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my baby girl was diagnosed with pre-diabetes
Posted on 10/28/15 at 6:57 am
Posted on 10/28/15 at 6:57 am
scaring the shite out of me. can someone that has been involved with this please explain to me if this is common in kids that are overweight? my baby (12) has to do blood work this morning. is this guaranteed to turn in to type 2 diabetes? concerned loving dad.
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Posted on 10/28/15 at 7:00 am to oldcharlie8
It's fairly common in overweight kids, but can be controlled. The best way to control and prevent full blown diabetes is to help them lose weight. Hang in there, she needs you to guide her and be strong and not give in.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 7:01 am to oldcharlie8
not guaranteed. good to catch it now. Being overweight carries a LOT of bad health factors. I assume the doc will force attention to that subject and your kid will be ok.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 7:02 am to oldcharlie8
Guy I work with had this. Was told he just needed to eat healthier, be more active, and quit drinking as much. I doubt your daughter is drinking. She may just need to take up the other two. Either way, a healthy lifestyle (if she doesn't already have one, don't want to jump to conclusions) is going to be nothing but good for her no matter if it's to fix pre-diabetes or to control type 2. More than likely at this age and catching it early, she has a good chance to make sure it's not a long term issue.
This post was edited on 10/28/15 at 7:03 am
Posted on 10/28/15 at 7:02 am to oldcharlie8
The good news is that it is controllable and even reversible by weight and diet control. My son is Type 1 and isn't so fortunate.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 7:02 am to oldcharlie8
Type 2 isn't that bad, it's fairly common now. Very manageable, and significantly affected by changes in weight and diet
OP, I would also take a look at what you're eating as a family. If your 12 yo is overweight, there's a good chance y'all are eating the wrong stuff, or keeping the wrong snacks in the house. I'd use this as a reason to change the diet of the entire family, not just your daughter. Only changing her habits will make her feel isolated and embarrassed about her new condition
OP, I would also take a look at what you're eating as a family. If your 12 yo is overweight, there's a good chance y'all are eating the wrong stuff, or keeping the wrong snacks in the house. I'd use this as a reason to change the diet of the entire family, not just your daughter. Only changing her habits will make her feel isolated and embarrassed about her new condition
This post was edited on 10/28/15 at 7:07 am
Posted on 10/28/15 at 7:04 am to Upperdecker
Is it possible to revert from type 2 to not having it? All I know is that my grandmother had it and she never lived that healthy. So I never expected it to be something that went away. But never looked into it?
Posted on 10/28/15 at 7:05 am to toosleaux
needles and shots suck. even worse when you get stopped by a cop and he thinks youre a junkie.
took me a few years, but I finally learned how to drink and manage my blood glucose
took me a few years, but I finally learned how to drink and manage my blood glucose
Posted on 10/28/15 at 7:06 am to KG6
You will always have it, but Type 2 can be reduced to a very small and manageable issue with proper diet and weight.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 7:06 am to Upperdecker
thanks to all. it isn't like she is very obese. she's tall and broad for her age. I was more concerned about telling her the severity of this and hoping that she doesn't go full anorexic. I've seen some kids go wild with losing weight and I'm hoping that she doesn't. I remember when she was a younger child, in about 1st grade, they watched a video on germs. poor baby washed her hands so much that we had to get medicated cream to fix the damage
This post was edited on 10/28/15 at 7:07 am
Posted on 10/28/15 at 7:08 am to oldcharlie8
I edited my post with this, making sure you see it. This may be a good solution not to make her feel at fault/wanna try anorexia
OP, I would also take a look at what you're eating as a family. If your 12 yo is overweight, there's a good chance y'all are eating the wrong stuff, or keeping the wrong snacks in the house. I'd use this as a reason to change the diet of the entire family, not just your daughter. Only changing her habits will make her feel isolated and embarrassed about her new condition
This post was edited on 10/28 at 7:07 am
OP, I would also take a look at what you're eating as a family. If your 12 yo is overweight, there's a good chance y'all are eating the wrong stuff, or keeping the wrong snacks in the house. I'd use this as a reason to change the diet of the entire family, not just your daughter. Only changing her habits will make her feel isolated and embarrassed about her new condition
This post was edited on 10/28 at 7:07 am
Posted on 10/28/15 at 7:10 am to Upperdecker
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Type 2 isn't that bad, it's fairly common now
And that attitude is what's wrong with America
Posted on 10/28/15 at 7:11 am to Upperdecker
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OP, I would also take a look at what you're eating as a family. If your 12 yo is overweight, there's a good chance y'all are eating the wrong stuff, or keeping the wrong snacks in the house. I'd use this as a reason to change the diet of the entire family, not just your daughter. Only changing her habits will make her feel isolated and embarrassed about her new condition
rest assured, this will be done.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 7:20 am to oldcharlie8
she in any sports?
if not, I suggest sports.
if not, I suggest sports.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 7:23 am to maisweh
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she in any sports? if not, I suggest sports.
she used to be. but, she's very girlie. and, quite frankly, I love that about her. however, she will exercise. no doubt about that.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 7:23 am to oldcharlie8
I have a daughter that was a type 1 diabetic since she was 6 years old. She was not overweight. She will have a kidney transplant next month....She is 31 years old
Do what you can to help her lose weight and get her diet under control. Her diet is the most important thing. It is not easy with young kids but it is necessary. You must be extremely strong with her. It will not be fun
Do what you can to help her lose weight and get her diet under control. Her diet is the most important thing. It is not easy with young kids but it is necessary. You must be extremely strong with her. It will not be fun
Posted on 10/28/15 at 7:33 am to Upperdecker
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Type 2 isn't that bad, it's fairly common now. Very manageable, and significantly affected by changes in weight and diet
Exactly this....my daughter is type 2 (a variant type 2.....FYI there are variants), VERY healthy & will be making me a Grandpa in the next couple of weeks and the baby is very healthy.
Get on top of the situation NOW!
Posted on 10/28/15 at 7:39 am to oldcharlie8
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she used to be. but, she's very girlie. and, quite frankly, I love that about her. however, she will exercise. no doubt about that
honestly sports will be better than just exercising. sports will push her, where it seems like she can just go on at her own pace exercising.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 7:40 am to maisweh
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honestly sports will be better than just exercising. sports will push her, where it seems like she can just go on at her own pace exercising.
I'm a former collegiate athlete. i'll push her.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 7:47 am to oldcharlie8
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please explain to me if this is common in kids that are overweight?
Very common
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