In a previous thread, "HbA1C and Blood Glucose Levels",  there were many
interesting research report conclusions brought to light. However I may have
missed one such conclusion and hopefully someone can refresh my memory.
One research conclusion was that there appears to be a HbA1C  ...

http://www.reuters.co.uk/newsArticle.jhtml?type=healthNews&storyID=4081969&secti
on=news
LONDON (Reuters Health) - More than 1,000 people have complained of
difficulties using Aventis' Optipen Pro insulin pen injection system, the UK
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory ...

Seems like we're missing something here folks. Is there a "Rogues Gallery"
for us ere posters? I know ASD have one but to my knowledge we don't. Would
be nice to have a webpage where we can stick mugshots and a short bit about
ourselves. I wonder if we should hold an annual AGM at ...

News BCs are saying, it takes 15-20 years for the first
symptom of "Mad Cow" to appear in humans, after exposure.
Does that mean that those of us over 65 will be able to
enjoy low priced beef for the rest of their lives? I can't

After being referred to the eye hospital recently, the opthalmologist told
me there was some degree of background retinopathy in both eyes.
Not nice but not a disaster and I intend to keep it that way if I can. Can I
ask anyone in the group what they know about how best to minimise ...

Chemist regard water a miracle product.
It is the universal solvent.
If I take a pound of sugar and dissolve in
1000 gallons of water it is wonderful

Just wondering if people have found it is better to
do yoga right after eating or say waiting an hour.
Do you find it helps with the neuropathy?
Thanks Daniel

My consultant (that is what we call them in the UK) who specialises in
kidney matters has  changed me from a (supposedly) stable relationship
with my diabetes (T2) because the Metformin was damaging my kidney.
I have changed from 950 + 500 + 950 mg /dat of Metformin

I found out during my last visit to the doctor that people with Sickle
Cell Trait will have a false A1c reading.  My doctor is now asking me
to take an different test that approximates the A1c.  It appears that
altho my meter reading are great, my A1c tests are a bit high.  She

I want just one pressie please. All the lurkers to give  encouragement to
the regular posters with just one post each, so we know you`re there.
Pretty please?
Al.

my sugar runs from 60 one day the next it will be 200 incant a hand
on what to do some timeesny eyr

Hi there all,
My wife (15 yr's well controlled Type 1) and I are planning to start a family
this year, but we're at a loss on where to start getting help. I'm adamant we
should get a care team with specific experience in handling diabetic

Well ... i've escaped with one eye intact, but the right eye needs  approx
200/300 burns to it. I've got to go in for a flourescien angiogram which
will be within the next 2 to 3 weeks or so, and lasering has been booked for
the same day. I've been told that apart from retinopathy i ...

I have been an insulin dependant diabetic for about 12 years without
any problems, however, sometimes when I inject (I inject into my
thigh) the pen is difficult to depress and when the needle is removed
some insulin comes out of the injection site. This means it is very

I'm not sure exactly what to make of this.  I need my cup of coffee.
"<snip>... We conclude that 1) caffeine impairs insulin-stimulated glucose
uptake and GS (glycogen synthase ) activity in rested and exercised human
skeletal muscle; 2) caffeine-induced impairment of ...