Is insulin safe?

[zenith1]

Over the period drugs for type 2 D are rendered ineffective.Ultimately one has to take insulin shot.If it is so may we start insulin earlier if it has no side effects.Please guide.

[ramana42 Volunteer]

Been on insulin since two years and not face any side effects.I was prescribed by a well experienced doctor running a dedicated diabetes clinic.You have to strictly follow the prescribed dose and take special care to avoid hypo.You will receive full counseling before you start insulin.Ask the doctor all the to clear all your doubts.With my experience,I do not face any problems.

[suramo Star in reply to ramana42]

ramana42

Good that you have a good control of diabetes but if you practice lchf diet you may be able to reduce the dose of insulin or stop it. Nothing in this world can help a diabetic other than the diet management.

Insulin should be avoided. I was also advised insulin at one stage as usually the doctors do. I restricted my carb intake and i am on only metformin now

[ramana42 Volunteer in reply to suramo]

Sincerely thank you for the advise.

[suramo Star in reply to ramana42]

ramana42

you are welcome but that is not an advice. A suggestion.

[ramana42 Volunteer in reply to suramo]

OK

[clv1950]

I am diabetic since 1998,and my sugar levels are within reasonable limits by taking oral medicines .

Diabetes can be controlled/managed by a proper regulated diet and exercise. and medicines prescribed by the doctor

1. Eat every Four hours mini meals. Don't eat big meals. Take more green vegetables/salads.

2. Eat whole grain food/grains like ragi, wheat, jowar instead of refined grains like maida/ sooji/ white bread etc

3. Reduce foods with high GI Index like potato, white rice, banana, mango.

4. Avoid all forms of simple sugars like Colas, juices, sweets, cakes, biscuits, pizzas, noodles etc.

5. Eat daily fruits with low/medium GI index like apple, guava, mosambi, orange.

6. Eat lot of proteins like dals, sprouts, egg, chicken etc with every minimeal.

7. Drink lot of water. One glass every hour.

8. Do at least 30-45 mins of exercise every day.

[Amit50 in reply to clv1950]

Very good suggestion.

[suramo Star]

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I know. Very difficult to "change " at his age. But i always have fear about insulin.

[Amit50]

Very good suggestion