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When I was first diagnosed with T2 I did some reading around. Interesting history, especially pre- manufactured insulin. For example, war is "good" for reducin
by a3n 8y ago
When I was first diagnosed with T2 I did some reading around. Interesting history, especially pre- manufactured insulin.
For example, war is "good" for reducing incidence of diabetes, because famine.
- pmiller2 8y agoTwo minor points: T2 isn’t controlled with insulin; it’s a syndrome of insulin resistance and other metabolic dysfunctions. And “manufactured insulin” came on the scene in 1922. Before that, T1 diabetes was universally fatal.
- a3n 8y agoMy T2 is not treated with insulin today, but it could be later if it gets worse. And I am indeed talking about history pre-20th century. For example, diabetes used to be diagnosed by peeing on the ground and seeing if ants we attracted to it. According to whatever diabetes history book I checked out of a medical library on inter library loan.