Driving and diabetes

[louixo]

Aristotle, you are misinformed. Weight can be a contributor to sugar imbalance and progress to diabetes, but it is not the only contributor, nor the cause. I have never had a weight problem yet I`m a type 2, and I personally know several other type 2 diabetics that don`t have a weight problem. So, I have to agree with Cheri, that making a blanket statement that weight is the culprit is irresponsible and closed minded. Google it.

 

[aristotle]

Louixo... did you even read what I wrote? I wrote that weight is a problem "for most people." There is absolutely a correlation between obesity and the onset of diabetes. This is a medically proven fact. How could you deny that?
If Cheri has you spellbound, well, that's on you. To deliberately misread and misquote is irresponsible and close-minded.

 

[Kurbski]

Louixo,

Sirius 147 - Road Dog morning show called " the loading dock" has a physician visit regularly that is very familiar with DOT regulations.The show runs daily and repeats every night and on weekends also. The number is 1-888-876-2336 or you can email your questions to Mark or Elizabeth(at their sirius147 myspace webpage) the hosts depending what's easier for you. I am sure they would provide the Dr's contact information because he is " trucker friendly " and helps alot of drivers from being side lined...
He will not " just pass you " either because he cares about the professional driver.

Did you visit Wikipedia yet ? It might help and has a bunch of info on diabetes,meds and treatments here Anti-diabetic drug - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.


Keith

 

[greg334]

Lou,
In all seriousness, don't listen to anyone except your doctor.

If you have one, great but if not look for an internist to work with you to make decisions about your health.

Don't go to a doctor who will 'pass' you, get one that works with you.

Also re-read my last post.

And finally go here

American Diabetes Association Home Page

Sign up for the offers of info.

 

[louixo]

Aristotle, before we go to war of the words mode, you stated "girth equals diabetes" in your first post. Girth does NOT equal diabetes. It is a contributor in some diabetics, but there are many, many overweight folks who DO NOT have diabetes or any other health issue. An overweight person who DOES have diabetes, should lose weight according to current wisdom on the subject, but that is NO GUARANTEE that they will be cured of their diabetic condition. So once again, sorry, but Cheri has a better handle on the topic than you seem to have. So why not drop the insults and accept the fact that it`s only a discussion, and in this case you are wrong in your seeming condemnation of those that are overweight. I won`t deny that being overweight has it`s associated problems for some, and I DID read your post. If you have the compassion that you say you do, it doesn`t appear so, by intimating that weight is a "lifestyle choice" for all. Another misinformed statement. At any rate, i`m not here to play verbal ping pong. Just stating an opinion. Now excuse me whilst I bid adieu to mesmrizing Cheri the Swami.

 

[aristotle]

Louixo... you are technically correct. I apologize for any offense taken. The main thrust of my argument is the connection between obesity and the onset of diabetes. The medical community states unequivocably there is a direct connection between the two. Of course, I did not mean to imply ALL obese folks will develop diabetes. Obesity simply increases the likelihood that diabetes will develop.
To your other point, I still contend obesity is a lifestyle choice for many folks.