Diabetes

I don't have cable TV & haven't had it for about 15 years. However, I live in Canada which does not allow Big Drug companies to advertise on TV. I used to winter down in the Rio Grande, go to the gym at our retirement place & was amazed by the huge number of adds promising all sort of miracle cures. They always ended up with the statement, "See your doctor". Also, I don't have diabetes, nor does my wife. However, 3 of her brothers had it. Generally, they had big stomaches & maybe didn't eat right nor did they exercise. I am 72 & don't have diabetes. Touch Wood!
 

My parents lived into their 90's and ate every thing but the junk foods, they ate breads and pastas all their lives and as far as I know didn't have diabetes...if they did it was not tested for back in those days.

I've cut out breads and pastas in my life and I'm 80. No diabetes. jam
 
"Everything in moderation." Physical activity is equally important in regulating blood glucose levels. Have your pasta and then take a walk. It's not rocket science.
 

I agree that diabetes is on the rise and more marketing is directed to diabetics in order to make money but the medical community has also changed the definition of what constitutes a diabetic.

In the 70's testing was very primitive and the range of what was considered diabetic would be off the charts today. From 1979-1997 diabetes was defined as fasting glucose levels of 140 mg/dl in 1997 it was lowered to 126 mg/dl and now we have a prediabetes category defined as fasting glucose levels of 100 - 125 mg/dl.

The good news is that the testing and treatment is much better today than it was for our parents and grandparents.
 
C'est Moi said:
"Everything in moderation." Physical activity is equally important in regulating blood glucose levels. Have your pasta and then take a walk. It's not rocket science.
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For me and due to joint issues, advanced OA, my walking has changed BIG TIME...so for me to control my health I've chosen to cut out some foods....I don't need those starchy carbs...
 
Aunt Bea said:
I agree that diabetes is on the rise and more marketing is directed to diabetics in order to make money but the medical community has also changed the definition of what constitutes a diabetic.

In the 70's testing was very primitive and the range of what was considered diabetic would be off the charts today. From 1979-1997 diabetes was defined as fasting glucose levels of 140 mg/dl in 1997 it was lowered to 126 mg/dl and now we have a prediabetes category defined as fasting glucose levels of 100 - 125 mg/dl.

The good news is that the testing and treatment is much better today than it was for our parents and grandparents.
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I don't know how much testing was even done back then, labs didn't really come on strong until 70's or so..maybe sooner.
 
jaminhealth said:
For me and due to joint issues, advanced OA, my walking has changed BIG TIME...so for me to control my health I've chosen to cut out some foods....I don't need those starchy carbs...
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Whatever works for you. I eat a balanced diet of all food groups, try to exercise and keep my weight in check. Easy-peasy and I don't give up a thing. (I'll have the occasional Twinkie if the mood strikes, and life's not worth living without pasta occasionally. :wink1: )
 
Whatever works is right. I was born and raised on spaghetti and breads and have a mouthful of dental work to prove it too. I finally woke up some yrs ago and have not been to a dentist in about 7 yrs now and take care of my dental health with antioxidants and cutting out the carbs...love it, not dental appts. All those carbs turn to sugar so I finally got smart...still learning at 80.
 
Yep; all those carbs do turn to glucose, which is fuel for the body. I go to the dentist for cleanings 3 times a year; I have all my teeth and no cavities so I must be doing something right.
 
C'est Moi said:
Yep; all those carbs do turn to glucose, which is fuel for the body. I go to the dentist for cleanings 3 times a year; I have all my teeth and no cavities so I must be doing something right.
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With respect...perhaps just superior genes in the dental aspect. Although I admit, all those cleanings likely played a huge part.

My mother never could afford a dentist when I was a kid. As such moving into adulthood , I did not place enough importance on it, didn't practice good dental care. Even though I did brush & floss. On top of that, I smoked for a number of years.....so .
 
My ex had no cavities when he left the farm in Iowa at 20 or so and moved to PA where fluoride was major in public waters and this back in the late 50's..he started getting a lot of cavities. Fluoride is not the saviour we're brainwashed into believing.
 
rgp said:
With respect...perhaps just superior genes in the dental aspect. Although I admit, all those cleanings likely played a huge part.

My mother never could afford a dentist when I was a kid. As such moving into adulthood , I did not place enough importance on it, didn't practice good dental care. Even though I did brush & floss. On top of that, I smoked for a number of years.....so .
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Nope. Both my parents had full dentures in their 50's. I didn't want that outcome so I spend a lot of time taking care of my teeth.
 
C'est Moi said:
Nope. Both my parents had full dentures in their 50's. I didn't want that outcome so I spend a lot of time taking care of my teeth.
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I'm curious about your age, to not have any cavities into one's senior years is amazing. Were you raised in city fluoridation or well water that has naturally occurring fluoride.

Grew up in a fluoridated water town and mom was forever making sweets and then the carbs and breads, I didn't have a chance. I was in my 60's when I thought nothing of a piece of pie at night time and cookies and candy...NOW, that has all changed...and I have not even gone to a dentist in abut 7 yrs.

I thank coconut oil toothpaste and antioxidants for my NOW good mouth..and change in eating habits. And do NOT drink tap water which is fluoridated.
 
jaminhealth said:
I'm curious about your age, to not have any cavities into one's senior years is amazing. Were you raised in city fluoridation or well water that has naturally occurring fluoride.

Grew up in a fluoridated water town and mom was forever making sweets and then the carbs and breads, I didn't have a chance. I was in my 60's when I thought nothing of a piece of pie at night time and cookies and candy...NOW, that has all changed...and I have not even gone to a dentist in abut 7 yrs.

I thank coconut oil toothpaste and antioxidants for my NOW good mouth..and change in eating habits. And do NOT drink tap water which is fluoridated.
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I'm in my mid 60's. Raised on a tobacco farm in South GA with well water. As an adult have always lived in a suburban area with fluoride in the drinking water. Use fluoride toothpaste. The dental assistant who cleans my teeth remarks every visit that I am very lucky and have very little plaque.

And now, back to the thread topic of diabetes....
 
I was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes about 10 yrs ago. I was never overweight and wasn't a sweets eater. I don't think I even had ice cream most of the time. My Dad's entire family his Mom ,brother and 5 sisters had type 2 Diabetes including my Dad. So now I have it, my brother had it and 3 of my nieces have it. Obviously in my case it was inherited.
 

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