tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20346600.post2862922052555963697..comments2013-03-11T08:20:20.414-05:00Comments on T Minus Two: The Type Two WordBob Pedersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02146736669758638855noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20346600.post-46844675696514002542010-07-04T18:24:25.149-05:002010-07-04T18:24:25.149-05:00"The things I learn from my friends on insuli..."The things I learn from my friends on insulin about insulin and insulin dependency are things I may need someday." <br /><br />In total and complete agreement here. I often hear "why don't you just go on insulin?", but it's not that easy. Not when you haven't progressed to quite that point.Rachel Baumgartelhttp://www.diabetesdaily.com/baumgartelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20346600.post-41975438730113908372010-06-28T02:26:37.043-05:002010-06-28T02:26:37.043-05:00Dr. Richard K. Bernstein recommends type 2's a...Dr. Richard K. Bernstein recommends type 2's avoiding drugs that stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin. E.g., sulfonlyureas, meglitinides.<br /><br />They lead to premature pancreas "burn-out," he says. High carbohydrate consumption also leads to burn-out, according to Dr. B.<br /><br />I have no strong opinion on it one way or the other, yet. Haven't seen the scientific studies.Steve Parker, M.D.http://diabeticmediterraneandiet.comnoreply@blogger.com