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Posted 7/11/2012 3:27 AM (GMT 0)
I saw a new GI doc today because I have ulcerative colitis(proctitis). When he was talking about other auto immune diseases, he lumped diabetes into it. I hated this doctor for other reasons so I didn't bother to get an explanation.

So, what's the deal? Is type 2 auto immune? And if so, how can changing diet help if its auto immune?
Posted 7/11/2012 6:46 AM (GMT 0)
I have crohn's disease ... have had for the past 35 years plus... and yes I do believe that diabetes whether type1 or 2 is an auto-immune disease.... It is common for people with one auto-immune disease to end up with another one

As far as diet helping .... its much the same as crohn's disease , some things I eat will trigger a major flare, ; there is much I have to avoid not to trigger another flare or spending the night in agony.... I think its the same with diabetes ....
Posted 7/11/2012 6:54 AM (GMT 0)
Type I diabetes is an auto-immune disorder. Type II is not considered to be an auto-immune disorder. Those of us who have certain AI diseases do have long or repeated courses of steroids to control inflammation, and this does raise blood sugar. In most cases it returns to norman once the steroids are stopped, but sometimes it doesn't and the person then is diagnosed with type II diabetes.
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