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on 11/11/09 8:18 am - Woodbridge, VA
on 11/11/09 8:18 am - Woodbridge, VA
Topic: RE: Diabetes
Obesity is NOT the only cause of diabetes. Have you been diagnosed as type 1, 2, or LADA? Some medications have been known to cause diabetes, sometimes it's a strong genetic tendancy, sometimes it's something that's been going on for a long time that you're just now finding out about, and sometimes, **** just happens!
I have met many people who were never obese and yet ended up with type 2 diabetes. It happens more often than most people know since the media has pounded into our brains that obesity CAUSES diabetes, which is not necessarily true.
I have met many people who were never obese and yet ended up with type 2 diabetes. It happens more often than most people know since the media has pounded into our brains that obesity CAUSES diabetes, which is not necessarily true.
Topic: Diabetes
At 305 lbs I was NOT diabetic, after losing 150lbs now I am! WTF???????
Why is this happening???
Robin
Why is this happening???
Robin
(deactivated member)
on 11/8/09 4:30 am - Woodbridge, VA
on 11/8/09 4:30 am - Woodbridge, VA
Topic: RE: If you are Type 2 and considering WLS...
From the article referenced above, here is some longer-term data clearly organized:
| Initial Type 2 Resolution Rates | Resolution Rate at 2+ Years Post-op |
|
| Banding | 56.70% | 58.30% |
| Gastroplasty | 79.70% | 77.50% |
| RNY | 80.30% | 70.90% |
| DS | 95.10% | 95.90% |
(deactivated member)
on 11/6/09 8:27 pm - Woodbridge, VA
on 11/6/09 8:27 pm - Woodbridge, VA
Topic: RE: What's your A1c
With type 2 diabetes, have you researched the DS? It has the highest rate of diabetes resolution of ANY of the available WLS procedures.
Meanwhile, are you eating low carb? You need to get your sugars under control before surgery if at all possible, as higher blood glocose levels can slow healing and put unnecessary additional strain on your body. I've never been on anything other than metformin and Januvia (sitagliptin), so I can't offer much in the way of advice or suggestions for medications, but a very low carb diet has given me the best results of anything when it comes to controling my glucose levels.
Meanwhile, are you eating low carb? You need to get your sugars under control before surgery if at all possible, as higher blood glocose levels can slow healing and put unnecessary additional strain on your body. I've never been on anything other than metformin and Januvia (sitagliptin), so I can't offer much in the way of advice or suggestions for medications, but a very low carb diet has given me the best results of anything when it comes to controling my glucose levels.
Topic: RE: What's your A1c
I am in the process of getting ready for the VSG, it should be in the next 2 months. Anyhow, I just went for more bloodwork today. No results just yet, but 5 months ago my A1C was 11.6 I take avandamet 2 times a day but my sugars are not going down. I spoke with my primary doctor about this today and he didnt seem worried. However, I am! Recently my sugar has gone as high as 415 everything got blurry, my head was hurting so bad, and I was very dizzy. My trip to the ER resorted in getting an insulin injection. I wondering if maybe I should atleast be on a sliding scale or something.
I'm praying that once I have the WLS that my sugars as well as my blood pressure will return to normal.
Is there something that I should be demanding of my primary doctor right now or is he just waiting for the results of my labs? HELP!!!!!!!!
I'm praying that once I have the WLS that my sugars as well as my blood pressure will return to normal.
Is there something that I should be demanding of my primary doctor right now or is he just waiting for the results of my labs? HELP!!!!!!!!
(deactivated member)
on 10/31/09 11:43 pm - Woodbridge, VA
on 10/31/09 11:43 pm - Woodbridge, VA
Topic: RE: What's your A1c
I would be less worried about a low A1C and more worried about your hypoglycemia. Are you still on any medications or insulin? RNY has been shown to cause hypoglycemia in many patients, even those who were never diabetic pre-op. I hope you are working with your doc on how to prevent lows.
Topic: RE: What's your A1c
Mine is now a 5.5, which is a HUGE drop from pre~op
I 
MY RNY 5-5-09 
Life is Good
(deactivated member)
on 10/29/09 10:02 pm - Woodbridge, VA
on 10/29/09 10:02 pm - Woodbridge, VA
Topic: RE: Diabetic Neuropathy and Neurontin
I have lumbar radicolopathy which feels the same as neuropathy and I take Neurontin also. I am not having the RNY I am having VSG mainly because I need to take meds like Neurontin and other pain meds & iron pills (suffer with rheumatoid arth., fibro, etc., etc.)
I also experience the horrible burning of my feet. It stopped me from being able to exercise too. I can't really help with the post op stuff but I feel your pain, literally
I also experience the horrible burning of my feet. It stopped me from being able to exercise too. I can't really help with the post op stuff but I feel your pain, literally
Topic: RE: What's your A1c
I AM 2 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS OUT. I USE TO BE ON INSULIN SHOTS TWICE A DAY AND TAKE PILLS. MY DIABETES IS DIET AND EXCERCISED CONTROLL.. YAY!!!!! MY A1C IS NOW 5.8 WHICH IF CONVERTED IS ABOUT 115 ON AVERAGE. YOUR AVERAGE GLUCOSE READING WOULD BE ABOUT 84 DAILY.
For a NON diabetic normal levels are
Fasting 70 to 99
2 hours after a meal...70 to 139
For someone that HAS diabetes..
Fasting..110 to 180
2 hours after a meal...140 to 235
www.obfocus.com/calculators/HemoglobinA1C.htm
For a NON diabetic normal levels are
Fasting 70 to 99
2 hours after a meal...70 to 139
For someone that HAS diabetes..
Fasting..110 to 180
2 hours after a meal...140 to 235
www.obfocus.com/calculators/HemoglobinA1C.htm
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