Hullo all. I'm new around here - is there a site I can find out what the
terms used mean? For example I've no idea what a glucose dump is. Or should
I just pick it up as I go along?
Peter   - Type 1 ( I think)

It's been a few weeks since I've posted here, and I wanted to update
everyone on my process of getting the diabetes under control.
I went to the doctor again today.  He didn't really give me any reason
as to why I'm still getting dizzy, but seemed concerned that my bloood

As expected my Doc has put me on BP tablets as I've been running at a fairly
constant 160 / 100 for a good while.
So, I've read the good and bad about Atenolol on the web but has anyone any
personal experiences or views of this particular drug they would care to

An individual who purports to be a board-certified cardiologist with
an international reputation has been regularly posting to this and
other health-oriented newsgroups over the last several years.  The
posts have been under the name Andrew Chung, with an originating

Tested sugar last night was 4.2, no problem thinks i ... i'll have a couple
of slices of toast and i'll be fine till morning. Wake up this morning with
bloody sugar up at 12!!! All i can assume is that this is a freak reading as
all i had on the toast was a light spreading of butter ...

For real info on how the
disability process works, and
not someone trying to sell
you a book, cd, or attorney

Worth a read - splits up is recommendations in to 3 sections - those based
on "A level" evidence, "B level" and "Expert Consensus"
http://clinical.diabetesjournals.org/cgi/content/full/diaclin;20/2/53
some bits 'n bobs from the carbs section ...

Lo..you and Ron have the time of your lives on this trip.Ed

Well the Admiral was busy so I saw his daughter instead. She's terrific.
Best news is, I have the "eyes of a child" healthwise. And the macula is
perfect. Sigh of relief. Major worry that.
And new glasses. My goodness the floor is a long way down now.

For about the last 6 months, I have made a concerted effort to remove as
much trans fats from our diets as possible.  I wouldn't use anything that
had the words *partially hydrogenated* in the ingredient list.  It seems
that this diligence has paid off.  My husband received the good ...

In line with the inconvenient remark,  I frequently get the
"why don't you do this".,  You should not eat sugar",.
"my uncle lost his leg and he does this",   My brother
has diabetes and he works seven days a week".  "insulin is

On sci.med.nutrition, that is, not here.
Two statements:
*Carbohydrates are the only available source of calories.*
and in answer to the question *can eating 20 portions of fruit per day cause

Have been reading this thread for a while now.  What some fail to see
here, is that the man has a public life as someone who tries to help
those suffering from diabetes and a PRIVATE or PERSONAL life, which
has absolutely no place in this diabetes group.

Yeah, I know it's early, but I like to get things done early.  This year, I
didn't want to get stuck with a ton of candy.  I never know how many kids
will come.  We're on a military base so there are a lot of kids, but the
number can vary from year to year.

I got a phone call tonight from a guy who's been diabetic for a good few
years (about 20) and he's suffering VERY badly from retinopathy. I gave him
some help and advice a while ago about his (very poor) insulin regime, which
he took some notice of (lots as it happens), but ...