With minor hyperinsulinism and related hypoglycemia, how long does the onset of type 2 diebetes normally occur?

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I have very minor hyperinsulinism, with resulting hypoglycemia. I am living an Atkins diet, with occasional use of alcohol, and just a few cups of coffee per day. How long until I hit the point of type 2 diabetes. This is a very important question, because with my career, diabetes would basically end it. Thanks!
Only your doctor can tell you that, based on an educated guess from your labwork. Each person if different, depending on how their body is handling the problem. Some do not develop the diabetes for years or even decades, but there are people who develop diabetes in a matter of months.  (+ info)

How does alcohol react with someone with hyperinsulinism related hypoglycemia?

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I don't have diabetes. I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia related to hyperinsulinism, which may be related to insulin resistance. I was just wondering what effect alcohol would have on this condition. I was wondering if occasional consumption of alcohol is acceptable, or if all alcohol should be avoided. Thanks.
Keep a very close eye on your sugar when drinking. Of course, an occasional drink is acceptable, but alcohol will lower your blood sugar. The starch in some alcohol will increase the sugar, but for a very short time. The metabolism of the alcohol portion of the drink will then lead to a decrease in your blood glucose. Be sure to check it often when drinking, and to keep a real glucose source (something w/o alcohol in it) with you when you go out.

Talk with your endocrinologist for more details.

Best of luck.  (+ info)

If you have hyperinsulinism after you eat what happens to your blood sugar?Does it go up or down?

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I already am a diabetic, I have been experiencing lows in the middle of the night and other times during the day.
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I'm wondering of some tips for living with hyperinsulinism, with resulting hypoglycemia.?

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I just want to know about lifestyle changes I should make. I'm speaking about alcohol consumption, caffeine consumption, overall diet, etc. I understand that an Atkins type diet is best, with a limit on caffeine and alcohol, but how much alcohol, and caffeine is too much? I'm just trying to live a normal life. I believe my condition is related to increased insulin resistance. Thanks!
The Atkins diet is terrible. South Beach is better, but still lacks.

You're right. Hyperinsulinemia is caused by metabolic syndrome and is a precursor to type two diabetes. Been there, done that.

Avoid alcohol, drink one or two cups of coffee only, eat lots of a wide variety of raw fruits and vegetables for their fiber, minimize or avoid refined carbohydrates, exercise daily, keep your weight down, and enjoy a normal life. It really is that simple.  (+ info)

Is insulin resistance same with hyperinsulinism?

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My 10 years old niece, have problem with high level of insulin (but normal glucose level). I was searching about what she can and what she must avoid to eat...and I found myself lil bit confused about insulin resistance and hyperinsulinism !! is this a same condition??
I found a good diet suggestion about insulin resistance, but I'm not sure is that right choice for her diagnose .
Strictly speaking, they are not the same, though they could be inter-related.

If your niece is insulin resistant it means that her body can't utilise the insulin that she currently produces. This can cause 'over-production' of insulin, which is another term for hyperinsulinism. (The prefix 'hyper' means more of.)

There can be other causes of hyperinsulinism, but without going into detail for fear of frightening you, I'd be reluctant to go into.  (+ info)

how many people have hyperinsulinism?

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im doing a Research project about hyperinsulinism. i need to know how many People have hyperinsulinism, and how to deal with it.
hmm. if people on the diabetes board had hyperinsulinism, they probably wouldn't be on the diabetes board, now would they?  (+ info)

Weight loss & hyperinsulinism?

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I've come to suspect that my girlfriend has congenital hyperinsulinism, causing her to:

a) have to eat frequently to keep her blood glucose up (she gets major headaches and feels nauseated if she has not eaten in over 4 hours)
b) store much of her caloric intake as lipids, due to the excessive amounts of insulin in her circulatory system

Now, don't get me wrong, I still love this girl, but I know that she's somewhat unhappy with her body, so I would really appreciate any advice that people have as to any possible strategies for losing weight while having such a condition.
She is eating the wrong foods. She needs to eat food that stabilizes her insulin levels. She has an excessive amount of insulin because she eats foods that stimulates it production.  (+ info)

Looking for info on Rare Gene /hyperinsulinism in Native Americans?

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My 14 year old daughter was diagnosed 2 years ago with a Rare gene that caused her body to grow very fast. Her Insulin level is 5 times the normal person's. Her endocrinologist says there is one group of southwestern Indians that developed this rare gene to survive their rough life and this gene was given to my daughter. She is on 2000mg of Metformin a day, Alli(to stop her body from grabbing the fat in food and hoarding it), and birth control pills to control the excess hormones that are increased because of the huge amount of Insulin she produces. Her weight gain and height gain have slowed, but doc not sure if it can be totally stopped. He praises her for a gain of 3 lbs, but she yearns to just once lose weight and becomes depressed when she feels she lost weight and doesnt. I desperatly would like to find someone who she could talk to that knows how she feels..someone who has the same diagnosis. I tried to join a Native American Diabetes group, but they repeatedly ignore my requests to join. Dont know where to go anymore for answers and help with any treatment breakthroughs..so I came here..TIA
try this group:

http://www.sur1.org/links.htm

good luck  (+ info)

Diabetic diet for wheat and onion allergies?

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My sister has hyperinsulinism - which means she basically has to follow a very strict diabetic type diet. She just recently learned that she is allergic to wheat, onion, and shellfish, which leaves her with very few food options. Any ideas where I can find good recipies / restaurants that may be good for her? I want to help her out as much as possible.
There is no such thing as a strict diabetes diet.
It is all a matter of counting carbs and using medication, exercise and portion control to control your diabetes.
No one diet works for all people. We are all individuals..
No wheat and no onions are not a big deal.
Have her make an appointment with a dietitian for a consultation.
Who dxed her and didn't tell her what to eat ?? What a crumb.
Good luck.  (+ info)

Is having hypoglycemia considered pre-diabetic?

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I have hyperinsulinism hypoglycemia after I eat sugar and was wondering if this puts me at risk for developing diabetes later in life? My grandpa had diabetes but it was a complication of hemochromatosis...am I at risk?
yes, it can change from HYPO to HYPER really rapidly in some people and some like my sister can go for years on dietary changes to control her HYPO episodes.

She and I eat basically the same way, very low carb food plan!! She, because the grams of carb spike her glucose a little bit then she crashes really fast and it is really scary! Myself, because I am type 2 and grams of carb spike me really high and won't come down without a whole pharmacy of medications. Our aim is to stay somewhere in the middle of the road and within very narrow parameters of normal glucose levels.

All plant origin foods have carbohydrates in them. Carbohydrates turn into sugar in the digestive tract, and the excess sugar in the food plan is tacked on to your bod as FATS.

Protein and Fat foods do not have any carbohydrates in them.  (+ info)

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