is one taken very seriously. Thanks for posting this very important information. If you reach just one person, you've done a great service.

Comment by John Mudd

Tue, 11 Nov 2003 06:26:49 EST

Great job, Pete! Keep up the great work!

Comment by BB

Tue, 11 Nov 2003 04:48:32 EST

Pete you are quite correct that Type 2 diabetes is "a lifestyle disease". However, there is also the genetic predisposition factor that can't be ignored. That is not an excuse however because the disease can be reversed simply by changing our eating habits. Some time ago I was I having symptoms of an unquenchable thirst, fatigue, overweight and having to relieve myself several times times throughout the night. After taking blood tests I was diagnosed as Syndrome-X (borderline diabetic). That was enough for me to do something about it. I searched the internet and listened Dr. Mirkin on the radio (drmirkin.com) and soon discovered the benefits of green tea and avoiding refined carbohydrates. Just by making minor changes to my eating habits I quickly lost over 20 pounds and reversed the syndrome.