I am new to this group. I have been reading posts and it seams like a
nice mix of type 1 and type 2 posters. Now I have a question about
insulin pumps.
My six year old son was put on the insulin pump the first of last month.

WELL MY NAME IS SERENA IM 28 AND FROM OHIO I FOUND OUT BACK IN JULY I
WAS A DIABETIC...THIS IS NEW TO ME..AND DON'T HAVE MANY PEOPLE TO TALK
TO ABOUT IT..I JUST KNOW WHAT THE DOCTOR HAS TOLD ME..AND HOW I NEED TO
WATCH CERTAIN THINGS..WELL HOPE TO GET TO KNOW NEW PEOPLE AND HOPE I

I have had type II diabetes for the past 3 years. Despite Metformin
500 mg x 3,
I am having a very hard time controlling my blood sugar. Usually my
fasting is around 160

Ever since my trip in December, I've been trying to get my Mother to
take a BG test after a meal. I've been fighting her Doc, who says she
doesn't need one as her FBG is fine (80).
Well, tonight I finally talker her into it. After a meal with about 50

One of the characteristics of my inner Fat Man is his enormous pride. Some
examples:
He has  incredible chutzpah when choosing to eat fattening foods in large
portions despite medical evidence that obesity is unhealthy. He gives the

I learned today that a simple cat bite can be very dangerous for
someone with diabetes.  Who knew?  My cat bit me last night and by this
morning my whole hand was red and puffy.  When I went to the emergency
dept (my doc wasn't in today, grrr) they kept sayinig "oh cat bites are

I was diagnosed as Type II about 5-1/2 years ago much to my surprise.
I was always healthy and had just lost about 15 pounds over a period of
about 10 months so I thought I was on the right track.
I am absolutely needle-phobic.

I developed multiple sclerosis in 1991 and, over a two year period,
gradually overcame it using an alternative treatment suggested by Edgar
Cayce, a man many regard as the father of modern holistic medicine.
Cayce also suggested a promising alternative treatment for adult-onset

Alan, may I email you?
Laura

I don't know if it's just my server or usenet in general.  But It
seems a lot of old posts are coming through again out of order.  Keep
an eye on the dates of teh posts you are reading before responging, if
anything sounds familiar.

Hi, all.
Over the past couple of weeks the question "Why would anyone be here
who didn't have to be?" has been asked by a few people.  I offer this
post as something of an introduction --

Here are some dietary requirements I have to take into consideration because of being a high
risk stone former.  :(
I'd LOVE any suggestions on meeting these requirements while at the same time trying to keep
within my diabetic needs.  It looks like 'moderation' in both situations ...

I just started taking Metformin, 500mg twice a day.  Is there
something I am supposed to notice when I take my BG reading?
Al

My name is John, and I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes in June of
last year. My doctor has had me testing 3 times daily just before
meals.
I was reading some of the others postings on this list and see that

My long winded post under "Pritikin -Cure?" was to give a background of
my experiences.  I reiterate, Pritikin was a lifesaver for me.  I had to
find out for myself, not "statistics" and testimonials which do not mean
too much to me.  My many years of experiences have  proven that.