Diseases and Disorders - Discussion of diabetes management in day to day life

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Advanced glycation threshold might exist in diabetics	13 Jan 2004 02:10 GMT	4
In a recent Quentin post was mentioned the differences in temporary reversable glycation and formation of advanced glycation products, ages. Here are two articles that bear upon the question and that there might be a threshold for forming the latter and the resulting micro and ...
Question for Type 2 Insulin Users	13 Jan 2004 01:42 GMT	4
Do most Type 2's who take insulin, use fast-acting or Lantus or NPH or a combo of each ? Or, another way of asking this might be do you need help for meals or for 24-hour control? Thanks,
If you had one piece of advice for a new diabetic,	13 Jan 2004 00:46 GMT	184
what would it be? Hi, gang. Wish I could say I'm happy to be part of the club - but WTH, it could be worse. For those who care: 38yold cauc male, 5'10", 214#. I can't tell you my
Inhaled Insulin	13 Jan 2004 00:18 GMT	1
Anyone take part in a study for Inhaled Insulin? What do you think? Thanks, Bob
Sara Lee and Subway Go Low-Carb	12 Jan 2004 22:30 GMT	27
http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/issue189/item13.shtml
BG and Palm software	12 Jan 2004 22:06 GMT	1
I have a Palm tungsten E PDA and am looking for a program to track my blood glucose levels that also produces a graph and/or average levels. I used Glucopilot previously but cannot use it since I upgraded my PDA. What do you use?
Interview	12 Jan 2004 21:46 GMT	5
There's a new diet book out by author and nutritionist Jonny Bowden. There is an inciteful interview with him at the Low-Carb Pavilion, http://wilstar.com/lowcarb/bowden_interview.htm Jerry
Which insulin pump?	12 Jan 2004 21:40 GMT	6
I am considering switching to an insulin pump. The minimed "seems" to be the best one. I have done some research on the 'net and have some concerns. What kind of pumps are you guys using and how has the experience been? tia
Cocoa increases insulin responce	12 Jan 2004 21:21 GMT	4
Addding cocoa powder to foods causes an increased insulin responce, when compared to the same food without it: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&li
Type 2 peripheral neuropa	12 Jan 2004 20:42 GMT	2
ZE>My doctor, a cardiologist, has told me that my Type 2 is under ZE>control, according to periodic lab work and to almost daily glucometer ZE>testing. When I drive to work, nowever, towards the end of the 35 ZE>minute commute, I feel numbness in my right hand and arm, sometimes on
What defines a hypo?	12 Jan 2004 20:29 GMT	27
You know when you are asked, 'have you had any hypos in the last x months'? Well..... what actually defines a hypo (ok I know it's when your blood sugar drops too low), but I mean, do people want to know the few times when you may have taken too much insulin, notice the early signs ...
Many helps for diabete>	12 Jan 2004 20:20 GMT	1
Had to stop by drug store to get some glucose tablets. The large displays of diabetic and diet materials is amazing. I guess the reason is not to help diabetics but to make money.
bg levels two hours after eating	12 Jan 2004 19:52 GMT	15
can anyone answer the following question please its a bit long winded? in short how much would you expect your bg level to rise two hours after a meal. here is my common situation using NovoRapid
Question for Type 2 Insulin users	12 Jan 2004 18:59 GMT	4
Do most Type 2's who take insulin, use fast-acting or Lantus or NPH or a combo of each ? Or, another way of asking this might be do you need help for meals or for 24-hour control? Thanks,
Perspective...	12 Jan 2004 18:57 GMT	29
I think we need to step back and put things into perspective. Complications are NOT inevitable even for the worst offenders. Some people run high BG as indicated with A1c's over 7.0.....8.0...etc and do not suffer complications, not that I would suggest any gamble here.