Please share an interesting fact about type 2 diabetes.

It's: It's a myth that over the counter supplements will help you in any way. May harm you; wastes money.

No: No one has ever developed diabetes just from eating too much sugar.

Don't: Don't believe there's nothing you can do about your type 2 diabetes! there's plenty, and worth it!

Type: Type 2 diabetes is a progressive illness and the body makes less and less Insulin every year.

If: If triglycerides / HDL > 3.5, then you are probably Insulin resistant. Actos (pioglitazone) may work better for you.

Weight: Weight loss alone in the morbidly obese can reverse type ii and prolong life.

Gastric: Gastric bypass surgery in the morbidly obese has proven curative for many with type ii dm.

Hyperglycemia: Hyperglycemia increase risk for cancer, cognitive decline, neuropathy, renal disease & heart attack.

Type: Type 2 diabetes has more to do with genetics than type 1 diabetes.

Type 2: Some with diet and exercise don't need medication.

Alcohol: Myth: alcohol won't effect my blood sugar. Fact: the opposite! alcohol will increase blood sugar.

Metformin: Metformin is the first-line medication for type ii dm with normal kidneys. Prevents heart disease!

Metabolic: Metabolic disorders such as diabetes are increased in people with poor sleep and shift work.

Those: Those who can lose weight by few pounds will get better diabetes and blood pressure control.

The: It's a myth that the only treatment is with insulin.

Cinnamon: Cinnamon can help lower your sugar. But not if it's on a cinnabon!

There: There is a reason they say we are what we eat. Could it be the food that is making us sick?

If: If over 60 years old, can have hba1c higher. Exercise!

Studies: Studies in healthy animals: metformin may extend life even beyond its help with blood sugar control.

Healthy: Healthy diets taste great & are good for you. Cooper clinic in dallas has nutrition classes online.

Traditional: Traditional mediterranean, low glycemic, diet helps control blood sugar.Enjoy & benefit in many ways!

Depression: Depression with type 2 diabetes is a significant risk factor for accelerated cognitive decline.

Losing: Losing weight can often cure type 2 diabetes.

Antipsychotic: Antipsychotic medication is linked to a 3-fold risk of type 2 diabetes in children, 2-fold in adults.

Nearly: Nearly 2/3 of the us population is obese or overweight. Close to 10% have diabetes.

Weight: Weight loss and exercise can sometimes cure diabetes type 2.

Low: Low vitamin d levels promote Insulin resistance and dm-2. Get levels checked. Take 4000iu d3/day!

Eggs: Eggs do not cause heart disease and are among the most nutritious foods on the planet.Avoid carbs!

Losing: Losing weight can sometimes cure type 2 diabetes.

Black: Black bean salad has protein, complex carbs, and fiber. In a small portion, it makes a great lunch.

People: People with diabetes type 2 can have retinopathy when they are first diagnosed.See an eye md quickly.

Diabetes: Diabetes type 1 and type 2 are risk factors for glaucoma. See your eye md regularly.

About: About half of diabetics get diabetic retinopathy. Get check-ups with your eye md.

Diabetic: Diabetic eye disease includes diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma. Get checked regularly.

People: People of african, native american, japanese, and latino descent are more at risk for diabetes.

Diabetics: Diabetics are nearly twice as likely to develop cataracts as other adults.

Diabetics: Diabetics get cataracts at an earlier age than other people do.

Prevalence: Prevalence of diabetes type 2 has been increasing at an alarming rate in the middle east.

Because: Because of the increased risk of heart attacks, blood pressure goals for diabetics are below 116/76!

Diabetics: Diabetics are already considered to have had a heart attack! risk is increased that much!

Carrot: Carrot sticks with ranch dressing, hummus, or peanut butter are a great substitute for potato chips.

Blueberries: Blueberries and grapes have been associated with a reduced risk of diabetes type 2.

Gastric: Gastric bypass can be a curative measure for the morbidly obese the dm ii.

Ignore: It's a myth that: the complications for type 2 diabetes are less severe than for type 1 diabetes.

You: You need not prick your finger if you are not on insulin.

Ignore: Dmt2 is a relative lack of insulin. Patients typical produce supra normal amounts of insulin.

Weight: Weight loss can reverse type 2 diabetes. 10% of present body weight initially can help.

Self-teaching: Self-teaching ; choosing accuracy + excellence (over usual medicine) are likely to restore health.

Ignore: Patients with diabetes are frequently deficient in incretin hormones. Adding this therapy can help!

Ignore: Type 2 diabetes may still require Insulin to manage effectively.

Ignore: If overweight only a 5-10% loss of body weight can prevent diabetes or significantly improve control.

Ignore: Type 2 diabetes is by far the most common type of diabetes in adults.

Ignore: El mejor control de DMT2 se logra con dieta, ejercicio y fármacos como la metformina.