Hi all,
I'm new to the forum so pls excuse my 'noobness' to my lack of knowledge and understanding (more specifically, the terminology being used). I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes at the start of 2010 and to cut a long story short, I have a skin condition that I have been told is directly related to type 2 diabetes. The skin condition is called Acanthosis Nigricans which is more aligned to people with type 2 diabetes with obesity although I am not and have never been obese.
I did a self diagnosis using info on the net and a doctor verified my suspicions but prevoius to this, I believe I've had the condition since my teens (I am now 30). The reason for thinking this is because i've had skin darkening in my armpits and neck since the age of 15 and since my pregnancy it has become progressively worse, to a point where i was too embarrassed to see a doctor, hence my self prognosis using the internet. When i discovered that the condition was related to diabetes i forced myself to see the doc. Can someone have type 2 for this long and not know it? I used to have fainting episodes at school but nothing was ever discovered.
Also, I was wondering if there was anyone else out there that suffered with AN and if they know of anything that might help with its appearance - it is becoming such an issue and it looks like I haven't bathed or showered! I am beginning to loathe myself and although i have lost 10 kg since last July, the AN is not subsiding. I have been told by my doctor to lose more weight but i'm already 77 kg and for 5'10" that is a healthy weight to be (my post pregnancy weight was 70kg). I'm struggling to cut out more carbs from my diet as I play sport at a high level and train for 2 hours, 4 times a wk; I struggled to change my diet in the first place! Being told to lose more weight is frustrating me because my energy levels are so low due to my diet which basically consists of minimal sugar, poultry, fish, fresh veg, no fruit and 1 portion of complex carbs per day (although i'm now considering ditching these too as a last resort to sort out my diabetes). My doctor seems just as baffled as I am and has suggested doubling my medication (diabex) as well as more weight loss which I am willing to try.
In the meantime, ANY help or advice on this matter would be greatly appreciated! Also, can anyone post me an example of their diet so that i can see where I am failing (I will be honest - sugar is my nemisis but i have cut back on this drastically). Sorry this is such a long story but as i said, i've had this skin darkening now since my teens and possibly type 2 and am so desperate to sort it out.
Hope you're all having a good day
Ely
I'm new to the forum so pls excuse my 'noobness' to my lack of knowledge and understanding (more specifically, the terminology being used). I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes at the start of 2010 and to cut a long story short, I have a skin condition that I have been told is directly related to type 2 diabetes. The skin condition is called Acanthosis Nigricans which is more aligned to people with type 2 diabetes with obesity although I am not and have never been obese.
I did a self diagnosis using info on the net and a doctor verified my suspicions but prevoius to this, I believe I've had the condition since my teens (I am now 30). The reason for thinking this is because i've had skin darkening in my armpits and neck since the age of 15 and since my pregnancy it has become progressively worse, to a point where i was too embarrassed to see a doctor, hence my self prognosis using the internet. When i discovered that the condition was related to diabetes i forced myself to see the doc. Can someone have type 2 for this long and not know it? I used to have fainting episodes at school but nothing was ever discovered.
Also, I was wondering if there was anyone else out there that suffered with AN and if they know of anything that might help with its appearance - it is becoming such an issue and it looks like I haven't bathed or showered! I am beginning to loathe myself and although i have lost 10 kg since last July, the AN is not subsiding. I have been told by my doctor to lose more weight but i'm already 77 kg and for 5'10" that is a healthy weight to be (my post pregnancy weight was 70kg). I'm struggling to cut out more carbs from my diet as I play sport at a high level and train for 2 hours, 4 times a wk; I struggled to change my diet in the first place! Being told to lose more weight is frustrating me because my energy levels are so low due to my diet which basically consists of minimal sugar, poultry, fish, fresh veg, no fruit and 1 portion of complex carbs per day (although i'm now considering ditching these too as a last resort to sort out my diabetes). My doctor seems just as baffled as I am and has suggested doubling my medication (diabex) as well as more weight loss which I am willing to try.
In the meantime, ANY help or advice on this matter would be greatly appreciated! Also, can anyone post me an example of their diet so that i can see where I am failing (I will be honest - sugar is my nemisis but i have cut back on this drastically). Sorry this is such a long story but as i said, i've had this skin darkening now since my teens and possibly type 2 and am so desperate to sort it out.
Hope you're all having a good day
Ely