Fighting Diabetes

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AlumniToledo, IA

I am a soon to join the health care industry, and I also have diabetes. Where I am going with this is that I am trying to reduce my insulin intake by working out and nature herbs. I am not saying diabetes is reversible, but I want to find ways to avoid being so depended on my insulin. Soon I will be taking Gymnma Sylvestre and a mixture of other things to reduce my current basil rate on my insulin pump. Here is some information on Gymnma Sylvestre, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gymnema_sylvestre If you'd like to tell me ways type one diabetics can reduce there insulin rates, I'm all ear, or if you would like some advice, I'll do what I can.

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MemberAppleton, WI

Wondering what kind of pump u use? my husband uses pod n loves it!

We have found extreme diet control n exercise reduce the insulin intake, but be prepared for crashes.

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AlumniToledo, IA

I have been using One Touch Ping for about two years now. Its pretty nice for blood sugar corrections, other then that I'm still waiting for a pump that does it all. I've noticed some extreme crashes myself with the intake of cinnamon and chromium. I dropped the chromium due it being a heavy metal, but I was having my blood sugars stay in the 50's with out any insulin intake and it took about 200-250 carbohydrates and an hour to get it to normal. And yes since I've been a member of anytime fitness and have been more active, I have been able to lower my basil rate. Best of wishes to you and your husband.

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Justin, I just got some Gymnma Sylvestre at the vitamin shop - when do you take it and how much each day? I am a type 2 dibetic and slowly losing weight - the Dr says if I lose another 25 pounds he will take me off the insulin...a goal

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AlumniCentralia, WA

Hi Justin, the book 'The Diabetic Athlete' is 240+ pages describing the impact of exercise upon insulin requirements. The author is a PhD, an athlete, and a T1 diabetic. I'm a T2 myself but still find the book to be invaluable as it has given me insights into diabetic/hypoglycemic exercise physiology I've been unable to find elsewhere. Perhaps your library has it or can borrow it for you. If not you could buy it used as I did or new as it's fairly widely available.

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MemberCanyon Lake, TX

Great info! I just downloaded a sample of The Diabetic Athlete' to my Kindle. I've been T1 for 38 years, will hit 70 in a few months and wonder if this book is geared more to the younger crowd. I'm a big ATF fan and try to get there for an hour four days a week. I had been following "Optimum Exercise Plan for Diabetics," but today went back to 30 min doing intervals on treadmill, followed by abs and lower body workouts on machines. Feel much more energized this afternoon rather than recovering from the lows after the former regimen. Anyway, glad to find this forum!

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MemberHarvey, MI

I was just wondering about diabetes and muscle growth my doctor has mentioned to me that if you don't have enough protien intake and you workout you can burn muscle instead of fat. I guess i am wondering if i can up my protien with a certain food or something else to make sure i get stronger while lifting thanks

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MemberMurrysville, PA

To Jobu555:

I am a type 2 diabetic. You can use a whey protein drink almost any time of the day to up your protein. Read the labels and try to find one with as little added sugar as possible. Almost all protein supplements have SOME carbohydrates in them, but often they are naturally occurring. Protein supplements are especially important after weight training. Try to consume protein within 30 minutes after your workout. You may find that you also need some carbohydrates at this time (I find that my blood sugar goes down dramatically after a hard workout with weights, and you don't want to go too low).

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unjury protein is medical grade protein. it is the best you can get and is very affordable.
go to unjury.com for info.
it is also available in "chicken soup" flavor.

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hi...just joined anytime fitness 3 weeks ago, im a t1 diabetic for 28 years, on medtronic pump with cgm...i have some neuorpathy, hypoglycemic unawareness, had a total hysterectomy may 2011 after batteling cervical cancer for 11 years...2 kids, ages 11 & 6. 2 csectins, 2 hernia repairs, belly full of mesh...& i could use all the wonderful help & advice out there i have a great trainer @ anytime fitness we are working together towards my goals of loosing the 50 - 60 lbs gained over the last 1 1/2 years...i remember back from diabetes camp when we were so active all we needed was minimal nph or ultralente no multiple injections of r thats where i am headed...there have even been days over the past couple weeks i have been able to eat w/ no bolus luv that my basal rates r lowering, my dawn phenomanom is ending & i have def had to adjust my ICR...that is instant results that i can see & love that keeps me motivated & going i don't want to make too many changes all at once, ading herbs, b/c i drop way too quick & don't feel or have any symptoms (thank goodness for my cgm) but as i continue along my path towards my goals, i am certain i will be adding more to my mix. i already take vitamins daily, no hormones from the hysterectomy, i have a clotting disorder, so im relying on my exercise to balance my moods & man its great i love love love that i can sleep all night b/c i wore myself out & i am happy all day b/c of the natural high i have thanks for sharing & reading

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AlumniBrooklyn Park, MN

I have been T2 for 6 years do not take insulin just metformin 2x day. I joined Anytime about a month ago and them promptly got Broncitis. I have not been to work out in almost 2 weeks. Went last night and it felt wonderful to go. I need to loose some weight but I guess I will take it slow and just start with getting some exercise. At least I am doing something, I guess. Thanks for letting me join in the conversation and chat with people who are dealing with the same stuff.

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MemberIrwin, PA

Nice to see some activity on this message thread. I’m T2 for 25 years. For the past 10 years I’ve been insulin requiring and have had good success using an insulin pump. Over the past 10 years my weight kept creeping up so I decided to do something about it. I lost about 50# before getting stuck which prompted me to join Anytime Fitness. I’m on my way again and have lost another 10 pounds while adding some lean muscle mass. My insulin requirements are down from 140 units a day (when I was at my peak weight) to around 40 a day now. It’s a battle and a lot of hard work but well worth the efforts. I’m also fortunate that my insurance covers Continuous Glucose Monitoring so I’ve been able to get more active without crashing and burning too often. To all with the same battle, keep up the hard work.

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I was diagnosed with type 2 Nov 21 my a1c was7.6 I went back for a check up yesterday and had lost 20 lbs and my a1c had droped to 6.2 I miss my soft drink an sweets but the liFe style change has been worth it

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MemberOmaha, NE

Todd that is great!
Dump the crap and embrace the change...
My Dad has been a T1 for 30+ and is suffering from poor management... awful.
I have been a T2 for many years but dropped my Actos and Met 18mo ago.
Adding lean muscle and the nutrition change has been the key...
Here's my story...
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/body-transformation-fit-for-the-golden-age.html

Greg

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AlumniCovington, GA

Hello my name is Denise. I just joined Anytime fitness a few days ago. I am a type 2 I have been for about 3 years on insulin the whole time I have been doing a lot of reading on reversing Diabetes with weight loss and diet. Now I don't now how true this is but I'm gonna give it a go. If anyone has any advice I'm all ears. Thanks.

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MemberOmaha, NE

Denise I reversed mine, it's not easy but it can be done... I am proof.

Greg