I've come to realize that the artificial sweeteners aren't really all
that healthy because they are chemically altered substances.  I've been
researching an organic kick today, and came across this link.  But I
know next to nothing about how these alternatives affect diabetes.

What types of blood glucose meters are there?
Glucose oxidase, hexokinase... any other?
Is glucose oxidase still the most common in
handheld BGMs?

You are OK.  Long threads are not my bag.  I
never go to chat groups.  I do express my
opinions somewhat related to what is happening.
They are only opinions, nothing more.  After about 29 years,

I went to my doctor's appointment yesterday.  I had been under the
impression that my last HbA1c was 7.2%, but he clarified that this number
was my previous HbA1c done last February!  He then went on to say that my
last HbA1c done in July just prior to me joining this NG was at a ...

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My take on this issue is there is no clear cur difference
in many cases.  The more I look the more complex it gets.
I think it is sad we cannot afford to do enough tests to
identify each case.

http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_824147.html
Ananova:  
Red meat molecule 'may cause health problems'
Eating red meat introduces a potentially dangerous non-human molecule into the

How often should I be testing my urine for Ketones and Glucose? (The strips
I bought test for both at the same time - read the Ketone value at 15
seconds and Glucose at 30 seconds.) What values are bad enough to head for
the emergency room or such that I should do something about ...

I just bought a box of KETO naturally sweetened Soy Flakes.
I have a few questions........
1.  Total Carbs are shown as 9g* per 3/4 cup serving.  Dietary Fiber is 2g.
Maltitol is 4g.  Sugars is less than 1g.

I want to thank each and everyone of you who responded to my post. I
appreciate it very much. My husband now understands a little more and has
promised to be very careful about the things he does and eats.There was one
thing I was curious about, do people with diabetes get screwed ...

I get hypoglycemic events (low bg) if i go too long between eating. I
rarely get high BG..
Question  Am i a typical T2?
Question  What is the next progression ..if i can or cant control the

The replies to Herbs post is a shining example of
proper support.  With one exception.
                       Guy (still up)

I finally got this set of labs back from July and I would appreciate
comments.  All tests came out within the lab's "expected values".
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I'm a bit confused. When my hba1c went over 7 it was decided to increase my
meds, but my t1 sister was told not to worry when her reading was 8.1. She
is down from double figures but it still seems pretty bad to me. Any input
regarding what makes a good hba1c would be welcome.