Diabetes

[Eunuchorn (imported)]

How, if in any way, does castration affect diabetes if you have it before you are castrated?

[ramses (imported)]

Low T is very bad for diabetes. The increased weight gain with low T makes it even worse.

[speedvogel (imported)]

Type 2 diabetes and low testosterone levels are inter-related in many cases. The low T exacerbates the diabetes with, in turn lowers the T. I take a hell of a lot more testosterone than the average bear to just keep in the low average range. When I do maintain this, my blood sugars are lower and my insulin use can be lower. It is a hell of a note and can be quite frustrating.

Good thing to ask, IMHO.

Speed

[Paolo]

SV is correct.

It's like a chicken-and-egg thing - which caused which first? Very often Type-2 diabetes (T-2) in adult males goes hand-in-hand with low testosterone.

In many cases, diabetes comes first. Even poorly managed Type-1 boys can exacerbate the problem if their BG levels are not tightly controlled.

In my case, I had low-T before I was diabetic. Our tech who recently visited the shop was fine until the onset of T-2, when his testosterone levels "just crashed." On another note, he says he adapted to it just fine and considers it "payback for the wife for all the times she didn't want sex."



If you're diabetic, it might also benefit you to look into some of the revised A1C conversions and what many doctors are beginning to think about the ADA's policies on blood sugar management. My last A1C was 5.3 down from 5.4, which converts from anywhere to an mg/dl average of 97-115, depending on whose scale you use. I'm working to lower it.

To me, anything over 99 is unacceptable.

So if you've got low testosterone already, you are increasing your risk of coming down with T-2. On the flip-side, you are also at a risk of lowered testosterone production if you are already T-2. This is something that needs to be monitored, as does your weight.

Weight is critical in helping control T-2. In fact, once I lost the weight I needed to, I was able to avoid medication for T-2 altogether. Being overweight exacerbates it, yes, and low testosterone exacerbates weight gain.

[Eunuchorn (imported)]

SV is correct.

It's like a chicken-and-egg thing - which caused which first? Very often Type-2 diabetes (T-2) in adult males goes hand-in-hand with low testosterone.

In many cases, diabetes comes first. Even poorly managed Type-1 boys can exacerbate the problem if their BG levels are not tightly controlled.

In my case, I had low-T before I was diabetic. Our tech who recently visited the shop was fine until the onset of T-2, when his testosterone levels "just crashed." On another note, he says he adapted to it just fine and considers it "payback for the wife for all the times she didn't want sex."



If you're diabetic, it might also benefit you to look into some of the revised A1C conversions and what many doctors are beginning to think about the ADA's policies on blood sugar management. My last A1C was 5.3 down from 5.4, which converts from anywhere to an mg/dl average of 97-115, depending on whose scale you use. I'm working to lower it.

To me, anything over 99 is unacceptable.

So if you've got low testosterone already, you are increasing your risk of coming down with T-2. On the flip-side, you are also at a risk of lowered testosterone production if you are already T-2. This is something that needs to be monitored, as does your weight.

Weight is critical in helping control T-2. In fact, once I lost the weight I needed to, I was able to avoid medication for T-2 altogether. Being overweight exacerbates it, yes, and low testosterone exacerbates weight gain.

I am a Diabetic, without insurance. I have wondered if I have hat low testosterone levels throughout my life due to my not noticing a woman's bust size as she passes by like nearly every other male that I have stood next to.

but on the other paw, I regularly visit domai.com for the pictures of the ladies there...

Someone asked me, would being a Diabetic eventually cause you to need to be castrated? I am scary-aware that it does lead to things like leg amputations due to bad circulation, hope it does not lead to losing the jewels, too. Something to think about, and reason to put down that bowl of ice-cream.

Eunuchorn

[moi621 (imported)]

DIET is number one.

Eating a DIET as provokes as little insulin as possible.

The recent data that physiological management aka tight control,

is not better then survivable high blood sugar type management on

future this and that is flawed.

It is flawed because for all those decades most of those, "tight control"

people were not following the "True Diet". But, a cholesterol avoidance diet and they just took more pills and insulin to qualify as "tight control".

DIET is number one.

If you skip, number one, the evidence is now = it does not matter.

I hope even those without insurance understand!

Even the tightest budget can afford this DIET.

Let the non Diabetics eat the cake, bread,

and such and the DIET can even be the core for a family menu.

No excuses only, 'denial'.

Moi

[PIN-VA24651 (imported)]

YES, Moi, its DIET! I am a type 2 diabetic and my A1C is usually less than 5. I never eat bread, cereal or pasta. Its things that do not raise blood sugar that I eat! Nuts (tree type), veggies, meats are all good. I have always wanted my ball gone but I don't think now that it would be wise as I need all the activity I can get to stay healthy.

[Arab Nights (imported)]

I was talking recently with a friend who has type 2 diabetes. He is on "glucose essential" in addition to two other pills he takes in the morning and evening. He said the glucose essential has totally tamed his blood sugar of the wild swings and has helped him tremendously.

Thought I would pass it on.

[moi621 (imported)]

Only my mother in law,

still needed diabetes pills when on the Diet.

All others I witnessed can safely, stop them.

Simple.

Start Diet.

Watch Blood Sugars.

If having "Hypo" spells, reduce by one half a pill a day. Stop feeding your pills!

Eventually, you may find you have good numbers without supporting Pfeizer pharmaceutical.

And should your blood sugar float up, hey you have pills. and a meter!

It isn't the age of your grand parents diabetes.

Take Control !

Moi

This message is Moi's personal opinion and in no way represents the attitude of the EA Board, or the EA Nation!

[tugon (imported)]

I have also recently given up on starches, grains and am enjoying meats, vegetables and fruits. I have lost 15 lbs. and my sugars are the best they have been in years. As I lose weight I look forward to reducing my diabetic meds.

The first 5 days I felt great and then my body's addiction to starch and sugar was making me miserable. I am now on the other side and do not miss the pizzas, pasta, chips and donuts. I know I can live with this way of eating.