For me the simplest way to increase my sensitivity is walking for about an hour. Not run, just a gentle walk. This does 2 things - Exercise (increase heart rate slightly) and reduce stress. It's a no-pain solution for me. Switching from a desk job to one where I'm on my feet most of the day probably helped the most.
Great to know.. unfortunately I'm stuck in a desk job (grateful for it given that many are losing due to layoffs) and that makes it harder to manage stress and physical activity. So, I have picked up walking using the guided paced walking feature in the Google fit app and it helps
I am not diabetic, but my A1C was high. Once I focused on correcting this, a Whole New World "opened up." Learning about Insulin Control dawned like new sun. Young people should be taught this. Thank you.
Christel, thank you so much for this video. I had no Idea. I've commented before on my insulin resistance to Afrezza. Which I did get to work kinda at the higher doses. Even though I do avg. 6.2 HbA1C and my last one was 5.9, I definitely have insulin resistance. I find it easy to go within range sideways with a very low carb diet and intermittent fasting. And I'm guilty on most counts here. I'm 61 years old and a physician and I never ever heard about nicotine causing insulin resistance. Never. I never smoked but am addicted to nicotine gum, and pretty much chewed tobacco all my adult life. Also overweight with a body mass index of about 29. Also stopped resistance training at the onset of COVID. I usually get up to bench pressing 245 lbs and used to weight lift. And I drink lots of bourbon. You are spot on. And I'm going to start new years resolutions early, thanks to your advice. All these things including nicotine definitely are a factor. Thanks for your public Diabetes Service Announcement. 👍 👍👍
@@stevenforche1584 My last A1C was 6. My diagnosis was type 2 in 1998. A few years back my newer and current endocrinologist changed my diagnosis to type 1. That might not sound right since they say type 2's never turn into type 1's but that's what happened. I might really be more of a type 1.5 though even if that isn't an official diagnosis. My last c-peptide was .5 but my Antibodies and GAD65 were negative and normal. Any thoughts? Just a type 2 with beta cell burnout leading to being in effect insulin dependent? I'm on the Medtronic system. I started it the day before I turned 55 close to 3 years ago. I don't know if my endocrinologist decided it would just be easier for both of us to call me a type ONE so United healthcare would have to pay for the Medtronic that he wanted me to get possibly. The last Endocrinologist had the exact same 3 test results and kept my diagnosis as type 2.
@SJP I almost always learn new things when I'm researching these videos. I don't think anyone can be expected to know everything. And I"m glad my diabetes PSAs nudge you gently in the right direction 😀 Thank you for sharing
Great info. I'm not a smoker but interesting to know the effect is has. One thing I think is very important for insulin sensitivity is injection and pumping site Rotation. It is very easy to use the same approximate sites. The tissue in these areas of frequent use can get tired and be in need of more time to heal before efficiently accepting insulin again. Especially using a syringe or pen injecting large amounts for big meals ect. When pumping, don't forget to change your site at least once every three days ish. Be mindful of your most prominent sites. Try to rotate as best as possible to let all these areas stay nicely healed and and insulin sensitivity can be more trusted. Have an awesome blood day everyone! :)
Very correct. I have one vice left. Vaping! Ugh I promised myself that I will quit on my bday. January. I’m type one and have changed everything leaving vaping for last. But I will let u know how it goes.
I am hoping my recent drops into the 70s is a sign of my insulin resistance getting better instead it being another insulinoma from MEN 1. Since I have MEN 1 I think my endocrinologist put me on insulin instead of trying more drugs that could cause more problems with my pancreas. I have several tumors left in my pancreas, removed the tail that had a 2” insulinoma tumor.
A natural way that has helped me improve my insulin sensitivity is by exercising and taking two tablespoons of Apple cider vinegar with the mother. More veggies as well🙏🏾💚.
I cannot tell you how glad I am to have found you!!! It was by chance that I accidently came across you and your videos which has helped me tremendously! Thanks so much!!!!!
I have recently found that occasionally I have a couple of days hit and miss where I dont need any insulin or medication and have to watch Hypo. I found after reading that Lexapro can cause this even though not a common side effect it is documented in seniors. Last time it it I could eat Chinese food or pizza with no impact, and 24 hours later I cycled back to needing meds.
Thanks Christel! Have you made a vid on different types of glucose v sugar? Is it the gylcemic index? I notice some foods like pasta wreck my levels for as much as 12 hours and some foods I can knock down from 150 to 110 in less than an hour. I used to keep track of different types of foods with an actual spreadsheet, but it was so inconsistent I gave up. Thanks again.🙂
I haven’t. Glycemic index and glycemic load can make a difference but it also seems that we metabolize carbs differently, so some people will see aggressive blood sugar reactions to some foods that others don’t react that aggressively to
Yes I had undiagnosed sleep apnea since 2010, my doctor told me I had panic attacks, fast forward to 2017 and I am diagnosed with type 2, fast forward to 2022 and I am diagnosed with uterine cancer . Fat forward to surgery Jan 2023 for total hysterectomy I am diagnosed with sleep apnea which was picked up during recovery , I had to fight for the test with my GP and it turns out I was stopping breathing 39 times an hour , now I have a CPAP machine and sleep up to 9 hours a night and only stop breathing up to 7 times an hour . I believe if my gp had just done the test back in 2010 I would not be type 2 and would not have got uterine cancer .
Please look up the research studies on IP6 . Specifically ip6 gold. One study on nih gov pub med is called Broad Spectrum Anticancer Activity of Myo-Inositol and Inositol Hexakisphosphate Cancer needs sugar and iron to feed on. Your diet matters. You can also search the pub med database for uterine cancer studies. The more knowledge we gain the better informed out decisions are. Hospitals sometimes administer ip6 with treatment. It is extracted from a legume. It’s a supplement that can be taken to protect against cancer by reducing free radicals. If you search ip6 there are many applications for health, but it isn’t for everyone. You can bring the research to your doctor also. People have said their tumors are gone. Since Idont know anyone personally , I can’t say they’re truthful but i take it and read many studies. You sound like a kind person. I’m sorry you went through such a difficult ordeal. Sending healing prayers to everyone overcoming illness. We can heal and strengthen ourselves as much as possible for quality of life. We can always do our best and keep seeking understanding bc I really don’t think doctors ever think outside of their prescription pads or surgical knives to address root causes. That part is up to us.
It's a great topic. I might want to invite a Registered Dietitian onto the channel to discuss something like that. We published an article on Stevia on the Diabetes Strong website not that long ago that you can check out diabetesstrong.com/is-stevia-a-healthy-sugar-alternative-for-people-with-diabetes/
Just for the record, Christel: Also men 45 years and older should be screened for total and free testosterone levels. Probably more important with men with Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes. Overweight, Hypertension and Family History of Type 2. But also a factor in Type 1. Low Free and Total Testosterone in older men with Type 1 leads to insulin resistance. Or more importantly spoken. Older overweight, non athletically active Type 1's can have their Endocrinologist screen their Testosterone levels. Higher and adequate levels of Testosterone lead to better insulin sensitivity and and avoid insulin resistance. Don't ask me how I know, lest someone criticize me for making comments...
@@DiabetesStrong It is a very big factor. I'm glad to complement your medical and metabolic knowledge. Testosterone levels in men are generally catering in the last 30 years. And this is a big factor in male diabetic insulin sensitivity. And it will not be given adequate attention for many reasons. And yet important for male diabetics. Look into it, all.
If I run 1-3 miles and do weight training which I do about 4 times a week, I can eat carbs (rice, sandwich, etc) without taking any fast acting insulin (only my usual long acting insulin which is 20 units split 10 in the morning and 10 at night. In fact, if I exercise vigorously I have to eat carbs or I will go low. Days I don’t exercise are completely different. I need short acting insulin to eat the same foods. I’ve had LADA type 1.5 for about 14 years and my endocrinologist thinks I still produce some insulin naturally, but he refuses to give me a c peptide test because he says there’s no treatment benefit to knowing this. Is that true? Isn’t it good to know if you still produce some insulin to help manage problems with resistance?
The c peptide test is how to determine if you have any insulin production left. I know some endos might play around with different medications depending on whether someone has an insulin production but sounds like your endo isn’t on that team. You will eventually not have an insulin production anymore but if you want to explore other options you could ask your primary care doc for a c peptide test
Per CDC: Insulin helps blood sugar enter cells, but nicotine changes cells so they don’t respond to insulin, which increases blood sugar levels. Chemicals in cigarettes harm cells in your body and cause inflammation. This also makes cells stop responding to insulin.
@@DiabetesStrong The CDC article you are quoting is titled, "How Smoking Can Lead to Type 2 Diabetes". It has little to nothing to do with type 1 diabetes, the article doesn't acknowledge type 1 diabetes even exists, and is exclusive to cigarette use. Cigarette use =/= Tobacco use, just like diabetes =/= type 2 diabetes. There is many forms of tobacco use, just like there is different types of diabetes. A type 1 diabetic can simply monitor their GCM, smoke a cigar, and they can clearly see within hours what effects tobacco use has on their blood sugars. I am not arguing that smoking of any kind is good for you, or putting anything besides clean air into your lungs is good for you, but I wouldn't expect anything less from an organization that has failed the United States and let millions die to the corona virus.
@@mad0uche the question was not how smoking impact T1D, as I read it, it was just asking why smoking can lead to insulin resistance. CDC is not the only one linking smoking to insulin resistance. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8894492/ But if you're arguing that it would be nice to see more T1D-specific studies, then I'm with you. We generally are not as researched a population as T2D
@@DiabetesStrong The distinction is important because type 2 diabetes IS insulin resistance. So if you take these articles as facts, smoking causes diabetes, because smoking causes insulin resistance. I think you and I know this is not the case however, and it might have exponentially more to do with consuming 400g of carbs per day, and a sedentary lifestyle. What if you have type 1 diabetes then, what happens when you smoke? Does your blood sugar rise? Does your A1C get worse because your cells change? If a type 1 diabetic has an A1C of 6.3, what will their A1C be after a year of tobacco use. I can tell you the results aren't very exciting and overeating / dawnsyndrome / poor diet will dictate your blood sugars like it always has. Just like a distinction of what kind of diabetes is important, smoking is also a generic term. You can assume someone smoking 2 packs of cigarettes per week will get affected by nicotine differently than someone smoking a cigar on the weekend. What if someone smoking a cigar for leisure reduces the stress in their life, how do you measure that when it comes to insulin sensitivity, how do you measure stress and insulin sensitivity period? It is such a nonsense conversation that concludes with most things are fine with moderation. Fun fact, Americas oldest veteran smoked everyday, he lived till 112. You can speculate why he lived for so long while eating icecream and smoking many cigars per day, it seems blatant he didn't "stress" about much.
How much insulin we each need is very individual. So I’m not sure it makes a lot of sense to compare needs. Just take what you need to manage your blood sugars 🙂
@@DiabetesStrong Of course not. :/ It wouldn't surprise me if a bunch of GenXs and Millenials ended up with diabetes because of Silent and Boomers smoking around them.
@@djmooncheeks1515 second hand smoke would give you cancer not diabetes you silly child, you have access to the internet and instead of researching second hand smoke you type buzz words like GENX and MILLENIALS on youtube. When "BOOMERS" smoked socially, there was no internet and no widespread ways to educate yourself about the long term health effects of smoking. Back to the topic at hand though, the correlation this woman in the video is making to vaping and tobacco is about nicotine affecting insulin resistance, she is not talking about smoking itself she is talking about ways nicotine impacts your body.
@@mad0uche Aww did I touch a sore nerve because children don't have a choice in being exposed or not if their parents smoke? Have you ever walked into a Silent or Boomer's home and seen yellow drips on the wall from nicotine? Or worse, seen the child of a smoker struggle with pneumonia, asthma, colds that won't quit, and worse because one or both parents are too selfish to stop smoking? I had a legitimate question: the correlation between second hand smoke exposure and diabetes.
@@djmooncheeks1515 the walls are yellow because of damage from the smoke. Your question was legitimately stupid. It's like asking if you can get pregnant from second hand smoke. Stop being stupid and use the internet to educate yourself instead of sitting on youtube.
i was prediabetic for a number of years. since february, i had became diabetic, but i have not been formally diagnosed yet because i had been taking Gymnema Sylvestre, which lowered my hba1c. I have stopped taking my G.S. since April 4. My next hba1c test is in July. I want to get a correct hba1c, but i do want to get more insulin sensitive. how do i do this? i take Apple Cider Vinegar in an 8oz. cup of water before meals, especially ones with carbs. Is that going to be lowering my hba1c? Do i just go on a heavy carb diet so my doctor can see i have T2D when i have my next hba1c in July??? What do i do????
I would do a lot of the things I suggest in this video to increase your insulin sensitivity. I don’t think apple vinegar is as effective. But if you like the taste and don’t have any other medical issues it probably won’t hurt
We have some good resources on Gestational Diabetes on the Diabetes Strong website. A few here: diabetesstrong.com/gestational-diabetes/ diabetesstrong.com/how-to-test-for-gestational-diabetes/ diabetesstrong.com/does-gestational-diabetes-go-away-after-giving-birth/
6 months ago my fasting blood sugar was 93.3 and hba1c is 5.2 now I checked blood sugar it was 94.4 and I was at fasting so it doesn't make any difference to me, I am 25... Its within normal range but I heard people in this age should have blood sugar lower than 90, what to do now? My sister is 30 she also checked her blood sugar about 9-10 months ago she had 94.4 fasting and 110.7 after eating and checking after 2 hours, she has stress, does stress increase blood sugar? I also have fatty liver grade i... My dad is 59 and has 90 blood sugar he still have muscular physic don't know what will happen to us when we get to 59, he is active but also smoker and don't care about diet and has bp and other heart problems yet he has 90, are we heading towards prediabetes?? god forbid
Sounds like you, and your family's blood sugars are within the normal range. I would see your doctor for regular checkups and discuss any concerns with him/her
@@DiabetesStrong I am from India and here many doctors are not updated with new studies only fews are, and my family physician is not updated at all so this is why I thought to ask here... One of an MD in our area said low grade fatty liver is not worrisome thing and it is not even a disease for us muslims (since we are Muslims) he said due to our diet where we also consume too much meat low grade fatty liver is not a disease for us lol I also showed it to a urologist who is specialized in kidney disease he said many people have even I have fatty liver, Actually I was not worried before but someone in the Internet said that HBA1C should be less than 5 and fasting blood sugar should be less than 90 so this is why I was scared, I am still afraid lest diabetes will hit me, I have health anxiety about this disease as some deceased people in my maternal side had that one guy even have this, my mom also had early stage diabetes or I don't know if it was a pre diabetes which was reversed through homeopathy, she's no more due to cancer btw
@@ZaidKhan-su3ey based on the blood sugar numbers you wrote I wouldn’t worry about diabetes at this point. But keep tracking it, maybe once a month if that helps with your anxiety
@@DiabetesStrong my father side gene is strong my dad did gym for four years only without any supplements and whey protein he was not aware about these things never even heard off and still he is muscular at the age of 59 but he has high bp thyroid and some heart problem (due to not being consistent on bp medication) I think I should also consult a psychiatrist for health anxiety
Do you read many books about diabetes? Do you have any interest in all the conflicting diet advice? There's Dr Bernstein who lives on ANIMAL protein with veggies and doesn't eat grains or fruit. He has perfectly normal glucose all the time. He's 88 and got type ONE diabetes at 11. Then there's the Mastering Diabetes guys who are vegan activists and claim that they can eat lots of carbs and don't even need to use all that much insulin because they don't eat all that animal fat etc. But both of those guys are still young so it remains to be seen whether they will make it to 88 or not. I know that protein and vegetables gives me a better looking CGM graph compared to eating all those "healthy" grains and fruit.
Yes, I've looked into most of the diets, and I think they're great for some people but I'm of the school of thought that diet should be tailored to the individual. And in my experience, most people won't succeed on extreme diets (which I consider both Dr. Bernstein and the Mastering Diabetes diet). I have an interview with Robby from Mastering Diabetes on the Diabetes Strong website if you want to read more about that approach
@@DiabetesStrong I already read Mastering Diabetes since it was at my library. I knew going in that the vegan diet wasn't for me but I like to get both sides of the story. One thing that caused me to question their credibility right off the bat was a blurb from Anthony William the medical medium. He's some fullofshitster with no medical background who claims to get his special wisdom from the spirits! Maybe they just got bad advice from some marketing person but still that makes them look foolish. I've asked them about it at their channel but not surprisingly they have ignored me.
Yeah, some of the "scientific" evidence was presented as I would have presented it. But I have seen the very low-fat high-carb approach work for some, so I still think their method is worth considering. But I hear you...
@@DiabetesStrong I bought the Mastering Diabetes book and tried their diet. It did not work for me, but instead, sent my blood sugars spiraling out of such control that I was a zombie, having a tough time getting them back under control. It may work for some, but it was like poison to me. I also have Dr. Bernstein's book and do much better with restricted low carb foods. I don't mind a boring diet as long as it works. But then, no matter how low carb I eat, anxiety & insomnia seem to be large culprits. I try so hard, yet still feel like an enigma when sugars spike for no apparent reason. I love your videos, Christel. I've learned so much from you. You are so knowledgeable and helpful and I appreciate you so much. You always look so pretty, fit and trim. I strive to be successful like you...thank you so much for always being so inspirational to all of us. You're the best!!! God bless you!!!
There are medical studies and get a constant meter to see reduction. You can do this. Make yourself a priority. The complications are terrible. Please don’t give up.
For me the simplest way to increase my sensitivity is walking for about an hour. Not run, just a gentle walk. This does 2 things - Exercise (increase heart rate slightly) and reduce stress. It's a no-pain solution for me. Switching from a desk job to one where I'm on my feet most of the day probably helped the most.
Great to know.. unfortunately I'm stuck in a desk job (grateful for it given that many are losing due to layoffs) and that makes it harder to manage stress and physical activity. So, I have picked up walking using the guided paced walking feature in the Google fit app and it helps
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Well said. Easiest, effordable and can be done by anyone.
Switching to different job. I was thinking but don't know how or what
I am not diabetic, but my A1C was high. Once I focused on correcting this, a Whole New World "opened up."
Learning about Insulin Control dawned like new sun.
Young people should be taught this.
Thank you.
Watching less daily news can also improve your insulin sensitivity ! (Reduced stress). Love all your videos. Thank you :)
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I'm leaving politics alone day and night and just check in on it because of the stress!
Christel, thank you so much for this video.
I had no Idea. I've commented before on my insulin resistance to Afrezza. Which I did get to work kinda at the higher doses.
Even though I do avg. 6.2 HbA1C and my last one was 5.9, I definitely have insulin resistance.
I find it easy to go within range sideways with a very low carb diet and intermittent fasting.
And I'm guilty on most counts here.
I'm 61 years old and a physician and I never ever heard about nicotine causing insulin resistance. Never.
I never smoked but am addicted to nicotine gum, and pretty much chewed tobacco all my adult life.
Also overweight with a body mass index of about 29.
Also stopped resistance training at the onset of COVID. I usually get up to bench pressing 245 lbs and used to weight lift.
And I drink lots of bourbon.
You are spot on.
And I'm going to start new years resolutions early, thanks to your advice.
All these things including nicotine definitely are a factor.
Thanks for your public Diabetes Service Announcement.
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A medical doctor who is overweight and drinks too much? What's up with that?
@@jackschitt6235 Not too much. Just enough. And not that overweight.
And Type 1 HbA1C= 5.9%.
Any other questions?
Insulin resistance video wise?
@@stevenforche1584 My last A1C was 6. My diagnosis was type 2 in 1998. A few years back my newer and current endocrinologist changed my diagnosis to type 1. That might not sound right since they say type 2's never turn into type 1's but that's what happened. I might really be more of a type 1.5 though even if that isn't an official diagnosis. My last c-peptide was .5 but my Antibodies and GAD65 were negative and normal. Any thoughts? Just a type 2 with beta cell burnout leading to being in effect insulin dependent? I'm on the Medtronic system. I started it the day before I turned 55 close to 3 years ago. I don't know if my endocrinologist decided it would just be easier for both of us to call me a type ONE so United healthcare would have to pay for the Medtronic that he wanted me to get possibly. The last Endocrinologist had the exact same 3 test results and kept my diagnosis as type 2.
@SJP I almost always learn new things when I'm researching these videos. I don't think anyone can be expected to know everything. And I"m glad my diabetes PSAs nudge you gently in the right direction 😀
Thank you for sharing
Great info. I'm not a smoker but interesting to know the effect is has. One thing I think is very important for insulin sensitivity is injection and pumping site Rotation. It is very easy to use the same approximate sites. The tissue in these areas of frequent use can get tired and be in need of more time to heal before efficiently accepting insulin again. Especially using a syringe or pen injecting large amounts for big meals ect. When pumping, don't forget to change your site at least once every three days ish. Be mindful of your most prominent sites. Try to rotate as best as possible to let all these areas stay nicely healed and and insulin sensitivity can be more trusted. Have an awesome blood day everyone! :)
Yes, thank you for sharing that
Another great video 😍 stress levels and sleep pattern is my challenge
Thank you
Very correct. I have one vice left. Vaping! Ugh I promised myself that I will quit on my bday. January. I’m type one and have changed everything leaving vaping for last. But I will let u know how it goes.
I am hoping my recent drops into the 70s is a sign of my insulin resistance getting better instead it being another insulinoma from MEN 1. Since I have MEN 1 I think my endocrinologist put me on insulin instead of trying more drugs that could cause more problems with my pancreas. I have several tumors left in my pancreas, removed the tail that had a 2” insulinoma tumor.
A natural way that has helped me improve my insulin sensitivity is by exercising and taking two tablespoons of Apple cider vinegar with the mother. More veggies as well🙏🏾💚.
Thank you for this! I have to test sometime for IR, and will follow this advice. Top stuff.
Great information, thank you again.
I cannot tell you how glad I am to have found you!!! It was by chance that I accidently came across you and your videos which has helped me tremendously! Thanks so much!!!!!
Oh, thank you! Glad you found the channel 🙂
I have recently found that occasionally I have a couple of days hit and miss where I dont need any insulin or medication and have to watch Hypo. I found after reading that Lexapro can cause this even though not a common side effect it is documented in seniors. Last time it it I could eat Chinese food or pizza with no impact, and 24 hours later I cycled back to needing meds.
Thank you for sharing
Thanks 💚
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Great video! Concise information
Gatorade zero works very well for my 18 months old.
I always love yr explanations
Glad you like them!
Thanks Christel! Have you made a vid on different types of glucose v sugar? Is it the gylcemic index? I notice some foods like pasta wreck my levels for as much as 12 hours and some foods I can knock down from 150 to 110 in less than an hour. I used to keep track of different types of foods with an actual spreadsheet, but it was so inconsistent I gave up. Thanks again.🙂
I haven’t. Glycemic index and glycemic load can make a difference but it also seems that we metabolize carbs differently, so some people will see aggressive blood sugar reactions to some foods that others don’t react that aggressively to
Even stevia rises my sugars also plain black coffee!
Great vid! Thanks
Thank you madam, for your kind information
You are most welcome
Thank you very much❤❤❤❤
Yes I had undiagnosed sleep apnea since 2010, my doctor told me I had panic attacks, fast forward to 2017 and I am diagnosed with type 2, fast forward to 2022 and I am diagnosed with uterine cancer . Fat forward to surgery Jan 2023 for total hysterectomy I am diagnosed with sleep apnea which was picked up during recovery , I had to fight for the test with my GP and it turns out I was stopping breathing 39 times an hour , now I have a CPAP machine and sleep up to 9 hours a night and only stop breathing up to 7 times an hour . I believe if my gp had just done the test back in 2010 I would not be type 2 and would not have got uterine cancer .
I'm so sorry that. That's not okay
Please look up the research studies on IP6 . Specifically ip6 gold.
One study on nih gov pub med is called Broad Spectrum Anticancer Activity of Myo-Inositol and Inositol Hexakisphosphate
Cancer needs sugar and iron to feed on. Your diet matters. You can also search the pub med database for uterine cancer studies. The more knowledge we gain the better informed out decisions are. Hospitals sometimes administer ip6 with treatment. It is extracted from a legume. It’s a supplement that can be taken to protect against cancer by reducing free radicals. If you search ip6 there are many applications for health, but it isn’t for everyone. You can bring the research to your doctor also. People have said their tumors are gone. Since Idont know anyone personally , I can’t say they’re truthful but i take it and read many studies.
You sound like a kind person. I’m sorry you went through such a difficult ordeal. Sending healing prayers to everyone overcoming illness. We can heal and strengthen ourselves as much as possible for quality of life. We can always do our best and keep seeking understanding bc I really don’t think doctors ever think outside of their prescription pads or surgical knives to address root causes. That part is up to us.
Can you make a video about artificial sweeteners are they good or bad for the body, Thank you and happy Thanksgiving
It's a great topic. I might want to invite a Registered Dietitian onto the channel to discuss something like that. We published an article on Stevia on the Diabetes Strong website not that long ago that you can check out diabetesstrong.com/is-stevia-a-healthy-sugar-alternative-for-people-with-diabetes/
Thanks
Thank you
Informative
Just for the record, Christel:
Also men 45 years and older should be screened for total and free testosterone levels.
Probably more important with men with Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes. Overweight, Hypertension and Family History of Type 2.
But also a factor in Type 1.
Low Free and Total Testosterone in older men with Type 1 leads to insulin resistance.
Or more importantly spoken. Older overweight, non athletically active Type 1's can have their Endocrinologist screen their Testosterone levels.
Higher and adequate levels of Testosterone lead to better insulin sensitivity and and avoid insulin resistance.
Don't ask me how I know, lest someone criticize me for making comments...
Thank you for adding that
@@DiabetesStrong
It is a very big factor.
I'm glad to complement your medical and metabolic knowledge.
Testosterone levels in men are generally catering in the last 30 years.
And this is a big factor in male diabetic insulin sensitivity.
And it will not be given adequate attention for many reasons.
And yet important for male diabetics.
Look into it, all.
Super!
If I run 1-3 miles and do weight training which I do about 4 times a week, I can eat carbs (rice, sandwich, etc) without taking any fast acting insulin (only my usual long acting insulin which is 20 units split 10 in the morning and 10 at night. In fact, if I exercise vigorously I have to eat carbs or I will go low. Days I don’t exercise are completely different. I need short acting insulin to eat the same foods. I’ve had LADA type 1.5 for about 14 years and my endocrinologist thinks I still produce some insulin naturally, but he refuses to give me a c peptide test because he says there’s no treatment benefit to knowing this. Is that true? Isn’t it good to know if you still produce some insulin to help manage problems with resistance?
The c peptide test is how to determine if you have any insulin production left. I know some endos might play around with different medications depending on whether someone has an insulin production but sounds like your endo isn’t on that team. You will eventually not have an insulin production anymore but if you want to explore other options you could ask your primary care doc for a c peptide test
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What's the related between smoking and insulin shot
Per CDC:
Insulin helps blood sugar enter cells, but nicotine changes cells so they don’t respond to insulin, which increases blood sugar levels.
Chemicals in cigarettes harm cells in your body and cause inflammation. This also makes cells stop responding to insulin.
@@DiabetesStrong The CDC article you are quoting is titled, "How Smoking Can Lead to Type 2 Diabetes". It has little to nothing to do with type 1 diabetes, the article doesn't acknowledge type 1 diabetes even exists, and is exclusive to cigarette use. Cigarette use =/= Tobacco use, just like diabetes =/= type 2 diabetes. There is many forms of tobacco use, just like there is different types of diabetes. A type 1 diabetic can simply monitor their GCM, smoke a cigar, and they can clearly see within hours what effects tobacco use has on their blood sugars. I am not arguing that smoking of any kind is good for you, or putting anything besides clean air into your lungs is good for you, but I wouldn't expect anything less from an organization that has failed the United States and let millions die to the corona virus.
@@mad0uche the question was not how smoking impact T1D, as I read it, it was just asking why smoking can lead to insulin resistance.
CDC is not the only one linking smoking to insulin resistance. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8894492/
But if you're arguing that it would be nice to see more T1D-specific studies, then I'm with you. We generally are not as researched a population as T2D
@@DiabetesStrong The distinction is important because type 2 diabetes IS insulin resistance. So if you take these articles as facts, smoking causes diabetes, because smoking causes insulin resistance. I think you and I know this is not the case however, and it might have exponentially more to do with consuming 400g of carbs per day, and a sedentary lifestyle. What if you have type 1 diabetes then, what happens when you smoke? Does your blood sugar rise? Does your A1C get worse because your cells change? If a type 1 diabetic has an A1C of 6.3, what will their A1C be after a year of tobacco use. I can tell you the results aren't very exciting and overeating / dawnsyndrome / poor diet will dictate your blood sugars like it always has. Just like a distinction of what kind of diabetes is important, smoking is also a generic term. You can assume someone smoking 2 packs of cigarettes per week will get affected by nicotine differently than someone smoking a cigar on the weekend. What if someone smoking a cigar for leisure reduces the stress in their life, how do you measure that when it comes to insulin sensitivity, how do you measure stress and insulin sensitivity period? It is such a nonsense conversation that concludes with most things are fine with moderation. Fun fact, Americas oldest veteran smoked everyday, he lived till 112. You can speculate why he lived for so long while eating icecream and smoking many cigars per day, it seems blatant he didn't "stress" about much.
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Ma'am I want to ask you that if you had any islet transplant surgery, because you always take less units of insulin...
How much insulin we each need is very individual. So I’m not sure it makes a lot of sense to compare needs. Just take what you need to manage your blood sugars 🙂
Any idea if there's anything about second hand smoke and diabetes? ie: Parents or spouses who smoked and you didn't.
I don’t know if there’s any research on that…
@@DiabetesStrong Of course not. :/ It wouldn't surprise me if a bunch of GenXs and Millenials ended up with diabetes because of Silent and Boomers smoking around them.
@@djmooncheeks1515 second hand smoke would give you cancer not diabetes you silly child, you have access to the internet and instead of researching second hand smoke you type buzz words like GENX and MILLENIALS on youtube. When "BOOMERS" smoked socially, there was no internet and no widespread ways to educate yourself about the long term health effects of smoking. Back to the topic at hand though, the correlation this woman in the video is making to vaping and tobacco is about nicotine affecting insulin resistance, she is not talking about smoking itself she is talking about ways nicotine impacts your body.
@@mad0uche Aww did I touch a sore nerve because children don't have a choice in being exposed or not if their parents smoke? Have you ever walked into a Silent or Boomer's home and seen yellow drips on the wall from nicotine? Or worse, seen the child of a smoker struggle with pneumonia, asthma, colds that won't quit, and worse because one or both parents are too selfish to stop smoking? I had a legitimate question: the correlation between second hand smoke exposure and diabetes.
@@djmooncheeks1515 the walls are yellow because of damage from the smoke. Your question was legitimately stupid. It's like asking if you can get pregnant from second hand smoke. Stop being stupid and use the internet to educate yourself instead of sitting on youtube.
Reducing resistance, does t equate to increasing sensitivity???
Can laughing and smiling lower my blood sugar?
🙂 maybe if it can help manage your stress levels
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i was prediabetic for a number of years. since february, i had became diabetic, but i have not been formally diagnosed yet because i had been taking Gymnema Sylvestre, which lowered my hba1c. I have stopped taking my G.S. since April 4. My next hba1c test is in July. I want to get a correct hba1c, but i do want to get more insulin sensitive. how do i do this? i take Apple Cider Vinegar in an 8oz. cup of water before meals, especially ones with carbs. Is that going to be lowering my hba1c? Do i just go on a heavy carb diet so my doctor can see i have T2D when i have my next hba1c in July??? What do i do????
I would do a lot of the things I suggest in this video to increase your insulin sensitivity. I don’t think apple vinegar is as effective. But if you like the taste and don’t have any other medical issues it probably won’t hurt
What about coffee...??
Coffee will for some increase blood sugars. Check out my video on coffee here: ua-cam.com/video/3isrhLmp0r8/v-deo.htmlsi=Ni4fWP7NQchjVC0D
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I'm.having pregnancy diabetes. Any help?
We have some good resources on Gestational Diabetes on the Diabetes Strong website. A few here:
diabetesstrong.com/gestational-diabetes/
diabetesstrong.com/how-to-test-for-gestational-diabetes/
diabetesstrong.com/does-gestational-diabetes-go-away-after-giving-birth/
6 months ago my fasting blood sugar was 93.3 and hba1c is 5.2 now I checked blood sugar it was 94.4 and I was at fasting so it doesn't make any difference to me, I am 25... Its within normal range but I heard people in this age should have blood sugar lower than 90, what to do now? My sister is 30 she also checked her blood sugar about 9-10 months ago she had 94.4 fasting and 110.7 after eating and checking after 2 hours, she has stress, does stress increase blood sugar? I also have fatty liver grade i... My dad is 59 and has 90 blood sugar he still have muscular physic don't know what will happen to us when we get to 59, he is active but also smoker and don't care about diet and has bp and other heart problems yet he has 90, are we heading towards prediabetes?? god forbid
Sounds like you, and your family's blood sugars are within the normal range. I would see your doctor for regular checkups and discuss any concerns with him/her
@@DiabetesStrong I am from India and here many doctors are not updated with new studies only fews are, and my family physician is not updated at all so this is why I thought to ask here... One of an MD in our area said low grade fatty liver is not worrisome thing and it is not even a disease for us muslims (since we are Muslims) he said due to our diet where we also consume too much meat low grade fatty liver is not a disease for us lol I also showed it to a urologist who is specialized in kidney disease he said many people have even I have fatty liver, Actually I was not worried before but someone in the Internet said that HBA1C should be less than 5 and fasting blood sugar should be less than 90 so this is why I was scared, I am still afraid lest diabetes will hit me, I have health anxiety about this disease as some deceased people in my maternal side had that one guy even have this, my mom also had early stage diabetes or I don't know if it was a pre diabetes which was reversed through homeopathy, she's no more due to cancer btw
@@ZaidKhan-su3ey based on the blood sugar numbers you wrote I wouldn’t worry about diabetes at this point. But keep tracking it, maybe once a month if that helps with your anxiety
@@DiabetesStrong okay thank you for your suggestion
@@DiabetesStrong my father side gene is strong my dad did gym for four years only without any supplements and whey protein he was not aware about these things never even heard off and still he is muscular at the age of 59 but he has high bp thyroid and some heart problem (due to not being consistent on bp medication) I think I should also consult a psychiatrist for health anxiety
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wrong carb cycling and stress management and the insulin will go in the liver or muscle and reduce fat
Do you read many books about diabetes? Do you have any interest in all the conflicting diet advice? There's Dr Bernstein who lives on ANIMAL protein with veggies and doesn't eat grains or fruit. He has perfectly normal glucose all the time. He's 88 and got type ONE diabetes at 11. Then there's the Mastering Diabetes guys who are vegan activists and claim that they can eat lots of carbs and don't even need to use all that much insulin because they don't eat all that animal fat etc. But both of those guys are still young so it remains to be seen whether they will make it to 88 or not. I know that protein and vegetables gives me a better looking CGM graph compared to eating all those "healthy" grains and fruit.
Yes, I've looked into most of the diets, and I think they're great for some people but I'm of the school of thought that diet should be tailored to the individual. And in my experience, most people won't succeed on extreme diets (which I consider both Dr. Bernstein and the Mastering Diabetes diet). I have an interview with Robby from Mastering Diabetes on the Diabetes Strong website if you want to read more about that approach
@@DiabetesStrong I already read Mastering Diabetes since it was at my library. I knew going in that the vegan diet wasn't for me but I like to get both sides of the story. One thing that caused me to question their credibility right off the bat was a blurb from Anthony William the medical medium. He's some fullofshitster with no medical background who claims to get his special wisdom from the spirits! Maybe they just got bad advice from some marketing person but still that makes them look foolish. I've asked them about it at their channel but not surprisingly they have ignored me.
Yeah, some of the "scientific" evidence was presented as I would have presented it. But I have seen the very low-fat high-carb approach work for some, so I still think their method is worth considering. But I hear you...
@@DiabetesStrong I bought the Mastering Diabetes book and tried their diet. It did not work for me, but instead, sent my blood sugars spiraling out of such control that I was a zombie, having a tough time getting them back under control. It may work for some, but it was like poison to me. I also have Dr. Bernstein's book and do much better with restricted low carb foods. I don't mind a boring diet as long as it works. But then, no matter how low carb I eat, anxiety & insomnia seem to be large culprits. I try so hard, yet still feel like an enigma when sugars spike for no apparent reason. I love your videos, Christel. I've learned so much from you. You are so knowledgeable and helpful and I appreciate you so much. You always look so pretty, fit and trim. I strive to be successful like you...thank you so much for always being so inspirational to all of us. You're the best!!! God bless you!!!
I have noticed no difference with insulin sensitivity and tabacco use over the years.
I don't believe it can be improved.
There are medical studies and get a constant meter to see reduction. You can do this. Make yourself a priority. The complications are terrible. Please don’t give up.