Myths surrounding Diabetes

Bumping this and adding emphasis…

@britt_j: I can’t access the age study. I am finding contradictory info on onset. Can you cut-and-paste?

Half of All Type 1 Diabetes Develops After 30 Years of Age by Miriam E Tucker; September 20, 2016

MUNICH — Onset of type 1 diabetes is just as likely to occur in people older than 30 years of age as in those younger, new research shows.

The data were presented September 16, 2016, here at…EASD 2016…Obtained using genetic data from the UK Biobank, the startling results refute the long-held belief that type 1 diabetes is primarily a “juvenile” condition.

Half of All Type 1 Diabetes Develops After 30 Years of Age

I don’t have a medscape account, although I should. I’ll try to read the whole article tonight – you must be a member to access.

How strongly do you feel about the validity of the research? We have seen many studies that were not always confirmed by follow-ups.Is this ready for prime time?

Google “accelerator theory and diabetes”

“accelerator hypothesis and diabetes” works better

Yes, this is ready for prime time. :slight_smile:

Here’s the EASD presentation. >> http://www.easdvirtualmeeting.org/resources/classifying-diabetes-by-type-1-genetic-risk-shows-autoimmune-diabetes-cases-are-evenly-distributed-above-and-below-30-years-of-age-2393d1c3-1921-4cd8-abce-a87a20bd4be7

Do People with Type 2 Always Deteriorate? >> http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/14046702.php

…fruits also contain carbohydrates (which diabetics are primarily concerned with), the consumption frequency and the amount eaten should be discussed with your dietitian…

Might we mention that some fruits are much lower in carbs than others? I have avocado and berries nearly every day. :wink: