Re: Can normal weight people get type 2 diabetes?

On Thu, 30 Oct 2003 23:41:50 GMT, Matti Narkia
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>I know that obesity or abdominal fat is associated with type 2 diabetes and
>most people are overweight at the onset of their disease.

>My question is: Can normal weight people also get type 2 diabetes? Also, did
>anyone here get type 2 diabetes while being normal weight? My opinion is
>that they can, but I'd like to get some facts about it, even references or
>web links, if anyone has those. 

Yes, it is not weigh [over] alone that can be responsible.
it is often a contributing factor. I was over weight before
dx but not type 2. My weight [not excessive] was not a
contributing factor towards my condition. However, loosing
the extra has helped me gain control. But to tell you the
truth, the lack of that weight has changed my appearance and
i am not really that happy about it.

HTH

Pete

Diagnosed 20/03/03 Type II D&E + Metformin + Gliclazide
+ Asprin 210lbs at Dx to target 174lbs achieved.
To mail: aspen3 at freeuk.com