I would like to ask the doctor to allow me to get the following
(sometimes they let me do what I want).
Would you all agree that this monitor is the best way to go? It cost
more up front, but it's painless.

I've been using Lifescan's Ultra meter for a couple of months now and
find it functions very well. However, when I try to open the .mdb file
created when archiving the meter results, I find that the file is
password protected. I need to open this file in order to generate a

This song is dedicated in humor to all of us who have either given or
received pain here. My apologies to the author of "Misty" and Johnny Mathis
who made the song famous. I wish I could play the melody for you.
Killfile me

1.   Develop a proactive strategy/plan that will address any excuses or
weakness that you may have with food, exercise, lifestyle, etc.
Address any excuses or barriers you may have before proceeding.  Kill
the excuses before the excuses kill you!

Has any one tried any of the Glucerna skakes, bars etc?  I saw them
advertised and wondered if they are worth trying
Any feedback with be helpful.
For those who are put off by the signature, my advance apologies for

I've been using Lifescan's Ultra meter for a couple of months now and
find it functions very well. However, when I try to open the .mdb file
created when archiving the meter results, I find that the file is
password protected. I need to open this file in order to generate a

Hi there Frank,
Have you read this one?
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/518545
Oxidative-Nitrosative Stress and Poly(ADP-Ribose) Polymerase (PARP)

and other information on reducing cholesterol.

Hi good folks out there
Santa visited and left me a Goldshield Yoghurt maker; the type where one
shakes up a sachet of powder mix with water and lets it "cook" in a hot
water jacket. (UK supplier)

from what I've seen and read starting today nutrition labels must list
the trans fat.  if it's under .5 then they can list as zero.  good
thing for all of us.  the only downside is the people who could care
less and will buy the garbage processed foods anyway.  however many

I have noticed that a number of T2 diabetics in this group suffer from gout,
so my attention was drawn to this article from Medscape that mentioned a
connection between gout and insulin resistance. Those who suffer from this
disorder may be interested in reading this article. It ...

I was hungry all darn day.Wound up over eating and my evening BG is out of
whack (like 200 2hr PP).
Does Prednisone perhaps cause you to be hungry (or nervous)? I know it
raises my numbers but have been snacking all darn day. Of course I WAS in

Hi group.
My father has myasthenia, and recently had his Prednisolone incresed
to 40mg daily. This pushed his BGs to the point were an average
evening reading was 30+ regardless of food intake.

Hi Quentin,
Welcome back from your vacation, or wherever it was, that you were. We
all missed you and your very wonderful contributions.
Will, T2