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Once A Diabetic, Always a Diabetic?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Kelly Rawlings Jun 21.

 

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At the recent ADA Scientific Sessions, speakers were quite positive about the immediate blood glucose-lowering effects of bariatric surgery. Even before the patients lose the excess weight, their blood glucose drops to "non-diabetic" levels. This ...
June 21
thanks for the info--I was wondering if what you stated was possible--that they are'nt "true diabetics" with a poorly functioning pancreas--they are and can be hyperglycemic because of high weight and high sugar/carb intake. When they lose signifi...
June 21
I would say "cured" is incorrect, though the word has been used way too often, even in medical circles, if -- as we've been told -- a diagnosis of diabetes can not exist without at least 50% beta cell death (some circles say 80%). While a drop in ...
June 21
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I've been diagnosed for exactly one year now and I'm still so confused on allot of the diabetic issues. Right now I know of two people who were very overweight (over 400 lbs) who had high blood pressure, and diabetes and other assorted medical con...
June 20
June 19
I live in Indianapolis and just joined TuDiabetes since I just read the article in the Indianapolis Star. I'm sending you the article in two parts. Hope you get them both okay--haven't scanned and sent anything for awhile. indygerry
June 18
I've only been diagnosed with Type 2 for 1 year now so it's all pretty new to me. I was using the Contour meter which I love but my insurance doesn't pay anything on them. I'm fortunate to live in a big city and have access to Clarian Hospital whe...
June 18
June 18
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June 18

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At 2:56pm on June 19, 2009, Judith said…
Welcome to TuD, Gerry. I'm so glad you found us! And very glad to see you are diving right into discussions that interest you. Don't forget to check out all the groups---I know you'll find many that share your interests and concerns.....I'm wishing you well.....Judith in Portland
At 1:53pm on June 18, 2009, Christina said…
Welcome to tudiabetes!

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Indianapolis IN
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Date diagnosed
June 15, 2008
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
6.1
What glucose meter do you use?
ReliOn by WalMart
Type of treatment you use
Oral, Diet and Exercise
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
share resources about diabetes and their experiences with it
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
There was an article about it in our city paper, The Indianapolis Star. It was in the section of the paper called " Healthy Living" and I always like to look at that section.
What do you do for a living?
Hair Stylist
 
 

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