Is it inevitable?

Question

I had a thought after I posted my first question. Is it inevitable that all type 2's become worse and are eventually insulin dependent no matter how well you eat, exercise, and do your best to take care of yourself? Or can the disease remain under control for a lifetime?

Answer 1

type one-juvenile onset- can't be controlled by diet. type 2 -can be.

Answer 2

It is true that once you have type 2 diabetes, it can progress to where you may need insulin. That said, it may never happen. It took me by surprise about 12-13 years ago. I became a type 2. I started with pills. Then, about 18 months ago I became insulin dependent. However, while I did spend a lot of time learning about the disease, I really didn't take the message to heart. While I didn't my wife's aunt did! She was type 2, on pills, for nearly 50 years and died at the age of 101! I say, if she can do it almost anyone can do it. She was a great cook as well, but, she watched what and how much she ate. I on the other hand tried but not all that well.

So, yes, it can be progressive by not internalizing the real message - live health and take care of your diabetic condition before it takes care of you! I got that message when I started insulin. Now I fight to keep my A1c in the low 6's, preferablely as close to 6.0, and hopefully into the 5's. If you can do it by diet and a lot of exercise, then do it and do it faithfully!

Answer 3

Don't believe that it will get worse. Believing you'll get better is one of the keys to actually getting better. It's too easy to fall into the trap that many here have fallen into. That is, thinking they won't get better and giving up on taking care of themselves. Some people are getting better. That's what I'm working toward. I've had much success with this program. Read on:

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Answer 4

Type 2 can be controlled by diet & exercise & meds.I am 63 & have had type 1 since 1984. My pancres let go & I spent 11 weeks in the hospital with 9 weeks on a feeding tube.My diabetes is so bad I have had 4 strokes, 3 heart attacks, lost my right kidney, & my eyes are affected.This is one illness I would not wish on my worst enemy. If you have type 2 stay on your diet & follow your exericise program to the letter. I hope & pray you never become type 1.

Answer 5

not everyone with type 2 will become type 1. my dad is a wwII vet and he has type 2 due to the 'agent orange' thing that they were exposed to. he has been type 2 for almost 6 years and his is controlled by meds and diet. it all depends on how your body reacts to the diet and med thing. some people avoid it while others cruise top speed toward it. ill pray that you wont become insulin dependant as that is hard on the body. good luck!

Answer 6

As long as you follow your diet and exercise it is not inevitable.

See my site below to find out more.
I am a 42 year diabetic and I put this info together for others benefit.