Why does it sometimes say that a diabetic should not have a sauna. I am not
that particular either way but its kind of fun when the weather is cold and
after I have had a swim.
I don't have any heart, blood pressure, nerve damage, kidney, eye problems.

I haven't seen any indication that low carbers are posting their kidney function
tests here.
Isn't that very important if you are eating a lot of protein..... and have
diabetes?

Hey you guys, long time no post.
Saw a couple of posts on the subject of Atkins and have to advise that I'm
back on my zero carb diet.  BG is now back under tight control, I can put it
where I want it.  I know my approach has lots of opponents (I have no idea

If you feel ill after cleaning it could very well be what your using.
Most household cleaning products and even personal care products
contain toxins that will eventually lead to health problems. Even
products labeled for babies contain formaldihyde, which is very bad!I

I received my A1c test results today, 5.4 down from 6.2 on
the last test. This really made my day, I have been trying
to get it below 6.0 for years.
The biggest change I made was to my diet, my girlfriend (who

Hi everyone - I was diagnosed type 1 and have been on
insulin since Nov 15, 2003. I take 8 units of Lantus and
8-10 units of Novolog (before each meal.) I am 17 years old
and weigh 126 pounds (down from 134 prior to diagnosis.)

Anyone know if this is possible? I'm thinking no because of the ketone issue....
thoughts?
karen

For those of you who don't want to work through the website here's the whole
lot for you in one text listing.
Cheers.
Patrick.

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Hello group
as subject: is arteriosclerosis reversible?
As diabetics we face a much higher risk of hardening of the arteries.
Once the bg levels get under control, does the body have the ability to

I've been using Jojoba oil on my heels and other parts for three years. It
keeps the skin smooth and there is no side effects that I've noticed.
The pamphlet says that jojoba oil is the only naturally occurring
monoglyceride extracted from plants. Its molecules fit easily through ...

Copy writers and book salesmen do not make
good doctors. It is for entertainment.
                                     Guy

Dr. Weil was the guest on Larry King last night.  Not once, but twice,
he said that type II diabetes is reversible if the diabetic follows a
low glycemic index diet, maintains proper weight and exercises.  I was
surprised because we always say that once a diabetic always a diabetic.

Some of you heard I am attempting to upgrade an O.S.
though it's starting to seem more like downgrade.
Anyway, I just reinstalled Thunderbird (newsreader)
and it won't let me change the font size.  Currently

To be fair to McDonalds they do have part of their web site dedicated
to giving the nutritional value (including carbs) at:
http://www.mcdonalds.co.uk/ourfood/
There was TV program on the box the other week which indicated that