Alex Trebeks health has turned again for the worst.

[Shub]

Shub, you're in Maryland,...you sound a lot like a vegetarian nut in Orange County, California, ala Railbird !

How long do you think you're going to live Shub ?

I'm, the best way to go is not smoke tobacco, drink excessively, use drugs beyond Marijuana, etc.

Eat a varied diet including red meat, fish, poultry, lots of fruit, I'm not huge on veggies , but will certainly eat them

It wasn't until I got diabetes about 9 years ago. Was diagnosed a type 2 diabetic for the first 5 years or so. Was working 2-3 jobs and not adequately resting. Landed in the er with a blood sugar of 600. Got dx as a type 1 at that point and was put on insulin for the rest of my life. My father was also battling diabetes at that time as well (type 2) lost both legs and passed away on my bday. He also had crohn's disease and had 2 ft of his intestines cut out in 1998. After doing years of research it has all pointed to the diet i described above.

I did live in LA and Beverly Hills for a couple years, does that count lol.

 

[Shub]

My doctor told me when I was dx that on average people who get dx with diabetes shave 18 years off their life. I'm about to pick up my 93 year old grandma from work so it's a toss up with me. If I maintain this healthly lifestyle 80-90. Hopefully at least 70. Most everyone on my dad's side died in their 60s.

 

[MattyMatt]

It's not complete BS, as in

20-24.9 is optimal
25-29.9 is overweight
Over 30 is obese

It's just a partial answer. If your number is 40, you're definitely obese, under 20, you're clearly underweight

It's that 25-35 range which is too variable to call so broadly

It also seems to not allow any difference for gender, I think given a man and woman of equal height, the man should be allowed to weigh more.
BMI is okay for a start, but far from perfect

It is total BS!

It says I'm highly overweight and almost obese at 9% body fat. LOL

Anyone that carries an above average amount of muscle will be considered almost obese to BMI. Almost every athlete fails BMI.

It is complete utter BS!

If my doctor goes off BMI, I find a new doctor...

 

[RapStar]

BMI is bullshit.

Skinny doesn't mean healthy.

Totally agree. Most skinny fat people disagree, but jokes on them.

 

[MattyMatt]

My doctor told me when I was dx that on average people who get dx with diabetes shave 18 years off their life. I'm about to pick up my 93 year old grandma from work so it's a toss up with me. If I maintain this healthly lifestyle 80-90. Hopefully at least 70. Most everyone on my dad's side died in their 60s.

It's a toss up for me. My grandparents are in their 90's, my great aunt is 103 (chews snuff tobacco everyday still and spits in a spitoon) and cook with straight lard and eat so called "unhealthy" their entire lives. Do I wanna eat like that? NO, but I damn sure am gonna enjoy life and if I want something considered unhealthy, I'm gonna eat it. I keep all my levels that matter in check, and that's all I can do as I could die tomorrow from anything...

 

[MattyMatt]

Portion size is mostly to blame for America's obesity. Got to China or Japan, they don't eat like that...

 

[skins85]

It wasn't until I got diabetes about 9 years ago. Was diagnosed a type 2 diabetic for the first 5 years or so. Was working 2-3 jobs and not adequately resting. Landed in the er with a blood sugar of 600. Got dx as a type 1 at that point and was put on insulin for the rest of my life. My father was also battling diabetes at that time as well (type 2) lost both legs and passed away on my bday. He also had crohn's disease and had 2 ft of his intestines cut out in 1998. After doing years of research it has all pointed to the diet i described above.

I did live in LA and Beverly Hills for a couple years, does that count lol.

good for you. glad to hear and should give hope to a lot of people. very little is done in preventing a disease like that, most is treatment once diagnosed. diet is overlooked by many until its at a very late stage, glad the changes you have made have turned your health around as well.

cheersgif

 

[MattyMatt]

glad the changes you have made have turned your health around as well.

Good to hear from me as well.

 

[HacheMan]

It is just plain pathetic that we don't have a cure for 'It' yet.

 

[Tico]

Diet and exercise. Both required for better health. But don't leave out your need for joy!

Having said this, I am seriously considering to go on water fasting for a day or two this week. Haven't fasted in ages, and I know it's good to let one's body rest, heal, and cleanse itself.
Have a friend who regularly does 15+ day water fasts- he just finished a 23 day fasting period. How crazy is that? That's way too extreme if you ask me.

 

[tnvolfan]

Diet and exercise. Both required for better health. But don't leave out your need for joy!

Having said this, I am seriously considering to go on water fasting for a day or two this week. Haven't fasted in ages, and I know it's good to let one's body rest, heal, and cleanse itself.
Have a friend who regularly does 15+ day water fasts- he just finished a 23 day fasting period. How crazy is that? That's way too extreme if you ask me.

Fasting for a day or 2 is healthy and resets your metabolism............23 days not so much

 

[Enfuego]

The guy just loves to work too. I wish him the best but it usually doesn't have a positive outcome.

 

[Shub]

Diet and exercise. Both required for better health. But don't leave out your need for joy!

Having said this, I am seriously considering to go on water fasting for a day or two this week. Haven't fasted in ages, and I know it's good to let one's body rest, heal, and cleanse itself.
Have a friend who regularly does 15+ day water fasts- he just finished a 23 day fasting period. How crazy is that? That's way too extreme if you ask me.

Water fasting does wonders. Almost made it 2 weeks last march. Had to cut it short becauseof my blood sugar levels. I follow a guy who did 40 days. Dan the life regenerator. He was 125 at the end of his fast. He normally weighs 170-180. Your body has stored nutrients for when you can't get to food. As long as your drinking water you'll be fine. most every one is backed up

 

[Shub]

good for you. glad to hear and should give hope to a lot of people. very little is done in preventing a disease like that, most is treatment once diagnosed. diet is overlooked by many until its at a very late stage, glad the changes you have made have turned your health around as well.

cheersgif

Thanks. It didn't happen overnight. It took a while. Fasting and mediation(breath work) will help out tremendously. This diabetes is a gift and a curse, wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy

 

[Shub]

Good to hear from me as well.

You seem like you got your head on straight brother. Good stuff. Any luck with those ladies?

 

[MattyMatt]

You seem like you got your head on straight brother. Good stuff. Any luck with those ladies?

PM Sent.

 

[Crapkin]

This might sound dumb but: how difficult is it to be tested for this? Should people of a certain age be tested somewhat routinely given the time factor.

 

[MattyMatt]

This might sound dumb but: how difficult is it to be tested for this? Should people of a certain age be tested somewhat routinely given the time factor.

Not difficult, just a little uncomfy, unless you like things up your butt. LOL

Think they recommend around 30 years old if you have a history of it in your family, and around 40 if not...

 

[ZJP6050]

Water fasting does wonders. Almost made it 2 weeks last march. Had to cut it short becauseof my blood sugar levels. I follow a guy who did 40 days. Dan the life regenerator. He was 125 at the end of his fast. He normally weighs 170-180. Your body has stored nutrients for when you can't get to food. As long as your drinking water you'll be fine. most every one is backed up

2 weeks on a water fast with type I DM is a miracle. i'd like to know how you maintained. pump? any adverse drop in your sugar over the course of two weeks is going to dismantle your fast. it's why i could never stick with keto more than a couple days. i commend that!

 

[Shub]

2 weeks on a water fast with type I DM is a miracle. i'd like to know how you maintained. pump? any adverse drop in your sugar over the course of two weeks is going to dismantle your fast. it's why i could never stick with keto more than a couple days. i commend that!

Thanks. The first two days I took both basal and bolus, not much. I maintained a blood glucose of 70-100 for a good 7 days after that. Maybe to a couple .5 unit shots during that week. The last couple days after that were a struggle. Blood glucose was in the 50s so I ended it. I made it about 11 or 12 days and then had coconut water for 2 days. My endocrinologist has wanted me or the pump and a cgm for a while. Maybe one day but not now.