Has anyone had any success on the atkins diet on lowering blood sugar.
My wife and I have just started it today and I was hoping to be able
to get off all of my medications by using the guidelines prescribed in
the book.

I've discovered so many A1c test kits on the market that I thought I'd see
how this group has sorted through all the choices. Many seem to be online
orders and not readily available in a drug store like the regular glucose
test kit. All thoughts and suggestions greatly appreciated.

I'm posting about a friend, trying to learn, understanding the possible
complications of diabetes has me concerned that she be as healthy as possible.
Her bs is starting to bounce up again (was 154 this am).  She's been low
carbing for 3+ months and it hasn't effected her numbers ...

Quote from DUK
"Restrictions on the type and numbers of testing strips is
unacceptable and this does notmeet individual needs and
circumstances. Such a policy is against Standard 3 of the

I posted the message to help. The device does work and all I'm looking for
is a volunteer to try it and report back to this group. I'm not looking for
funding here.
I don't know how many fraud devices hit this group, and I certainly didn't

In fact got several 42-ish readings in a row (4 in fact), washed
hands re-tested on different fingers. Scrathing head was wondering
what the heck could be going on. I didn't feel like I was low, not
that I would really know what I should have been feeling. Didn't

Was watching Dr.Phil as a captive audience.
A bunch of commercials came on.   One line
was "Very few can get social security
disability without help"    My thought

There have been several articles on research noting the benefits of the
flavanol content in cocoa, tea, and red wine in lowering heart disease
risk.  In two independent articles it was noted that when milk was added
to tea or was part of a chocolate food, the beneficial flavanol

I suggest finding someplace where you can try some of the vast types of
green and other Chinese style teas.  Just like wine or beer there is a
whole universe of teas that are not commonly known based only what is
usually available on super market shelves.  I'm a tea lover and have ...

Until recently, the BG limit for diagnosing diabetes was 125, according to my
old blood test printouts.  During my latest physcal, my doc told me that the
diagnosis level has now been changed to 109; ie, above 109 you are at least
pre-diabetic or insulin resistant.  Is this true?  ...

I'm a T1 diabetic for nearly a year. I use Novomix 30 pens twice a day. 6
units in the am and 4 in the pm. When I left the hospital the diabetic nurse
gave me these target ranges; before breakfast 5-6, before lunch 5-7, before
dinner 5-7 and before bed as 7-8. Have a snack before ...

Anybody know anything about SAMe in conjunction with diabetes &
hypertension ?
Seems to be some evidence it helps with insulin ingestion. ( in rats )
Mark

I posted the message to help. The device does work and all I'm looking for
is a volunteer to try it and report back to this group. I'm not looking for
funding here.
I don't know how many fraud devices hit this group, and I certainly didn't

More mad rambling
Today the many diets are simply a attempt to get on
the gravy train.  The real info can be had for free
So many think they can reach the absolute  truth.

Hi Again,
You guys don't seem to get it.
1) I'm not asking for money in fact I'm willing to ship this device at NO
Charge. I have been selling these to alternative health clinics for years