Re: A question about IR
From: sally (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 13 Dec 2002 20:44:33 -0600 (CST)
Hi,
I don't beleive it is possible to cure diabetes.
For Type 1 diabetes where the pancreas stops working and no longer
secretes insulin can only be 'cured' by transplantation of pancreatic
cells (this is an active research area with some success, though it is
still early days).
For Type 2 diabetes (which often precedes type 1 diabetes) the pancreas
secretes insulin - but not enough or the body does not recognises it and
hence the problems with blood sugar. Type 2 diabetes cannot be cured,
but it can be effectively treated / managed with weight loss (if
overweight), diet, exercise, and if these alone don't work sufficiently
- medications. However, even with treatment may progress to type 1).
Be very suspicious of anyone claiming a cure. SOunds like a scam.
--
Sally
At Fri, 13 Dec 2002, Kristy wrote:
>
>Hi all,
>
>I have a question about IR even though I don't have it. I'm
>asking b/c I need some information for my mom.
>
>She's been getting info from a man that works for a company in
>NY that claims that they can cure Diabetes. And one of the
>recent pieces of information that he gave which touched on IR is
>this: "I am particularly interested in the food that you don't
>eat as well. This is of great importance because this is the
>food that at times creates an allergic reaction and we tend to
>overlook it. This also creates insulin resistance which induces
>weight gain."
>
>Now this last part I know is true at least to an extent but has
>anyone ever heard of it being linked to allergic reactions?
>
>If there's anyone in NY that can help me I need someone to check
>this company out further, the company that this man represents.
>
>Pls e-mail me off list so that I can give you more details.
>
>=====
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>
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>
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