===  World Health Organization statistic show:  ===
1. The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than
Americans
2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than

Applies to mice, but interesting.
It is not inconsistent with how both low fat and low carb diets may
work.
i

I find the subject line a bit misleading. The Medscape
article:
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/520595?sssdmh=dm1.175827&src=nldne
"In a study published in the December 29th issue of Cell,

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,17689090%255E2703,
00.html
If you don't like the results of the study reported in this article,
don't complain to me.  I didn't write it, or commission it.
Dave

Is there virtually no Macintosh software that will work with a good
glucose meter? I recently purchased a OneTouch UltraSmart meter --
which seems like a great one, too -- but, of course, OneTouch's
software is only for PC, with no plans to create a Mac version.

An article on considering Alzheimer's a form of diabetes:
http://www.healthscout.com/news/322/529284/main.html

I am having a problem getting to sleep at night.
I am a type 2 diabetic and have been taking Amaryl, 4mg twice daily since it
was found 3 months ago that I am diabetic.
I believe I have seen it posted in this newsgroup that a glass or two of red

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/health/4563604.stm
Regards
David

I started today on a 5-day regimen of Prednisone and my BG is already going
up. That is expected and I'll keep it under control with some extra exercise
and lower carb intake. But, just for planning purposes, how long after I
finish the med should this side effect continue ? ...

There are so much discussion about mixing cholesterol drug with
grapefruit or grapefruit juice. When someone asks about this question
in a newsgroup like this one, there are so many replies. However, we
usually never get straight explanations from our own doctors, or even

http://www.adn.com/life/story/7315275p-7227077c.html
here's one paragraph for the link:
"Instead, the rising prevalence likely comes down to lifestyle choices
that include poor eating habits and not enough physical activity, Naylor

Hi there.  Is the door open here?
I've just wandered over from m.h.d, where I have been reading along for
7 years or so now, and totally lurking for the last couple.
Looks like you guys here have a busier, somewhat friendlier newsgroup -

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051228/ap_on_he_me/diabetes_maine
 Number of Diabetics in Maine Doubles
Wed Dec 28, 6:29 PM ET
The number of diabetics in Maine has doubled since 1994, and state

Here's another bit of holiday fun that shouldn't be too bad for us.
In moderation of course, too much of any treat can do you in.
Recipe posted on A.F.D. or with photo at:
http://www.bigoven.com/recipe158610