Myths surrounding Diabetes

[britt_j]

@britt_j

Myth: You can’t be a Type 1/must be a Type 2 diabetic if you’re an adult/ overweight."

Fact: …it is estimated that approximately a quarter of persons with T1D are diagnosed as adults. Weight is not a determining factor in determining Type 1 or 2 diagnosis.

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“Half of All Type 1 Diabetes Develops After 30 Years of Age…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…”

A study in Sweden noted a BMI of 27.7 in LADA versus 27.9 in T2. So, just like more and more of the population, based upon BMI, the LADAs were overweight.

Bumping this and adding emphasis…

[Michel]

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

[britt_j]

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

[Michel]

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?

[Sam]

Google “accelerator theory and diabetes”

[CatLady]

“accelerator hypothesis and diabetes” works better

[britt_j]

Yes, this is ready for prime time.

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

[britt_j]

@ClaudnDaye

Myth: If you have type 2 diabetes and your doctor says you need to start using insulin, it means you’re failing to take care of your diabetes properly.

Fact: False. The natural course of events for most type 2 diabetes is that, when newly diagnosed, many people with type 2 diabetes are able to keep their blood glucose at a healthy level with oral medications alone. However, over time the pancreas gradually produces less and less of its own insulin. It is for this reason that eventually oral medications aren’t enough to keep blood glucose levels in the normal range.

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.