Does anyone have any experience of using siberian ginseng (or indeed
korean)? I used to take it BD (before diabetes) and found it to be a
wonderful stimulant, as well as making you feel like a total porn star (i
kid you not, you could pole vault out of bed in the morning!!). When i ...

G'day G'day Folks,
It's your life.  Bet wisely.
1: Diabetes Care. 2000 Dec;23(12):1830-4.  
Postchallenge plasma glucose and glycemic spikes are more strongly

I have a  question that some one may be able to help.
My HbAIc reading has always been quite good. Usually 6.0 - 6.8%. The worst I
have had is 7.8% after having diabetes for 10 years. But when I monitor my
Blood Glucose levels it is not that good. It is usually around 10.0 (180) to

My doctor, a cardiologist, has told me that my Type 2 is under
control, according to periodic lab work and to almost daily glucometer
testing.  When I drive to work, nowever, towards the end of the 35
minute commute, I feel numbness in my right hand and arm, sometimes on

I have had T-1 diabetes over 32 years and celiac disease for 7 years.
My doctor said that there seems to be a slight blockage in one of my
neck veins and they did several tests last year at the VA including
a nuclear stress test in January.  The exercise part was easy but I have

I'm rather keen on SPAM (the food item not junk mail) the tin it comes in
however doesn't have any nutritional information on it.  I'm finding it
difficult to search for on the web due to the other meaning of the word
SPAM, could any of you help?

I have been eating very low carb for the last week.  For me that is
the best way to control my BG.  This morning I woke up feeling awful
and when I tested my BG it was 212.  How can this be?  I havnt eaten
anything to do this.

I noticed one poster said that their fasting BG was at 109 in the AM and
trending up over a period of weeks.
What I dont understand is that with meters plus or minus 20% accurate could
it be say 89 BG trending up for a few weeks?     or....  130 trending up for

They only show up in google groups, weird.

Hello all my friends!
Haven't posted for a little bit, but still read religiously!
I haven't seen any posts about the new V8 juices.  Specifically the light.
I love it.  I think only the Papaya/Citrus (sorry I drank it all and threw

This is confusing the living poop out of me.
I used to think that it was one of those cases
of YMMV and I am able to eat on the higher end
of the carb limit.  I am totally off the medications

The diagnosis of my diabetes was probable LADA. Last week I had antibody
tests done : GAD 65 and IA2. Both tested negative. Does this have any
significance in diagnosing my condition?
thanks to any specialists out there!

I am presently using a pen injector to administer humalog insulin. I was
instructed to swab my belly and the pen first before giving myself an
injection. Is this really necessary? I also reuse the penlet syringes.

Hey folks, another question for ya'll.
I have read several of the Low Carb books that are on the market.
I have yet to satisfy myself on just what Low Carbing is in regards to
a Diabetic.  How many carbs per meal/day or whatever should we be

This might be a question for peanutman, but all suggestions useful
1)  Does anyone have a GI and carb count for redskin peanuts?
2)  Is there a reliable national retailer who stocks redskin peanuts all year round?  They are widely available at christmas but disappear along with the ...