Insulin: our silent killer

[Michael Hutch]

I bought this from the author's website. See below for some info about him, book, website

Website
Healing Matters - www.healingmatters.com/ by Thomas Smith

Thomas Smith is a medical investigator, having been forced into curing his
own Type ii Diabetes because it was obvious that his doctor would not, or could not cure it.
He has published the results of his successful Type ii Diabetes investigation in his self-help
manual entitled "Insulin: Our Silent Killer" written for the layman but also widely valued by
the medical practitioner. This manual details the steps required to reverse Type II Diabetes
and references the work being done with Type I Diabetes.
The book may be purchased. It basically says keep away from 'bad fats' and white flour.

 

[Admin]

I do not believe in anything that tells you diabetes can be 'reversed' this is such a bad phrase - managed yes! But reversed - no! I have not read this book - but am suspicious because of the phraseolgy. Just a personal opinion.

 

[am64]

i have repeated my reply to other book thread re reversing diabetes

From what i understand, diabetes is not something you 'catch,' it is a condition. and until the pancreas can evolve enough to heal itself we will always have it.
Like Admin I feel that you can use these types of books to improve your sypmtoms and manage the condition ...but 'reverse' nope sadly

Is this because Australia views Diabetes differently to the uk?

 

[Northerner]

i have repeated my reply to other book thread re reversing diabetes

From what i understand, diabetes is not something you 'catch,' it is a condition. and until the pancreas can evolve enough to heal itself we will always have it.
Like Admin I feel that you can use these types of books to improve your sypmtoms and manage the condition ...but 'reverse' nope sadly

Is this because Australia views Diabetes differently to the uk?

I think that, in common with any incurable chronic condition, there are always going to be 'fringe' elements that promote the cure or solution that the rest of the medical/pharmaceutical community are 'ignoring' because it might affect their profits. There are always elements of truth (low-carb diets, maybe some supplements, vigourous exercise regimes etc.) but they are not a panacea. Often, the lifestyle and dietary changes they promote are either unachievable or unsustainable long-term for the majority of people.

 

[Michael Hutch]

Agreed! There's no reversing the biology of diabetes

Also posted this in my other book recommendation (Reverse diabetes naturally', ie see this response further down here.

PS I think we should post this as a general question. I know we are on the same page here (after all the clarifications!). But it might be worthwile bringing the wider audience here into the discussion



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Agreed! There's no reversing the biology of diabetes
Yes, There's no reversing the biology of diabetes!!
Only reversing the symptoms (or the high glucose readings)!

I have personally researched this specific question the last couple of years.

The answer is that in T2 D, the fast insulin response is lost because of the destruction of a good portion of cells in the pancreas.
T2 diabetics have lost the 'fast' insulin response, and just have a 'slow' response of insulin release, which means there's usually a spike (increase) in glucose, by the time the 'slow' insulin response kicks in and insulin is eventually released.

So there are a few good points to be made here.

-The biology of T2 D cannot be reversed !! (although some people claim gymnea sylvestre rejuvinates beta cells ( scant evidence though!!)
-Because people loosely use the term, what they usually mean is that the symptoms of diabetes (the most obvious being high blood glucose) can infact be reversed.
-People do infact take advantage of the confusion here (of reversal of the biology of diabetes/damage to the pancreas versus reversal of high blood sugar)
-Most people do not have a science degree and lay people are often communicated to in the most basic terms, such as, 'reverse your diabetes, really meaning, 'lower your lood glucose'.
-Finally, and most importantly, it must be clarified in the general www that diabetes (the disease/condition) cannot be cured/reversed at the level of the damage of the pancreas. Some people prey on this false hope and try to promote (scam) various products which results in people being led to think 'great, then I'll reverse, and cure my diabetes !'. No, the reversal just means, they can lower their blood gucose.

The book I have recommended here is by Dr Sandra Cabot, a medical doctor, who promotes alternative therapies. Justice to her, she 'cuts to the chase' and tells is as it is in this book, and really does demonstrate how to revesre T2 diabetes (lower blood sugar of course!!!!!). I am happy that her audience would be lay people, and she is being direct here on how to lower blood glucose.

Sorry about the confusion

Michael Huttch

 

[Admin]

Everyone is free to comment if they look into this thread. People can see that their are new comments and wish to join in if they wish.

 

[katie]

Why's it called " Insulin: our silent killer "? Surely it's a life saver.

 

[Northerner]

Why's it called " Insulin: our silent killer "? Surely it's a life saver.

There's a theory that too much insulin can be damaging to the body, so some regimes rework the idea that improving your diet and lifestyle reduces your insulin requirements (well, duh!). I think it's more of a concern for those with insulin resistance, as their bodies may be over-producing insulin to try and compensate which high levels may be harmful, which does make some kind of sense (see my review of The Insulin Factor🙂)

 

[Tezzz]

My own view is that there is no cure for diabetes.

I know I should reduce my BG to safe levels by eating and drinking carefully.

I cannot do this without some help from Metformin and plenty of exercise.

I would love to follow Dodger's lead and really cut down my carb intake so I can come off the medication, however I have tried and failed. If I cut down the carbs too much I get too tried and that's not acceptable with the safety critical job that I do.

In the meantime I test and do my level best to keep my fasting BG down to below 6.6 and 7.8 after meals. Google Bloodsugar101 for more info.

 

[Steff]

I agree Tez they is no cure in my eyes there is only us who can help ourselves we will never be able to get rid of our diabetes, all we can do is manage it as best as we can , either by insulin/pill/exercise/ carbs. We all try new things many succeed some fail its all about what suits us personally, At the moment for example im carb counting im struggling but im going to give it my best shot.

 

[katie]

There's a theory that too much insulin can be damaging to the body, so some regimes rework the idea that improving your diet and lifestyle reduces your insulin requirements (well, duh!). I think it's more of a concern for those with insulin resistance, as their bodies may be over-producing insulin to try and compensate which high levels may be harmful, which does make some kind of sense (see my review of The Insulin Factor🙂)

All well and good but insulin is still a life support machine for alot of us.
How dare they call my Insulin a silent killer 😉

 

[Northerner]

All well and good but insulin is still a life support machine for alot of us.
How dare they call my Insulin a silent killer 😉

It's just another dramatic title to scare people into paying attention. I love my novorapid and lantus, to me hey are the elixir of life!🙂 I couldn't drink a whole pint though...

 

[Michael Hutch]

Don't shoot the messenger (insulin 'is' the good guy)

Yes, insulin is the good guy, but during insulin resistance, it becomes the bad guy, as levels increase and increase.