What do you mean by the obese and normal types of type 2? I actually agree there are a number of causes of type 2 and I also thing quite a number of subtypes have been lumped in as type 2 that don’t fit anywhere else. But I’ve never seen that acknowledged by the nhs or any large medical organisation- just in a few papers and articles, usually by researchers not doctors.
Do you really think that so many more are being diagnosed T2 since the pandemic began than were before? I’ve seen enough people comment on various groups that their control got worse after the infection. Perhaps that is what is tipping more over the edge or allowing them to be discovered having been previously undiagnosed but diabetic nonetheless
They gave more or less similar numbers the vaccination previously as a priority on the basis we were more at risk than the general population. That increased risk hasn’t changed.
I don’t get free insulin and I’m not sure why you think I do. I’m type 2 diet controlled. No medications. Or do you mean you get free insulin? You are on prepaid what?
Low carb means many things and for some they simply don’t try going as low as their body needs them to. That may be their choice that they are entitled to make when factoring in all of their life considerations but it remains true. Others may be a misdiagnosed LADA not a type 2 at all if it truly doesn’t work. Still others may have “exhausted” their pancreas and now fail to produce even normal amounts of insulin (unlike most type 2 that produce a lot in an attempt to overcome resistance) after many years and decades of type 2 and will always need more than just diet control thereafter.
Okay , I will try and answer all that you challenge.
Some of type 2 have obesity some have not.
You may not be obese therefore you would not be berated for being so. Yes I agree you can read it but unless fat your health providers will not treat you with a fattest attitude.
Why would I say that more are diagnosed type 2 if I did not believe it. Your challenge not mine.
We hear about diabetes daily so yes I believe it is more known.
I have no idea if the pandemic or vaccines cause it . I had mine before.
Sorry I do not know where you live but Diabetes is one of the UK for type 1 to get free meds and some tyoe
Insulin is free on prescription, along with any pens or needles you need. If you're in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, prescriptions are automatically free. But if you're in England and under 60, you'll need to fill in a medical exemption certificate which you can get from your GP or healthcare team. two.https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/save-money-with-a-prescription-prepayment-certificate-ppc/
A pre paid is also something the UK have a form where you pay so much per month and its much cheaper than individual. I am not on insulin therefore i would not be in that exempt group.
I guess you are correct my body is packing up as well. Also I think some have less issues and low carb works. You are correct Id not want just two meals a day or say yoghurt and s few berries in the winter. There are only do many eggs one can eat. Also with other issues fat in cream and cheese do take their toll too.
So yes some really will cope with low carb and many here will not want to do anything else.
I therefore stated for me that Low Carb was not for me.
Surely we have freedom to state what helps us or not. Its not just a low carb site even though its very much promoted.
