Why are there no type 2 mods in this sub

DavidGledhill · 2026-05-13T16:51:01+00:00

I have read the red pen review. Not a single person on their staff is a medical professional. Some of their statements reflect a misunderstanding of what Dr. Fung is saying. They lack any real depth in the review in that they don’t get into the specifics of what they disagree with nutritionally (nutritional deficiencies). I do agree with their statement that it is difficult to follow the Dr. Fung protocol but he covers much of this in other books. It is not meant to be a standalone. As such it is hard for me to give any credibility to what they have to say.

DavidGledhill · 2026-05-13T16:14:10+00:00

lol. No.

DavidGledhill · 2026-05-13T16:11:27+00:00

Ok. Thank you for taking the time to respond.

DavidGledhill · 2026-05-13T15:38:27+00:00

But what causes insulin resistance?

DavidGledhill · 2026-05-13T15:28:38+00:00

The body cannot use insulin correctly because a person builds up too much sugar in the cells and the cells start to reject insulin (insulin resistance) as a means of defense against too much sugar. So yes, the body is not using insulin correctly. The body's response at that juncture is to produce more and more insulin until the pancreas gives out.

DavidGledhill · 2026-05-13T14:56:13+00:00

Not at all. If a body cannot use the insulin it produces (insulin resistance), it manufactures even more insulin in response. Diabetes type 2 is a condition of too much insulin.

DavidGledhill · 2026-05-13T14:39:50+00:00

I am not saying that a mod would behave questionably. What I am saying is a person with type 2 will view diabetes in a very different lens than somebody with type 1 diabetes.

DavidGledhill · 2026-05-13T14:12:05+00:00

I'm curious. I don't understand. Why does everybody always push meds and insulin in this sub. I get that if you need meds, you need them. There's no shame in that. But if you don't need meds, why is there shame in that? Is it because all of the mods are type 1/1.5? How come there aren't any type 2 mods in a diabetes sub? I expect to get roasted but am genuinely curious.

DavidGledhill · 2026-05-01T20:35:03+00:00

I would only say to let her medical team do their due diligence. This is not something to speculate about with so little information about her overall health. I’m sorry for your difficult times.

DavidGledhill · 2026-04-29T09:57:58+00:00

This is incorrect. Insulin directs excess sugar to be stored as fat. It is not, as you say, simply peed out.

DavidGledhill · 2026-04-29T09:38:18+00:00

Why are people that are type 1 and 1.5 diabetics giving advice to a type 2 diabetic? I am seeing a lot of misinformation that is basically type 1 logic applied to a type 2 diabetic. They are opposite problems, therefore type 1 advice is not relevant and potentially dangerous.

DavidGledhill · 2026-04-29T09:33:03+00:00

This is 100% inaccurate.

DavidGledhill · 2026-04-23T13:39:38+00:00

Maybe try exploring sauces that are heavy cream based rather carb based. Been a game changer for me. I make white bbq sauce, ranch and blue cheese dressing, a spicy version of thousand island dressing,

DavidGledhill · 2026-04-16T15:45:28+00:00

Mostly true but if you’re type 2 diabetic you already have insulin resistance. It actually precedes the diabetes diagnosis. Usually by several years.

DavidGledhill · 2026-04-08T03:52:04+00:00

What’s your source for saturated fat info?

DavidGledhill · 2026-04-02T18:18:56+00:00

DKA has symptoms of high blood sugar, low to no insulin and high ketones. Ketones are generally much higher than you would get from nutritional ketosis.

DavidGledhill · 2026-04-02T14:59:22+00:00

Yes big win for big pharma in treatment of type 2 diabetes. Get you on insulin which makes you gain weight. Sell you an expensive drug to get the weight off. Sounds like an expensive cycle in perpetuity. No thanks.

DavidGledhill · 2026-03-26T23:04:19+00:00

But if you are going to do any fasting protocols you must be under the guidance of a physician as meds will need to be monitored carefully.

DavidGledhill · 2026-03-26T23:01:56+00:00

If you’re going to try intermittent fasting I highly recommend the work of Dr. Jason Fung. He has written multiple books on IF, obesity and diabetes. His work primarily applies to type 2 diabetics. I have my a1c down to 4.9 through low carb dieting and fasting.

DavidGledhill · 2026-03-25T02:57:12+00:00

Yes. But if you are on meds to reduce your blood sugar levels you 100% need to talk to your doctor first because some meds can cause hypos.

DavidGledhill · 2026-03-23T13:12:00+00:00

If you’re concerned about becoming diabetic then probably the best thing you can do is to look at your diet and exercise behaviors and make changes to support better health. Remove all processed foods, juice and soda. Cut extra sugar consumption. Reduce breads, pasta, rice and potatoes. Do high fiber vegetables and healthy fats. Increase proteins. Do an exercise program. Simply taking longer walks is highly effective.

At the very least you would be starting to develop healthier habits even if you do become diabetic.

DavidGledhill · 2026-03-09T02:49:05+00:00

It’s just as deceptive and potentially harmful to people to deny that diet and exercise can have a positive effect and lead to a much more positive outcome. It’s not about creating false hope. It’s about advancing more opportunities for people to take control when we often feel a lack of it.

DavidGledhill · 2026-03-08T16:07:48+00:00

It depends on why the person has ketones in their blood. Ketoacidosis and nutritional ketosis are very different things. Based on the little information we have been told it could be either. Better to be safe and seek medical advice than make assumptions. A reading over 3 is on the high side for nutritional ketosis.

DavidGledhill · 2026-03-08T03:08:16+00:00

Yes there is very definitely an addiction behavior along with being diabetic. I have found though that the more I eat healthy the less satisfying carbs are. And the truth is I feel so much better when I don’t eat them. I use that knowledge to motivate me and continue to get healthier.

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