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Re: anorexic individuals with pcos(to Sonnet)From: Mark (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 28 May 2002 18:54:45 -0500
> it depends on what prompts the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. sometimes > the pancreas can suffer natural "burn out" due to reasons other than too > much insulin. there are also cases (like mine was) where my pancreas > got "tired" from pumping out too much insulin over a long period of > time. when my insulin needs went down (with glucophage treatment and > lowering my carb intake) my pancreas could keep up. so i was type 2 > diabetic BECAUSE i had high insulin for so long it caused my pancreas to > "burn out" > > love, paula > > -- Paula has the correct long term effects of IR. My Endo said "your poor pancreas is going to wear out" She does feel I may become diabetic within 5 years. Earlier dx and treatment would have kept me healthier. Now I must follow a healthy lifestyle to improve my health. Clara
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