Type II Diabetes

[LadyShea]

Kiddos paternal bio grandparents are visiting and she casually mentions "Oh, B has diabetes so needs to eat something" when we sort of skipped breakfast preparing for a day on the boat. Kiddo's bdad never mentioned this that I remember. He may have forgotten or not known or not thought it was pertinent to the medical history.

Is this something I need to be vigilant about, concerned about or do I need to do anything specific to help prevent it? Maybe it's just one of those "Might run in the family so just knowing is a good thing".

[The Lone Ranger]

You mean non insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, correct?

It does appear to run in families, but I suspect this is a case of "Might run in the family so just knowing is a good thing".

Type 2 diabetes mellitus usually doesn't appear until adulthood, and it typically occurs in people who're overweight and who get little exercise. The more obese the person and the less exercise they get, the more likely they are to develop it. So, the key to prevention is to instill good eating and exercise habits when young.

Cheers,

Michael

[LadyShea]

You mean non insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, correct?

Correct, adult onset probably in his 40's

It does appear to run in families, but I suspect this is a case of "Might run in the family so just knowing is a good thing".

Okay, thanks. Noted

Type 2 diabetes mellitus usually doesn't appear until adulthood, and it typically occurs in people who're overweight and who get little exercise. The more obese the person and the less exercise they get, the more likely they are to develop it. So, the key to prevention is to instill good eating and exercise habits when young.


Okay good, already planned before knowing about the diabetes.

Thanks! I just wasn't sure if there were specific foods to avoid or anything like that.

[TomJoe]

Thanks! I just wasn't sure if there were specific foods to avoid or anything like that.Just keep a healthy, balanced and properly portioned diet. I imagine you're already doing that. You can check out the ADA website:

Making Healthy Food Choices - Nutrition & Recipes - American Diabetes Association (http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-prevention/nutrition/healthyfoodchoices.jsp)

[Pinecone]

and get a sugar test once in a while, like with your yearly physical. If you ever go 'borderline' be very careful of a doctor putting you on any kind of steriods for any reason.

[LadyShea]

and get a sugar test once in a while, like with your yearly physical. If you ever go 'borderline' be very careful of a doctor putting you on any kind of steriods for any reason.

Sorry if I was unclear, it's not me, it's my 18 month old son. We adopted him and I just found this out about his biological grandfather.

[godfry n. glad]

Type II is usually late onset.

TLR's advice is the best. Make sure the kid grows up eating well and exercising.

[Adora]

It does appear to run in families
So does shitty eating habits.

[Shelli]

n/m

[mindbender]

Funny, shitty habits usually run in one's pants. And why would you eat shit anyway? *shrugs*

[Miss Shelby]

type II diabetes can have a hereditary factor, but it occurs later in life usually and is usually brought on by insulin resistance. Over time due to certain risk factors and or unhealthy lifestyle, the person becomes resistant to their own insulin, which results in type II.

It's the type I or juvenile diabetes that you'd really need to be concerned with and it tends to show up in childhood. Which doesn't sound like it's the case with your son. The best way to avoid type II is by getting your son started early with healthy living habits, eating right and exercising.

[erimir]

I'm sorry if this is inappropriate, but I was just reading the lolcat thread before this, so I thought of...

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/hmmm-diabeetus-you-say.jpg

[Shelli]

:giggle:

[mindbender]

My mom died of complications from diabetes, my dad has it, and so does my older brother - as does my grandmother and several aunts and uncles. I also had it when I was younger and heavier. Basically you need to worry about diet and exercise.

[Shelli]

Basics About Diabetes (http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/faq/basics.htm)