Photo: Portrait. Caption: Janis Roszler.
Janis Roszler, RD, CDE, LD/N is a registered
dietitian, certified diabetes educator, and certified insulin pump trainer.
She has counseled individuals with diabetes for over 14 years, and is currently
the diabetes educator for the website: www.diabetic.com
This column is for educational purposes only. For answers that meet your specific
educational needs, consult your physician.
Dear Janis:
I was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. My sugars seem OK. Maybe I don't really have diabetes, and can stop taking insulin. What do you think?
Dear Stan:
You may be in the “honeymoon phase” of your diabetes. This often occurs within a year of diagnosis. During this phase, the need for insulin injections is reduced or eliminated. Your pancreas appears to heal and produce adequate insulin on its own. Unfortunately, this is temporary.
Meet with your doctor and review how you should deal with this. He or she knows your medical history best.
Dear Janis:
I am a type 1 diabetic with a slight, not major, weight problem and would like to know if there are any over-the-counter diet pills I can take without having to refer to a doctor?
Dear DM:
I am not a big fan of diet pills. They can cause
serious side effects. Even many people who do not have diabetes find they
don't feel well while using them. The best way to achieve a long term weight
loss, help improve your blood sugars, and reduce stress, is to begin a regular
exercise program. Try a dance or karate class or other regular physical activity.