My brother - in - law lives in Virginia & says that Medicare does not pay
for his insulin.  Is this true?  How can I find info to pass on to him if it
is not.
TIA,

Ok
here is the next one :
http://www.pcrm.org/news/release050909.html
New Study Shows High-Carb, Vegan Diet Causes Major Weight Loss

Subject: MedEffect e-Notice/Avis électronique MedEffet
- CARN/BCEI
Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter, Volume 15, No. 4
In this issue: Statins and memory loss

usually appears as an inflamed red rash on legs---it has nothing to do
with cellulite----cellulitus may require oral meds or iv meds
any knowledge would be helpful

I'm one of them.
Despite maintaining a normal weight for 6 out of the past 7 years, my
fasting blood sugar has continued to deteriorate.
I have exercised religiously for long periods of time without seeing any

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1221
ban aspartame (methanol, formaldehyde) in New Mexico, "Paydirt,"
The Student Newspaper of New Mexico, Dr. Andrew J Maniotis,
DNA biologist, Asst. Prof., U of Illinois, Chicago: Murray 2005.09.29

I am obligated to eating out with my wife's family tonight at Red Lobster.
IS there anything on the menu that be safe for diabetics? I know it differs
for each person, but any advice will be appreciated.

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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1231
New Mexico's aspartame hearings, Albuquerque Journal
editorial, Steve Mills, Editor: comments by Steve Trinward

Today I got my annual flu-shot, this is the 5. year I get it, and I haven´t
had the flu since:-))
Here in Denmark they recommend the flu-shot to all persons +65 years old,
and people with conditions that would whorsen a lot because of the flu, i.e.

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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1229
(New Mexico) State plans sweetener (aspartame) hearings; critics --
aspartame linked to cancers, Jackie Jadrnak, Albuquerque Journal,

In my search for information about metformin's potential interaction
with something my orthopedist prescribed for my wrist I found this
tool.  I can't speak to the accuracy of the information it spits out
but it may be handy for folks reading this list since so many of us

Dear Group - am looking for advice again - am T2 for 8 years with c1a just
below or above 6.  I think I have beiginning of neuropathy as there is a
tingling in one leg just around the calf area - always in the same spot over
the past few weeks.  It is just slight but wondering ...

I am a Type II who takes lousy care of himself.  Lately, I have been
experiencing a weird pain and I would like to know if it could be associated
with my diabetes.  I have a large very sensitive area on my upper right
thigh.  Some time it just starts burning and is fairly intense ...

When I went to the doctor the other day, they had a
sign up saying there was a shortage again and they
wouldn't be giving them and to seek elsewhere.
So... I called over to OSU the endo's office.. they said

Hi all my name is Diana and I have Type 2 diabetes, I am about 60
pounds overweight.  I take the novolog insulin pen.  I just don't know
how to get my sugars under control, I am so disappointed in myself
because I should have control over my blood sugar and I don't.  Ever