I've just come across an item in a back number of 'New Scientist'
(Sugar and Spice, August 12, 2000, p.10), suggesting than an
ingredient in cinnamon reduces the insulin resistance of fat cells,
and that it might be of benefit to T2 diabetics if they took between a

I am new to this newsgroup.
I have been overweight for a while (133 Kg for 184cm height)  but I have
always had my sugar under control without medicines.
A doctor some years ago told me I had 'subclinical' diabetes, that is why I

"What are the mechanisms that underlie the development of microvascular
complications?
...  microvascular complications share a common pathophysiology. ...
four major pathways of glucose metabolism in the development of

Hi all! I am feeling pretty happy......We just had our first reading of my
five year's olds three monthly BGL.
It was 7.8  mmol/L .( I don't know what that is in US readings)
He has been having more hypos than they think is desirable and have reduced

This report was generated from an insulin pump survey that I took part in.
http://www.creativemarketing.co.uk/pdf/keyissues.pdf

Dear All (and particularly Old Al, and Al Hardy)
I have been thinking about my HOMA index calculations and also the fact
that it is possible to calculate % beta cell function from HOMA. As I
posted a few days ago I have calculated my HOMA index at 1.76, which

    Well, nuts.
    I've been using GlucoPilot on my Palm Pilot to track my BGs.   I've
really loved this program.   It'd easy to enter data; great not to have
to futz with log books.  I loved the way it let me set my own testing

Just got back from the clinic after having my eyes fiddled with .....
Also seen last times photos, there were maybe 2 light spots on one eye and
one in the other. The one they wanted to check was nearish the "fovea"?
There was however no sign of macual damage on either photo and i'm ...

Saw my Endo. today and he was pleased.  Most of my numbers were good.
Thyroid is in range again and A1c is 6.1.  Was 6.3 last time.  Cholesterol
is doing wacky things again though.  This time the total cholesterol was 173
(normal <200), HDL was 36 (normal >/= 40), LDL  was 68 ...

hello everyone from a regular viewer but infrequent poster. I've gleaned
lots of insights from the discussions here. I've a question about my LADA
situation. I've been managing on diet and no insulin/pills for 2 years now
since diagnosis, keeping a regular check on things with a ...

G'day G'day Folks,
For those of you who play the high risk stock markets known as
futures you might be interested in this bit of research. The hardest
part may be finding rats in the rat race willing to invest. <grin>

I cook 2 Ounces Ordinary Rolled Oats in a cup of water for as long as it
takes it to boil + a minute.
NO SALT in the cooking.
Into a bowl.

does anyone where I can get some good links on diabetes (T1 or T2) and
depression (ie some of the anti-depressants available) Thanks.

At some point someone posted a toll free number for I think a free style meter. I have a freind in need of a meter and I don't have an extra. Anyone remember the number?

Hey Everyone,
I've been on 20 grams of carbs a day for a week, today.
My appetite seems to have gone away.
I had to force myself to go have 2 slices of turkey and some cheese for