[DelusionsDaily]

First, I found out I am pre-diabetic(barely...but still...). Second, which has always been an issue is slightly higher than normal cholesterol. When I look closer at my blood work namely TSH compared to past tests is it dropped off drastically in the year and a half since the last test, although still within normal range apparently. Don't get me wrong I know I have almost always eaten a less than ideal diet, tending towards high carb, high sugar food and drink, along with larger portions than necessary. I am signed up for a class/support group on diabetes prevention starting January 10 that will last a year(6 months weekly, 6 months monthly). I am scared of the implications if I don't get this under control. I have watched plenty of people with diabetes not care for themselves properly and die probably 10-25 years before their true time. Also, all the numbers will put me at higher risk for some of the same cardiac issues and some could be different from my family history. My anxiety is a bit up right now. I am trying to modify my eating now despite hoping to get in the class sooner and have that support.

I don't really know why I posted this but I guess I just had to get it out that I AM scared. Doesn't help that I doubt my ability to get my eating habits MUCH healthier.

[FallDuskTrain]

What goes in my body is one of the very few things I can control thus i take it very seriously.
I cut sugar about few months ago, replaced it with leafy greens and I continue exercising. It helps with my depression symptoms a lot

Originally Posted by DelusionsDaily

I don't really know why I posted this but I guess I just had to get it out that I AM scared. Doesn't help that I doubt my ability to get my eating habits MUCH healthier.

Please don't feel scared. You can do this.. you just have to stop listening to conventional wisdom. Which obviously doesn't work because so many people are suffering doing what current medical advice says.

- First, it is my belief that type two diabetes is caused primarily caused by a problem with the calcium metabolism. This is how it works... you have (for whatever reason) too much calcium in your blood stream over time. Calcium gets into your cells and blocks the cellular insulin receptors - over time. These receptors are the "keyholes" of your cells. When you eat sugar your body releases insulin. Usually the insulin is like the key, it opens the door to your cell for sugar. Sugar goes into the cell and you use it. But when calcium is mucking up the works... insulin and sugar get stuck out in the blood stream.

My evidence?
- high intracellular calcium is associated with insulin resistance.
- vitamin d, k2, and magnesium all reduce calcium, they are associated with insulin sensitivity.
- Calcium Channel blockers -- block calcium from your cells, increase insulin sensitivity.

If you are worried you have nothing to lose from cutting calcium for 6 months and seeing what happens.

There are also mechanisms like fasting that have shown improvement in numbers almost instantly.

Stop listening to medical professionals... do your own research... you will be shocked.