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Diet or Medication ?

Started by skb, November 03, 2024, 11:34:12 PM

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skb

QuoteAdults with type 2 diabetes on a low-carbohydrate diet may see benefits to their beta-cell function allowing them to better manage their disease and possibly discontinue medication, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

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walkerwally1

Well, I think that is what we have been saying for a few years! I think the problem is that people do not want to cut out the high carb items they desire and just want a medication to let them eat anything they want. I know a couple of people here that are in that mind set.
Type 2 since 1993.  Control with LCHF diet. 
A1c 5.4%   8/5/2024
Living in Mojave Desert, California, USA
"The 50-50-90 Rule.  Anytime you have a 50-50% chance of getting something right, there is a 90% chance you will get it wrong"

bigskygal

Agree! The pills aren't magic and don't cure diabetes. A diet lower in carbs won't cure it either, but will control it far better for longer with much less chance of any drug interactions. But sadly, a lot of people want the "easy" way and will go for the drugs.

T-2 dx 2/2012 FBG 243 A1c 9.5%  A1c 6/12  5.7%  A1c 4% 7/13 to 12/16
12/16 5.1%  6/18 5.3%  6/19 5.7%  6/20 5.7%  7/21 5.2%  8/22 5.5%  7/23 6% 7/24 6.8%
Off meds 3/2015  Back on meds 7/2024 w/better diet