I probably drive the long timers on this site crazy every Jan., but I hope
my spouting off may just help some newbe deal with his or her diabetes. this
is the start of my 45th year as a insulin dependent type II. In 45 years I
have never once allowed diabetes to run my life, but ...

I can't remember now who said they ate this stuff, but I bought some to take
with me on our last trip to PA.  I normally pop plain popcorn in olive oil
at home, but this stuff looked a lot more portable and it has no trans-fats.
I did not buy the lightly salted kind that the poster ...

OK, I'm T2 dx last June HbA1c 22.1, weight 14st 9 D&E only. BP was 144/120.
Now, HbA1c 5.2, weight 11st 10lb, BP 127/83 after Titrace 10mg (ramipril)
and Bendroflazide 2.5mg.....
Next appointment with Diabetic clinic is Sept 29th...

I did a google search on alt.support.diabetes and found some interesting
material. Someone named Rick Mendosa seems to have a corner on the group,
his english is atrocious and he seems to have too many rules too.
It is also mentioned that alt-support-diabetes is the OFFICIAL website ...

When I sign a post with my full signature, I would sometimes add the link
http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org/newly%20diagnosed.htm .  ( Now I just use
the link  http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org ).  Here's why.
Dropping by the above web site this evening, I realized I was missing ...

Does/did anyone here experience any kind of anxiety (generalized anxiety,
social anxiety, phobias) or depression in relation to their diabetes/blood
sugar levels? I've read some studies that have said people with diabetes
have higher cases of generalized anxiety disorder, depression ...

I've been lurking for a week or so and I'd appreciate some advice from you
kind folks.
Would those of you who use Lantus recommend it, apart from the dodgy pens? I
had a diabetes nurse pitch it at me as the cure for all ills, which made me

Maggie m'dear,
Don't put yourself down. You succesfully lost 19 kilos already, and still
losing, so you don't need advice on D&E, you are entitled to GIVE advice on
D&E.

This is mainly for Patrick, but if it helps anyone else, good.
http://www.tinyurl.com/2x2mm
http://www.tinyurl.com/35cfd
http://www.tinyurl.com/yvnz7

The local PBS WCEU in Florida has that piece about drug safety on right now.  
I posted this about a month ago after I watched it the first time.  So
watching it again for more subtle info.
Will be PO'd after the FDA vote near the end of the report.  Oh well,

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/01/06/earlyshow/health/shapeup/main591578.shtml
Did anyone else see this Fred Anderson on this morning's Early Show?
I'm very happy for this guy that he managed basically to turn his life
around -- quite a feat.  However, he claims, and his doctor ...

At 4:30pm I took my BG - 79. At 10:00pm I took it again
- 130. I didn't eat or drink anything in between. What the
heck is going on here???
Ken

My glucophage XR refill arrived from $MailOrderPharm, and they filled it
with "Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release" at NO co-pay!  Naturally, I
called to find out why somebody not known for doing favors had done this:
They have an incentive plan to get people to use generics, ...

Gotta be careful not to sprain my shoulder from patting myself on the back.
   Got through the ThanXmas-New Year holidays without smoking. It was my
first real test since going weedless Sept. 26 (I'll never forget that date).
   Just beginning to psychologically accept Not Smoking ...

Mr. Scott, I took your advice and skimmed your messages as found in
googlegroups search.  With all due respect, I saw little or nothing to
support your personal, subjective, self reported, anecdotal info; frankly
I was also put off by the particular "religious" spin which seemed to