I've been watching the various threads on Californian, US, Canadian
and UK politics with some bemusement. It all seems so interesting
(albeit weird) above the equator. What was that Chinese curse? "May
you live in interesting times."

Got my toys today from Oriental Trading.
I find that I'm actually looking forward to handing the stuff out.
I got:
Halloween Jet Gliders

All article at http://www.inboxrobot.com/news-diabetes

May I offer a new way to get others out of bed and enjoy painting. I
came up with a new technique that will allow a person to paint well
without any art expierences. Visit the givecolor group site and
discover how to help others enjoy the meaning of movement and healing.

I have been on my back virtually for the last 5 weeks with a back
complaint and have been unable to do any exercise at all , whereas I
normally try to walk at least 1-2 miles per day. I have found myself
using 2-3 units more of Novorapid ( 13, 11 and 11) to cover the 3 main

ok started the needles a couple of weeks ago and thinking im doing something
wrong,
when i inject (in my tummy) it either hurts when the needle goes in (not
really a problem) or after when the insulin is in and waiting to take the

how long does it last unopened at room temp?
i am guessing 30 days after the first stick.
how long cold?
you think i would know but have always kept it in the ice box<fridge>

We must remember that all insurance is paid for by someone.
Money does not grow on trees and even Washington has
almost no productivity except hot air.
My employer Pays?  Wrong-it is part of your salary.

I was diagnosed 18 months ago with type 2 diabetes and up until a few
months ago have kept it under control with diet and exercise. I looked
after my adoptive mom for most of her life, she had type 1 from age 17
and daily injections of insulin so i know a bit about type 1 diabetes

I'm back again.  I'm having a really really bad time.  I'm down and so very very depressed.
It's hurting me, my hubby and my mum but I can't see any way out of it.  I just want to die to
let all the pain go away.  Why does it seem that no-one can help me or hear my cries of pain.  ...

So testing and experimenting is the order of the day.When my doctor gave
me my test meter(BD ADVANTAGE)I tested before and after meals until I
ran out of test strips,went to buy more test strips and found out that
those little buggers are quite expensive!!

I recently was told by my doctor that my blood sugar was slightly elevated
(118 fasting).  He has given me three months to lose wight and change diet.
My wife was diagnosed with type II last year, so we have the testing
equipment at home.  My blood levels can get real low, around 60 ...

I am not going to feed trolls.
I am not going to talk about electing Arnold.
I am not going to answer the silly anti-aspertame idiots.
I AM going to watch my diet.

I recently found out that I was diabetic and now have to take 18u
Lantis at night, Humalog at meals and I am on Metformin.
I started dieting as my new years resolution (2003) by making myself
eat breakfast (I didn't eat breakfast before) eat several "small"

G'day G'day Folks,
This afternoon a bought a new hoe.  I have a red metal and lime
driveway and off road car park.  The surface has the appearance of
sand on an island beach.  Its texture is hard and yet porous allowing