tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076190155284676524.post8634264746754646579..comments2024-03-18T17:54:37.827-04:00Comments on Your Diabetes May Vary: Type 2 diabetes, I'm Confused. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076190155284676524.post-71896954370224579662014-02-28T10:48:46.474-05:002014-02-28T10:48:46.474-05:00I believe (although I have zero evidence to substa...I believe (although I have zero evidence to substantiate my belief) that's a major issue. The wait to see an endo is awful. So, too, is the fact that many general practitioners (a.k.a. "family doctors") are woefully out-of-date when it comes to diabetes of any type. Of course, confusion also impacts many people who turn to the medical profession for help.<br /><br />I do think that as a community, type 1 has dominated the online space, and that stemmed from living with an invisible disease (whether our own or that of our children), which is why many of the early bloggers bonded. Today, I see signs of progress to trying to expand the reach to be more inclusive of the type 2 space, but there's so much more to be done. Although blogging as such isn't the engine it once was (thanks, Google, for killing Google Reader and thanks to Facebook and Twitter for abandoning open API's so they own everything), but there is clearly space to expand the arena.<br /><br />Cherise is doing some things in this space that opens the door to more inclusion, but we also need some type 2 specific content, and some the medical profession's lack of enthusiasm combined with continued, baseless "warnings" about the benefits of online communities hasn't helped. But your work with the FDA is a template which I strongly suspect other disease communities will emulate.<br /><br />You are a pioneer in some respects, my friend, but I think it all goes to a place where patients will have a bigger role not only in terms of support, but in terms of setting priorities for our own needs. That's huge!Scott Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03286529314567223617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076190155284676524.post-27393240479530187362014-02-24T11:31:45.210-05:002014-02-24T11:31:45.210-05:00In all fairness to the endo, that was a few years ...In all fairness to the endo, that was a few years ago and it was the right advice at the time not to test daily. The information form them was not actionable on daily basis. It is moving that way now and I need be successful in the next step of the process. Bennethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17411395744352827620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076190155284676524.post-29652077895019120332014-02-24T11:31:44.692-05:002014-02-24T11:31:44.692-05:00In all fairness to the endo, that was a few years ...In all fairness to the endo, that was a few years ago and it was the right advice at the time not to test daily. The information form them was not actionable on daily basis. It is moving that way now and I need be successful in the next step of the process. Bennethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17411395744352827620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076190155284676524.post-50836770754146933462014-02-24T11:12:48.845-05:002014-02-24T11:12:48.845-05:00I'm a insulin dependent T2, and it's confu...I'm a insulin dependent T2, and it's confusing as all get out. That's a small part of the reason I'm on insulin. T2's are expected to eat less, exercise more, lose weight when the insulin resistance causes weight gain, and have numbers as good or better than T1 with less than a third of the tools. <br /><br />If your endo doesn't want you testing at least twice a day at a T2, get a new endo. Do not be surprised if you end up with a different endo than your kids do, as some work more with T1 & some work more with T2. Ask for appointments with a DE and a Nutritionist, just as you would if you were diagnosed with T1. There are more meds on the market today for T2 than there were when I was diagnosed 9 years ago, and if you & your medical team feel it's appropriate, then try one of two or several. If they don't work well for you,(I couldn't tolerate them,) ask for insulin.<br /><br />T2 is as much as a moving target as T1. You've got a head start in your strong bonds in the DOC, and in your knowledge of T1. But there isn't as much overlap in the medical community as there should be.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07940281643977753944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076190155284676524.post-6638784175807070972014-02-24T10:53:45.109-05:002014-02-24T10:53:45.109-05:00You're not alone and thank you so much for wri...You're not alone and thank you so much for writing this post! <br />I give you a hell of a lot of credit for doing and for wanting to do more - please do the same! <br />And hang in there!<br />Xoxo <br /><br />k2https://www.blogger.com/profile/04167099133092135850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076190155284676524.post-38066430188119319092014-02-22T18:26:00.452-05:002014-02-22T18:26:00.452-05:00In that "numbers are creeping up" area, ...In that "numbers are creeping up" area, too. Only I get so frustrated when I start exercising and start getting better with carbs, and they don't come down like they used to, so I freak out and just stop. (Next month = 9 years). <br /><br />By the way, I didn't realize how much blogging and being active in DOC helped me - re: peers. Since reactivating a few weeks ago, it's at least helped motivation to exercise and stick (mostly) to diet. So yeah, as Kate said, there are a few of us, at least.Rachelhttp://refreshingd.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076190155284676524.post-47463795098826695982014-02-22T15:38:17.505-05:002014-02-22T15:38:17.505-05:00Oh Bennet, you are so not alone. I bet that most ...Oh Bennet, you are so not alone. I bet that most people who have type 2 are right there with you. Heck, I'm confused more often than not, it seems, and I was dxd nearly 9 years ago! Some things I've learned recently: carb reduction trumps added exercise for controlling bgs but added exercise is <b>essential</b> for improving your overall health, including bg control. I'm currently dealing with progression and am completely confused about which way to jump when deciding what medicine to add. I see my doc this week. <br /><br />Hang in there, and never hesitate to ask any of us questions. You know who we are.Kate Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14434380979727365103noreply@blogger.com