Comments for Diabetologica http://www.diabetologica.com A personal blog discussing research, hope and healing for those with diabetes and insulin resistance. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:20:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 Comment on A “Cure” for Type 2 Diabetes by KR DASHARATHI http://www.diabetologica.com/2011/06/a-cure-for-type-2-diabetes/#comment-860 KR DASHARATHI Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:20:00 +0000 http://www.diabetologica.com/?p=660#comment-860 This might be true in case of obese persons.But there are millions of diabetics who have lost weight and flesh and are skinny left with only bones and have type 2 diabetes and eat very little in a day. What do the advocates of 600 calorie diet cure has to say about them? obviously this is not a cure for all cases of diabetes and therefore there remains a lot to be done in the way of a true cure for type 2 diabetes. This news shall therefore have a note included "for obese diabetics" in order to make it more straight forward. This might be true in case of obese persons.But there are millions of diabetics who have lost weight and flesh and are skinny left with only bones and have type 2 diabetes and eat very little in a day. What do the advocates of 600 calorie diet cure has to say about them? obviously this is not a cure for all cases of diabetes and therefore there remains a lot to be done in the way of a true cure for type 2 diabetes. This news shall therefore have a note included “for obese diabetics” in order to make it more straight forward.

]]> Comment on Lipitor increases the risk of Type 2 Diabetes? by The Damaging Effects of Pharmaceutical Drugs | Health Impact News http://www.diabetologica.com/2011/03/lipitor-increases-the-risk-of-type-2-diabetes/#comment-626 The Damaging Effects of Pharmaceutical Drugs | Health Impact News Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:49:19 +0000 http://www.diabetologica.com/?p=598#comment-626 [...] would have thought that a drug with so many serious side effects – including an increased risk of getting diabetes and heart failure – that is the center of personal injury lawsuits, could actually be pitched as [...] [...] would have thought that a drug with so many serious side effects – including an increased risk of getting diabetes and heart failure – that is the center of personal injury lawsuits, could actually be pitched as [...]

]]> Comment on Forever Fat? by DME Experts http://www.diabetologica.com/2011/07/forever-fat/#comment-613 DME Experts Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:14:15 +0000 http://www.diabetologica.com/2011/07/forever-fat/#comment-613 Many Experts state that life style changes are recommended regarding nutrition and exercise habits; which are more sustainable for permanent weight loss. Many Experts state that life style changes are recommended regarding nutrition and exercise habits; which are more sustainable for permanent weight loss.

]]> Comment on A Diet Soda Free Life by charity onore http://www.diabetologica.com/2011/07/a-diet-soda-free-life/#comment-594 charity onore Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:10:44 +0000 http://www.diabetologica.com/?p=693#comment-594 Hello there, Good for you! I think it's wonderful that you share your one on one experiences with us. I am a diabetic & I have been studying the deletrious effects of carbonated drinks, Splenda, Aspartame & other sweetners we may not recognize as such because it is prefaced with a mineral or common "food stuff". I have removed most of the aspartame in my diet. It's almost impossible with it being included in just about everything "diet" & otherwise. What muddles my mind- if all of the artificial sweetners are up to 600 times sweeter than sugar, why do some products contain 3 or 4 different sweetners- (natural & artificial) in a single product? It seems ludicrous and counter intuitive to me. But I digress. I have discovered (from research) the negative effects of some carbonated sodas are due to the "cola" (your type of diet drink previously used) in these drinks. I have been drinking "only 7up" for over 10 yrs, as long as I have been a diabetic, because of the "diet cola controversy". I am still not truly comfortable with other diet sodas, carbonation, & other artificial sweetners. I know carbonation does exacerbate certain of my health problems. In my case, it also provides a remedy for another current health problem, so I'm stuck between a rock & a hard place for now. In my mind I believe all artificial sweetners are deleterious in nature. If our bodies cannot digest these products then they will overwork our bodies trying to do so. I don't think our organs have a memory that disregards "repeated offenses", it just probably works the harder to do its job based on the inefficacy of the prior performance. In addition to overworking our organs & other parts of our bodies,these products are sold & used as "food stuff" due to serendipity instead of an "industrialized chemical" for which it was initially created, as my research has shown. So in effect the same rules do not apply as to amounts to be consumed or usage of pertinent label warnings. As far as sanctions given by FDA & the like, filing a report with a federal agency is not an "all clear" measure which is why there are so many independent research projects about everything from the air we breathe to the health of our planet. Only time & diligence may uncover the health anomalies these & other products create especially in/for our progeny. Keep up your good work! Charity Hello there,
Good for you! I think it’s wonderful that you share your one on one experiences with us. I am a diabetic & I have been studying the deletrious effects of carbonated drinks, Splenda, Aspartame & other sweetners we may not recognize as such because it is prefaced with a mineral or common “food stuff”. I have removed most of the aspartame in my diet. It’s almost impossible with it being included in just about everything “diet” & otherwise. What muddles my mind- if all of the artificial sweetners are up to 600 times sweeter than sugar, why do some products contain 3 or 4 different sweetners- (natural & artificial) in a single product? It seems ludicrous and counter intuitive to me. But I digress. I have discovered (from research) the negative effects of some carbonated sodas are due to the “cola” (your type of diet drink previously used) in these drinks. I have been drinking “only 7up” for over 10 yrs, as long as I have been a diabetic, because of the “diet cola controversy”. I am still not truly comfortable with other diet sodas, carbonation, & other artificial sweetners. I know carbonation does exacerbate certain of my health problems. In my case, it also provides a remedy for another current health problem, so I’m stuck between a rock & a hard place for now. In my mind I believe all artificial sweetners are deleterious in nature. If our bodies cannot digest these products then they will overwork our bodies trying to do so. I don’t think our organs have a memory that disregards “repeated offenses”, it just probably works the harder to do its job based on the inefficacy of the prior performance. In addition to overworking our organs & other parts of our bodies,these products are sold & used as “food stuff” due to serendipity instead of an “industrialized chemical” for which it was initially created, as my research has shown. So in effect the same rules do not apply as to amounts to be consumed or usage of pertinent label warnings. As far as sanctions given by FDA & the like, filing a report with a federal agency is not an “all clear” measure which is why there are so many independent research projects about everything from the air we breathe to the health of our planet. Only time & diligence may uncover the health anomalies these & other products create especially in/for our progeny. Keep up your good work!
Charity

]]> Comment on A Diet Soda Free Life by Christine Michael http://www.diabetologica.com/2011/07/a-diet-soda-free-life/#comment-590 Christine Michael Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:15:17 +0000 http://www.diabetologica.com/?p=693#comment-590 Hi, your post made me smile - and good for you if you're enjoying a diet soda free life. But I'm not sure you need to go that far .. the studies you refer to haven't said there is a causal effect between artificially sweetened drinks and weight gain, just an association. The Harvard School of Public Health did a very useful comparison of sugary vs sugar free drinks and concluded 'steer clear of sugary ones and go easy on artificially sweetened ones'. That seems sensible to me as I do like a Pepsi Max now and again Hi, your post made me smile – and good for you if you’re enjoying a diet soda free life. But I’m not sure you need to go that far .. the studies you refer to haven’t said there is a causal effect between artificially sweetened drinks and weight gain, just an association. The Harvard School of Public Health did a very useful comparison of sugary vs sugar free drinks and concluded ‘steer clear of sugary ones and go easy on artificially sweetened ones’. That seems sensible to me as I do like a Pepsi Max now and again

]]> Comment on Artificial Sweeteners by John http://www.diabetologica.com/2011/03/artificial-sweeteners-make-a-better-life/#comment-587 John Sat, 02 Jul 2011 03:38:02 +0000 http://www.diabetologica.com/?p=558#comment-587 I’ve read many-an-article about many content, but this is top of the line! You laid it out very well. Thank you I’ve read many-an-article about many content, but this is top of the line! You laid it out very well. Thank you

]]> Comment on You’ll be interested to know … by admin http://www.diabetologica.com/2011/06/youll-be-interested-to-know/#comment-586 admin Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:56:16 +0000 http://www.diabetologica.com/?p=682#comment-586 Thanks for the insight into the article about candy, kids and being overweight. This illustrates why medical literature is often contradicted w/in just a few years. Thanks for the insight into the article about candy, kids and being overweight. This illustrates why medical literature is often contradicted w/in just a few years.

]]> Comment on You’ll be interested to know … by Christine Michael http://www.diabetologica.com/2011/06/youll-be-interested-to-know/#comment-585 Christine Michael Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:54:27 +0000 http://www.diabetologica.com/?p=682#comment-585 Very good round-up post! The study about children who eat sweets (what we over here call candy) being less overweight than those who don't is particularly baffling as it raises more questions than it answers. It was part sponsored by the National Confectionery Association I believe - not that that implies there is anything wrong with it. I think it also says that the diets of the children surveyed overall were very poor. So all in all I don't think it tells us anything very useful or helpful. Very good round-up post! The study about children who eat sweets (what we over here call candy) being less overweight than those who don’t is particularly baffling as it raises more questions than it answers. It was part sponsored by the National Confectionery Association I believe – not that that implies there is anything wrong with it. I think it also says that the diets of the children surveyed overall were very poor. So all in all I don’t think it tells us anything very useful or helpful.

]]> Comment on A “Cure” for Type 2 Diabetes by Christine Michael http://www.diabetologica.com/2011/06/a-cure-for-type-2-diabetes/#comment-582 Christine Michael Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:43:08 +0000 http://www.diabetologica.com/?p=660#comment-582 I think it is interesting that this study focused very much on the measurement of the metabolic effects of the sudden calorie deficit, and that it was prompted by observing the effects of weight loss surgery. As the researchers point out, the study was very limited in terms of numbers so that this 'gold standard' evaluation could be carried out. It may be that this work will provide more information about why and how loss of excess weight is so beneficial in type 2 diabetes and so point to new directions for treatment. But as you say, there are too many unknowns and it is far too soon to talk about a permanent cure. I've written a bit more about it on my website, www.diabeteschoices.org.uk, if anyone is interested! I think it is interesting that this study focused very much on the measurement of the metabolic effects of the sudden calorie deficit, and that it was prompted by observing the effects of weight loss surgery. As the researchers point out, the study was very limited in terms of numbers so that this ‘gold standard’ evaluation could be carried out. It may be that this work will provide more information about why and how loss of excess weight is so beneficial in type 2 diabetes and so point to new directions for treatment. But as you say, there are too many unknowns and it is far too soon to talk about a permanent cure. I’ve written a bit more about it on my website, http://www.diabeteschoices.org.uk, if anyone is interested!

]]> Comment on Adding Alcohol Reduces Diabetes Risk by Daniel McRuchie http://www.diabetologica.com/2011/03/adding-alcohol-reduces-diabetes-risk/#comment-580 Daniel McRuchie Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:34:42 +0000 http://www.diabetologica.com/?p=603#comment-580 A website that I just found has a great post about this subject. You should consider checking it out. It's called <a href="http://www.drugmd.org" rel="nofollow">DrugMD</a>. A website that I just found has a great post about this subject. You should consider checking it out. It’s called DrugMD.

]]> Comment on Infection, Diabetes and Septic Shock by James http://www.diabetologica.com/2011/03/infection-diabetes-and-septic-shock/#comment-579 James Wed, 25 May 2011 16:02:59 +0000 http://www.diabetologica.com/?p=446#comment-579 Thanks for posting this. Are you currently connected to the Sepsis Alliance? If not, they would be glad to connect to you on this. I think there is a common cause here between SA and the diabetes community. Take care and thank you for your efforts!! jtp. Thanks for posting this. Are you currently connected to the Sepsis Alliance? If not, they would be glad to connect to you on this. I think there is a common cause here between SA and the diabetes community. Take care and thank you for your efforts!! jtp.

]]> Comment on Adding Alcohol Reduces Diabetes Risk by Craig Aldridge http://www.diabetologica.com/2011/03/adding-alcohol-reduces-diabetes-risk/#comment-578 Craig Aldridge Tue, 24 May 2011 11:20:27 +0000 http://www.diabetologica.com/?p=603#comment-578 Alcohol makes it very hard for your body to overcome low blood sugar levels. It moves into your bloodstream at an amazing rate, usually without metabolizing in your stomach. That is why it is possible to fail a blood alcohol test within a few minutes of consuming an alcoholic beverage. It takes the average person at least two hours to metabolize one alcoholic drink. This process occurs in the liver. In a healthy person, the liver has no problem doing its job, but when you have diabetes, your liver already works overtime changing your stored carbohydrates into glucose so your blood sugar can stay balanced. When a person with diabetes consumes alcohol, they put themselves at risk of developing low blood sugar. As the liver works to clear alcohol from the blood stream, it focuses all of its attention on the task. That means it isn't available to provide your body with the glucose that it needs, causing you to have a low blood sugar reaction. Drinking as little as 2 ounces of alcohol can lead to low blood sugar in a person with diabetes. Even taking a shot of Glucagon won't help you overcome low blood sugar if you have been drinking. Alcohol actually renders Glucagon ineffective, so never drink to the point that you need this shot. Reference: <a href="http://www.metforminsideeffects.org/metformin-and-alcohol" rel="nofollow">metformin and alcohol</a> Alcohol makes it very hard for your body to overcome low blood sugar levels. It moves into your bloodstream at an amazing rate, usually without metabolizing in your stomach. That is why it is possible to fail a blood alcohol test within a few minutes of consuming an alcoholic beverage.

It takes the average person at least two hours to metabolize one alcoholic drink. This process occurs in the liver. In a healthy person, the liver has no problem doing its job, but when you have diabetes, your liver already works overtime changing your stored carbohydrates into glucose so your blood sugar can stay balanced.

When a person with diabetes consumes alcohol, they put themselves at risk of developing low blood sugar. As the liver works to clear alcohol from the blood stream, it focuses all of its attention on the task. That means it isn’t available to provide your body with the glucose that it needs, causing you to have a low blood sugar reaction. Drinking as little as 2 ounces of alcohol can lead to low blood sugar in a person with diabetes.

Even taking a shot of Glucagon won’t help you overcome low blood sugar if you have been drinking. Alcohol actually renders Glucagon ineffective, so never drink to the point that you need this shot.

Reference:
metformin and alcohol

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