Here's some interesting reading:
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m0682/3_21/106388090/p1/article.jhtml
Basically states that lipid and BP control are MORE effective in preventing
several DM related complications.

Can anyone give me a nutshell explanation of why type 2 diabetics are more
prone to weight issues?  I am type 1 and have little experience with type 2.
I'm in Nursing school and need some info on this subject.
Thanks,

In the recent a1c thread the topic once again came up as to the reality of
how closely the a1c long term average tracks the daily fluctuations.  For
example for the same a1c could two people have very different glucose
fluctuations because of post meal highs and/or because of below ...

I need the COM port settings for the Ultra Smart software.
Also, if anyone is using Virtual PC to upload their meters please post
the settings that you use.

I purchased a used Compaq desktop (Pent 2, 450 Mhz, 64 Mb ram) from a local
computer shop with a 10 G hd in it, but I screwed up. (It was less than the
upgrades to my old Pent 1 system)
I tried to convert it to Linux Redhat OS  and ended up with the whole drive

I have been without diabetes meds for too long. Today my Doctor (I still
don't like him) prescribed me to the big three...  Glucophage, Lisinopril,
and Glucotrol xl, and something else... thcz,  beats me.. while this seems
like no biggie, I am excited about it. I am so sick of my ...

This is the ABSOLUTELY last time I'm asking about this.
Then, I'm "Getting a life!"
If ANYONE knows anyone using this :
http://www.lifescan.com/products/otdms/software/

I?ve been doing low carbs diet, and did works by the first two weeks,
but after that I start to feel not so good, my blood sugar was ok, but then
I start to feel worse,
IT WAS NOT KETOACIDOSIS,  my doctor can certify this.

I can't seem to get them to clear up.  They go away and then a week later
they're back.  Threw out all the old chapsticks and lipsticks etc. and it
flared up again today.  That's three times in about a month!
BG has been testing fine so no problem there.

Both these found in Springfield's Macuvite Capsules (?17.99 for 30 capsules)
from The Nutri Centre, 0800 587 2290 which contain a high enough dose of
both the above agents to provide the protection you need.  Take as directed
on the bottle.

T---
I have been using Mixtard 30 since October, two jabs daily, 22 and 14
units.
Now, today I have stopped it because of the the unbearable itching all

Since starting on Metaformin, I have extremely bad breath. Plants wither and
die. I could be hired out as a paint stripper! A *slight* exaggeration, but
you get the idea.
Any suggestions?

Mack
I just went through the wheel chair ritual.
Ended up buying another used cheap chair
for cash.

A question:
Anybody ever heard or seen evidence that diabetics are more susceptible
to carpal tunnel syndrome? A friend (who is diabetic AND
non-computer-literate) asked me...I didn't have any answers. Thanks in

Hello children - still arguing I see.  Meanwhile...
...I'm injecting 2 (sometimes 3)  units a day on my ultra-low (zeroish) carb
diet, rather than the 40-50 units a day when I eat carbs.  I'm feeling
great, doing fine.  I know this will upset you but I just have to share.  It