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Permalink Reply by Jonah on May 31, 2012 at 4:35pm

Very high blood sugar definitely and clearly impairs the immune system (it reduces the rate at which macrophages are produced); blood sugar that is high but not really high seems to impair immune function although how is not clear. And neuropathy can further impair the immune system.

Most diabetics do not take drugs known to impair the immune system, but immunosuppressants are occasionally used to try to treat autoimmune diabetes at its onset, or with a transplant.

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Permalink Reply by Peetie on May 31, 2012 at 5:00pm

Hmm... The question mentioned Metformin but didn't explain whether the Met was effective in achieving control. The answer didn't mention the drug... just keep your numbers under control. I had so many infections last year when I was taking T2 drugs. I think the problem was that the drugs were causing my numbers to go high or perhaps I was overdosing on my own insulin? Anyway, I stopped the drugs (still take Met)...the numbers went down... the infections finally went away.

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Permalink Reply by Gerri on May 31, 2012 at 9:31pm

I feel best & don't get sick when I eat lots of fresh vegetables. I think that's the most effective immune booster. My grandmother used to tell us to get as many colors on our plate as possible.

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Permalink Reply by Skapy on June 26, 2012 at 6:58pm

If only vegetables were easier to like! I guess we don't have a choice though

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Permalink Reply by Cosumne Jan on June 1, 2012 at 7:44pm

I think my problems have been caused by an overactive immune system.

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Permalink Reply by Super_sally on June 1, 2012 at 8:00pm

Vitamin D is excellent for immune system, and important to check if it is low and if so, to supplement.

I think if one can control blood sugar / high bp (if one has it) etc, there shouldn't be too much impact.

For autoimmune conditions, yes; inappropriately active.

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Permalink Reply by acidrock23 on June 26, 2012 at 8:21pm

Sometimes if I feel a cold coming on, I'll run my BG down to the 40s, just wait to catch it, and have a couple of shots of vodka to create an unhealthy environment for the germs. I've taken maybe 2 sick days in the last 3 or 4 years? I eat lots of veggies too and I agree with Gerri that that has made a perceptible difference in how I feel in general.

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Permalink Reply by pancreaswanted on June 27, 2012 at 1:19am

really acidr0ck?

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Permalink Reply by Holger Schmeken on June 27, 2012 at 1:41am

All the time I knew that Acidrock is Chuck Norris!

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Permalink Reply by Super_sally on June 27, 2012 at 2:29am

I guess bugs like sweet conditions and super hate the unsweetened ones... and nothing like a bit of alcohol to knock off any hanging around....

I assume that's the theory beind this approach??

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Permalink Reply by Pastelpainter on June 27, 2012 at 1:46am

I really really like AR's cure for the common cold!

It is winter here so can't wait to feel a cold coming on.

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Permalink Reply by acidrock23 on June 27, 2012 at 3:34am

LOL, 100% of doctor's surveyed agree that's a bad idea!

Rather than "Chuck Norris", I am more inclined to be like Jeff Spicoli...

heh heh, "width="420"" heh heh

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