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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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