Golden Triangle Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Hi all, GF has just got back from a weekend with her family, they did a charity run for the local schools, anyway she just told me that her father - 74, has been told by the local clinic that he is diabetic, he doesn't smoke or drink alcohol, apparently he does like his Thai deserts, surely 74 is too old to be contracting even type 2 diabetes ? Or am I wrong ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Hi all, GF has just got back from a weekend with her family, they did a charity run for the local schools, anyway she just told me that her father - 74, has been told by the local clinic that he is diabetic, he doesn't smoke or drink alcohol, apparently he does like his Thai deserts, surely 74 is too old to be contracting even type 2 diabetes ? Or am I wrong ??It can develop at any age and the older one gets the more common. Also the more one weighs.Norhing unusual about being diagnosed with it after age 70.He may also have had it for several years prior to diagnosis.Sent from my SM-J701F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 18 minutes ago, Sheryl said: It can develop at any age and the older one gets the more common. Also the more one weighs. Norhing unusual about being diagnosed with it after age 70. He may also have had it for several years prior to diagnosis. Sent from my SM-J701F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Thanks Sheryl, the guy is built like a racing snake - thin. he is pretty fit for a 74 year old as he and one of his sons do all the work on the farm (Orchard) Oh well, no hope for me then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 17 minutes ago, Golden Triangle said: Thanks Sheryl, the guy is built like a racing snake - thin. he is pretty fit for a 74 year old as he and one of his sons do all the work on the farm (Orchard) Oh well, no hope for me then Unfortunately just being thin does not mean you will stay healthy. My brother always thin could eat what he wanted and did so now got it too. Its all about food choices and portion control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 My mother has never had an ounce of excess weight on her yet has had type 2 diabetes since around age 60. Ran in her family, genetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutsiwarrior Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 5 hours ago, Sheryl said: My mother has never had an ounce of excess weight on her yet has had type 2 diabetes since around age 60. Ran in her family, genetic. yeah, my dad and his mom (my grandma) were both diabetic and it sorta cascaded down to me when I turned 50 but I had a serious weight problem at the time, good diet and not eating excessively but due I think to a slower metabolism from getting older...I ballooned and then with the onset it was like the balloon was pricked by a needle and I deflated and suddenly lost about 30lbs...went and saw the doc and he said to check into the hosp NOW as I had diabetic ketoacidosis which can be fatal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindovermatter Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Yeah any age can contract Diabetes. Eating habits, genetics, and lifestyle all play a part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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