I was told by another diabetic at my retirement breakfast recently
that the Navy is calling in all QID meters and switching to the
Precision Extra I didn't get a notice as I am being treated at the
VA now.

There has been a few write up in the local mags about Chromium Supplements
and what they can or cant do for diabetics - My Diabetic Doctor tells me,
they are useless, but it seems they are popular in the States - Why is this
so. Any comments?

I just noticed a special chemistry test for Homocysteine on
my latest test report. My level was 10.28 umol/L in a range
of 3.4 - 13.8.
I called the doctor's office and asked a PA about this test.

Which is the fastest way to lower high blood sugar?  I checked it at 2:45pm
& it was 86.  Around 3:30pm I got a severe headache.  By 6:30pm head was
still hurting, some pains in chest, clammy sweat, & some nausea.  Checked my
bg at 6:35pm and it was 254.  I had already taken my ...

My mother is suffering from peripheral neuropathy and is affecting her hands
and feet.
Anybody have some experience to share? Is there any effective drugs or herbs
for this problem? Please help.

Is there such a thing as a reverse placebo effect?  I suspect one reason my
blood pressure pills don't work is my negative attitude toward them.  I
assume they won't work, so they don't.

One of our regulars was posting about his PC being sent to a repair
shop and not being returned to him and having to take action to get it
back.
Who was that?

Dr. Gabe Mirkin, in his new book, "The Healthy Heart Miracle : Your
Roadmap to Lifelong Health" says diabetes complications can be avoided
if Hba1c is kept under 6.  He says he's treated 100's of diabetics
successfully.  Good read.

It seems that everyone is getting in on the low carb bandwagon which is
great for us diabetics.
Yesterday I bought a package of english muffins .  They are manufactured
by Stroehmanns Bakeries and here in New York they are under the label

Does anyone know how these "end products" are eliminated from the body? I
suspect through the kidneys. Have these products been quantified in terms of
rate of elimination etc.? When in high levels for a period of time has anyone
noted a characteristic "sulfur" smell in the urine? Is ...

Does anybody know wher there might be a good GI  chart on the internet?
Thanks
tom

Hi Everbody,
I.m a new reader to this newsgroup. My question is, a friend has told me
that Cinnamon taken daily can reduce the blood sugar reading by up to 20%. I
am sceptical, I have not heard or seen this before. Any comments. Roger

Hey all,
I was diagnosed a little over a month ago with T2, immediately began
low-carbing and taking meds and after first week of testing, my numbers dropped
into good range 80-110 and have stayed there ever since.

Good morning or afternoon or whatever time of day it is for you. I can hear
you now. Who the hell is this freak? Heck, I've been called any and every
name you can dream up already. I don't think there's anything you can really
devastate me with but who knows. People can surprise you ...