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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Diabetes / April 2007May I ask A Stupid Question?
I am asking because I was diagnosed as being borderline for type 2...my Mom had it..I have a friend who takes insulin shots and I sit for a man who takes 4 a day... he is in bad shape...my question is a two parter.. !. Why do the doctors want you to take the shot before you eat? 2. Seems people who take insulin do not want to eat? Why not? > I am asking because I was diagnosed as > being borderline for type 2...my Mom had it..I have a friend who takes > insulin shots and I sit for a man who takes 4 a day... > he is in bad shape...my question is a two parter.. > !. Why do the doctors want you to take the shot before you eat? Because eating usually raises your blood sugar and you need something to hold it down. Taking it after you eat does not work fast enough. > 2. Seems people who take insulin do not want to eat? Why not? I hadn't heard of that. >I am asking because I was diagnosed as > being borderline for type 2...my Mom had it..I have a friend who takes > insulin shots and I sit for a man who takes 4 a day... > he is in bad shape...my question is a two parter.. > !. Why do the doctors want you to take the shot before you eat? Now I don't use insulin so I can only surmise from what I think I know. People with type 1 do not produce any insulin. So they need it to counteract those carbs they are eating. If they don't inject it, their BG will be too high. Some people with type 2 need it for various reasons. They either don't produce enough of it on their own or they are so highly isulin resistant, they need a ton of it in order for it to work. > 2. Seems people who take insulin do not want to eat? Why not? I have not noticed that. But there could be something else going in. For instance, I have gastroparesis. This is nerve damage to the stomach muscles. This means I am rarely ever hungry because my stomach doesn't get or give off the proper signals. Older people often lose interest in food. Sometimes their taste buds don't work like they used to. Sometimes they get depressed or just lose interest in life. > I am asking [snip]... > 1. Why do the doctors want you to take the shot before you eat? That is not a stupid question. What would be stupid would be not asking and just injecting whenever a coin toss tells you to. (But I'm not on insulin, so I can't give you a good answer.) > 2. Seems people who take insulin do not want to eat? Why not? I haven't a clue--unless you are talking about Bernstein's "Law of Small Numbers" Or is that Big Numbers? Bernstein is an engineer who decided to become a doctor because of being type one diabetic. He wrote some books that some diabetics think are absolute nonsense. Others think they're fantastic. Most of us think they have good stuff in them but they're a bit extreme.  SignatureWes Groleau ----------- "Thinking I'm dumb gives people something to feel smug about. Why should I disillusion them?" -- Charles Wallace (in _A_Wrinkle_In_Time_) > I am asking because I was diagnosed as > being borderline for type 2...my Mom had it.. You have my condolences for your loss. > I have a friend who takes > insulin shots and I sit for a man who takes 4 a day... > he is in bad shape...my question is a two parter.. > !. Why do the doctors want you to take the shot before you eat? We prefer diabetic folks receive insulin (or other blood glucose lowering medications) right before they eat because hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) can kill quicker than hyperglycemia (high blood glucose). > 2. Seems people who take insulin do not want to eat? Why not? Unhealthy people are less hungry. May reading the following help you lose all your visceral adipose tissue (VAT) so that you will be cured of your insulin resistance (aka borderline type-2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome - MetS): http://HeartMDPhD.com/HolySpirit/overweight.asp This approach now comes with a million dollar guarantee: http://TruthRUS.org/Guarantee Prayerfully in Jesus' ever-lasting love, Andrew <>< -- Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD http://EmoryCardiology.com May HIS immortal brethren pray for our dying mortal friends and neighbors: http://HeartMDPhD.com/Convicts In memory of our dearly departed Bob(this one) Pastorio: http://HeartMDPhD.com/Convicts/Bob As for knowing who are the very elect, these you will know by the unconditional love they have for everyone including their enemies (Matthew 5:44-45, 1 Corinthians 13:3, James 2:14-17). http://HeartMDPhD.com/Love The Official SMC FAQ List: http://HeartMDPhD.com/TheTruth/FAQ Thank you for all of your answers...I will read all of the information and get back to you..about me.. I am 63 weight 176 Height 5'8" , high Colest. , HBP got that down with the help of a diuretic and St John's Wort, working on the colest..after 40 yrs of daily stress and bad nutrition my body is showing it.. until 4 yrs ago when I crushed my sciatica nerve I could bent over from my knees and place my palms flat on the floor.. always in good shape until now... I have to eat every 5 hrs during the day or I will get sick, I have to have at least protein two times a day...I am eating more raw vegetables now that I can afford it. rarely eat anything sweet or want it.. do not drink sodas or sweet tea...I do eat 1 tablespoon of honey a day...I need to work out that always levels the BS.. tha's about it for me unless you have questions.. The stomach ailment sure sounds like something my old gent may have...will pass this info on to his daughter... Thanks again for the help... > Thank you for all of your answers...I will read all of the information > and get back to you..about me.. [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > have...will pass this info on to his daughter... > Thanks again for the help... I didn't help but I am glad others helped where I lacked. I have always been the resident greeter LOL then when I leave for long periods someone takes that and does great. It seems like you are coming along nicely and that is great. Keep up the good work. In alt.support.diabetes on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 11:45:02 -0400 in Msg.# <461bb147$0$17151$4c368faf@roadrunner.com>, "Diana" <diana.is.saved.by.grace@gmail.com> wrote: > I didn't help but I am glad others helped where I lacked. I have always been > the resident greeter LOL then when I leave for long periods someone takes > that and does great. And, I have been wondering where you were! SignatureDonnaB 06-07-06 Diagnosis T2 hbA1C 8.1, D&E & Metformin 500mg. ..................09-11-06 hbA1C 5.0 ..................12-20-06 hbA1C 5.2 "'I have done my best.' That is about all the philosophy of living one needs." - Lin Yutang > In alt.support.diabetes on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 11:45:02 -0400 in Msg.# > <461bb147$0$17151$4c368faf@roadrunner.com>, "Diana" [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > And, I have been wondering where you were! Hi Donna ! :-) Since the first week of February I have been going through fearful times but am doing better now. Good to see you !! In alt.support.diabetes on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 08:32:24 -0500 in Msg.# <877-461B91E8-844@storefull-3138.bay.webtv.net>, Hannah1973@webtv.net (Hannah Burke) wrote: > Thank you for all of your answers...I will read all of the information > and get back to you..about me.. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > and place my palms flat on the floor.. > always in good shape until now... I don't understand a few things, so, some questions: > I have to eat every 5 hrs during the day or I will get sick, What kind of sick? > I have to have at least protein two times a day Protein shouldn't be a problem. Is it? SignatureDonnaB 06-07-06 Diagnosis T2 hbA1C 8.1, D&E & Metformin 500mg. ..................09-11-06 hbA1C 5.0 ..................12-20-06 hbA1C 5.2 "A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any invention in human history-with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila." - Mitch Ratcliffe, Technology Review, April 1992 On Apr 10, 4:28 am, "Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD" <l...@thetruth.com> wrote: > > I am asking because I was diagnosed as > > being borderline for type 2...my Mom had it.. [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] > > The Official SMC FAQ List:http://HeartMDPhD.com/TheTruth/FAQ Before you try any other synthetic approaches to diabetes, Why not try a more natural way of healing through natural herbal supplements! Tis regiment is not harsh on the body as a matter of fact it nutures the body and hlps it to heal the way God intended us. Go to www.mynsp.com/itsallaboutme click on contact us and we can discuss your options individually one on one provately! What do you have to lose. I takes time to absorb. But then again so does food. Though food starts absorbing in saliva on the way in. In training I was told by a nurse many do not prepare, and just inject immediately prior to eating. I have never bothered, just in case! > !. Why do the doctors want you to take the shot before you eat? I regularly take insulin and do not want to eat. I want to, but I don't, or I know I shouldn't. Because my BG number is too high already. In my experience, insulin does make you feel you want to eat. In small quantities, it doesn't make a differernce. In large doses, its inevitable. I could factor that in. > 2. Seems people who take insulin do not want to eat? Why not? |
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