tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post5905449888740545249..comments2023-10-23T11:24:13.532-04:00Comments on Diabetes Update: Appreciating How Far We've ComeJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-10846217379338432742009-01-07T17:37:00.000-05:002009-01-07T17:37:00.000-05:00What Ian said! THANKS, Jenny - I owe you a huge de...What Ian said! <BR/><BR/>THANKS, Jenny - I owe you a huge debt.<BR/><BR/>Nicky.Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329379985523058837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-39035722499260122002009-01-03T22:23:00.000-05:002009-01-03T22:23:00.000-05:00gluten intolerance can cause elvated liver enzymes...gluten intolerance can cause elvated liver enzymes. If this is a factor, you'll want all traces out of your diet (supplements, etc.) because it may be wreaking more havoc than just your liver.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-55979442897501599332009-01-02T09:41:00.000-05:002009-01-02T09:41:00.000-05:00Rainer,I suspect that cultural differences play a ...Rainer,<BR/><BR/>I suspect that cultural differences play a part here. In the U.S. we tend to be suspicious of all authorities so people are more likely to challenge what doctors tell them.<BR/><BR/>That said, there are still many people who are the way you describe here, too. <BR/><BR/>About all you can do is report on your progress as time goes on. Some people won't care, but some people will Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-35373493012408742492009-01-02T03:53:00.000-05:002009-01-02T03:53:00.000-05:00Jenny,Congratulations to this success in US. Unfor...Jenny,<BR/><BR/>Congratulations to this success in US. Unfortunately in Germany it isn’t so. Their is no health professional who proclaims in public healthy targets or lowering carbs.<BR/><BR/>In support groups there is one man, who fights more and more successful for targets 140-120-100 mg/dl in 1-2-3h. But if he advertise reducing carb-input the other group members shrill promptly that this is Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-2339421729175832102009-01-01T08:11:00.000-05:002009-01-01T08:11:00.000-05:00You are so right, Jenny.The diabetic educators I d...You are so right, Jenny.<BR/>The diabetic educators I dealt with actually were perturbed that I didn't want the 2 cookies a day I was allowed. I said, no way, it would set up a sugar craving in me.<BR/><BR/>They really hate the Atkins diet. All they know is Low Fat. "Low Fat" products usually have more sugar. <BR/><BR/>I get into fights with my doc over things, because I work in medicine, and I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-64032452969505658122008-12-31T22:08:00.000-05:002008-12-31T22:08:00.000-05:00Like many of your readers, Jenny, I came across yo...Like many of your readers, Jenny, I came across your articles (in my case, I think it was "Do People with Type 2 Always Deteriorate?" and it changed my life.<BR/><BR/>I probably would've listened to my doctor and local diabetes association educator and been satisfied with measures that basically meant dying and suffering only a little slower than if I hadn't been diagnosed.<BR/><BR/>Instead, I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-28648800651539454622008-12-31T20:17:00.000-05:002008-12-31T20:17:00.000-05:00For many years (back when I had out-of-control blo...For many years (back when I had out-of-control blood sugar levels), I also had elevated liver enzymes (non-alcoholic steatohepatitis). My doctors did not seem to connect high blood sugar with NASH - I figured that out. They suggested a liver biopsy, which I declined.<BR/><BR/>Instead, I normalized my BG numbers (via LC diet, insulin, metformin, and visits to Dr. Bernstein), plus good-quality Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-17474090739688874162008-12-31T16:22:00.000-05:002008-12-31T16:22:00.000-05:00Gracie,My understanding is that fatty liver is a c...Gracie,<BR/><BR/>My understanding is that fatty liver is a cause of the elevated enzymes. Metformin has been shown to reverse fatty liver over time. I believe that significant weight loss like what you have reported and a lowered triglyceride load thanks to cutting carbs can also have an impact on this, but it does take time. <BR/><BR/>Drinking, hepatitis, and some drugs (Actos, Avandia, StatinsJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-71503771199340003282008-12-31T16:06:00.000-05:002008-12-31T16:06:00.000-05:00Jenny,Totally awesome. One thing, you mention that...Jenny,<BR/>Totally awesome. One thing, you mention that type 2's often have elevated liver enzymes. Since I do as well I'm wondering where I can research this to show dear doctor that I'm not a nut case ( ok I may well be, but not in this instance) *grin*<BR/>Thanks for all you do for all of us out here!<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>GracieGraciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04123776747083767460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-91225580070035680582008-12-31T12:51:00.000-05:002008-12-31T12:51:00.000-05:00Wow Jenny! What a fantastic "wrap up."Wow Jenny! What a fantastic "wrap up."meanderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03217152983030885746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-9315458913405997862008-12-31T12:08:00.000-05:002008-12-31T12:08:00.000-05:00Single best diabetes post I have ever read.It woul...Single best diabetes post I have ever read.<BR/><BR/>It would be such a huge service to the world if a list of doctors who "get it" was maintained by thinking patients such as yourself.<BR/><BR/>RyanRyan Lanhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266179405343102875noreply@blogger.com