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⌈ Secret Post #2731 ⌋

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Re: Diabetes

[(Anonymous)]

Type 1 diabetes can't be reversed. Type 2 diabetes can, but not everyone can do it so they "manage" it much like type 1 diabetics do depending on how severe their problem is.

Right now, my A1C is not within the range that's considered diabetic by my doctor, but I am still on medication. The meds are no big deal, they're just pills, taken twice a day. I actually like them, because they also work as an appetite suppressant which REALLY REALLY helps with not overeating. Don't fear the pills, anon.

Is it like "You may never have a piece of cake again!" Or is it "I'ma have this cake today, but then I shouldn't have ice cream tomorrow, pizza the next day, and cookies the day after."

It's more the latter. IF you are being sensible about your diet (lots of vegetables, carbs in strict moderation, no sugary drinks/snacks, etc.) and IF you are exercising regularly, then the occasional piece of cake won't kill you, just don't make a habit of it and definitely limit portion size like herpymcderp describes. Honestly, the "it's okay to eat dessert everyday!" people mean well, but they're not really taking into account that "dessert" means different things to different people, and that for diabetics, "moderation" is going to have to be more stringent than the average person's idea of moderation. But it's not the end of the world, really.

Most of this thread has focused on diet more than exercise but I really cannot emphasize enough how much regular (preferably daily) exercise helps. I'd even go so far as to say that if you just do the diet but not the exercise, reversing type 2 diabetes will be damn near impossible and the effects on your A1C won't be nearly as noticeable without it. You don't necessarily have to bust your ass at the gym, certainly not right away. But get walking. Exercise bike/elliptical is also good. Half an hour a day at a pace quick enough to get your heart rate up and keep it elevated while you're doing it.