hiker53
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Doctor strongly suspects I am diabetic and I will have the blood tests tomorrow to confirm. Does anyone else have diabetes and lyme. Can the diabetes go away if the lyme gets better?
Am very scared. Hiker53
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I'm not sure just one blood test can confirm diabetes. You might need several over time. Also there is a test that can average your glucose over 30 days' time. However, if you have sharp swings up and down then with low blood sugar, that test may not be the most accurate.
In addition to having the labs ordered by your doctor, you might want to get a glucose test meter. Many are free just by calling one of the companies, such as Bayer. Be aware, though, that unless diabetes is dx, test strips are very expensive. You'll get a few samples with the meter, though.
I think there is a good chance of it reversing if someone can still make insulin. Even if not, are required there are many things that can help support the body.
There are many cases of people reversing diabetes by lifestyle - food choices, supplements, and whatever exercise plan gets one moving without adding to fatigue.
Since still addressing the infection(s), it is important not to over tax as the body just has to work harder then. However, even low impact movement like Tai Chi or QiGong can be great at getting circulation going. Walking can be very good, too.
Adrenal support can help general endurance and support the right amount of exercise, too. Ashwagandha, Siberian Ginseng (this is not regular ginseng), cordyceps . . .
An herb, gymnema sylvestre, and minerals such as magnesium, chromium picolinate and other nutrients can be very helpful, too. I wonder if you have a naturopath or acupuncturist who is well versed in diabetes care.
There are various supplements which have been seen in studies not only to help lower blood sugar but to help the pancreas work better.
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BIO GYMNEMA by Ayush Herbs is just one formula that might be of interest.
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Wow, that would explain a few things, wouldn't it, hiker??
Did you get the test that checks the blood sugar over the past 4-6 wks??
I know it's often reversible with diet, but your diet is already clean so I don't know.
Hugs to you and prayers too!
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hiker53
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Thanks for the info. Tutu, I just had a blood glucose meter reading this morning 2 hours after eating and it was sky high. Tomorrow I have the glucose tolerance test along with another test that tells how your body has been handling sugar the past few weeks.
I told my LLMD in March that I thought I had symptoms of diabetes and he blew me off saying they were all symptoms of lyme. I know you like this LLMD, but I am looking for another one.
I certainly have the symptoms--dry mouth, thirst, constant urination, dizziness, fatigue, inflamed gums, and sudden rapid weight loss.
Grrr. Hiker53
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When I went to the Dr's two weeks ago, I was tested for everything. I came up positive for Active lyme, and I also have signs of Diabetes 2. (The start of it) However I am 5'4'' and 110 lbs. I don't understand this. I go for the glucose test next week. My question is, does lyme sometimes affect the way you produce insulin? or cause you insulin levels to lower? I don't know why my dr. checked insulin levels before the glucose test.
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CML... Hiker is very tiny too. I know diabetes can cause weight loss.
I don't know the answer to your questions. Hopefully, someone here does!
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ANY infection - especially a chronic infection - can interfere with the body's capacity to produce insulin and increase the risk for diabetes. Inflammation and elevated cytokines are also a risk factor.
Still, there are things we can do to help minimize the risks or help repair the malfunctions.
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26?? I think anything over 120 or 130 (they recently changed it, so I don't remember) is considered high.
I would say anything under 60 is pretty danged LOW!!!
Diabetes II can be a non-issue with a good diet in SOME cases. I know of some! But seems to me if you're already thin, maybe you can't do as much.
Watch your carb intake. Carbs convert to sugar very quickly and will raise the blood sugar.
Where's hiker?? I was hoping she would report in today. Hope she's not feeling horrible from her test!!!
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hiker53
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Had the glucose test done and of course I get werid results:
fasting glucose--very normal binding hemoglobin--very normal Drank 100mg solution of glucose and had 3 moe blood draws over 3 hours and the first two were a little high and the third was normal.
Since found out that I will probably have to repeat the test, since the 100 mg solution is given to pregnant woman and not to someone who weighs 91 pounds! What a bummer. That glucose solution made me feel ill and I had to lie down the whole three hours.
Anyway, I see an endocrinologist tomorrow (Thursday) and will report back.
Felt good enough to run errands, mow my 1/3 acre with a self propelled mower, and write a paper for a grad class today, but you could not get me out of bed after that test yesterday Hiker53
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