Anyone here use bitter melon to control their blood sugar?  I had read some
positive things about it so I bought some 450 MG capsules two days ago and
have been taking 2 with each meal.  Haven't noticed any discernible change
yet.  Looked for bitter melon tea but so far haven't been ...

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/528420?sssdmh=dm1.186557&src=nldne
"    * Milk was the dairy product most associated with a reduced risk
for colorectal cancer. Subjects who consumed more than 1.5 glasses of

Okies,
30 years old, T1 for 5 years. Taking 30units of Lantus and Novorapid as
and when. 6'1" and 12.5 - 13 stones.
HbA1c   7.9

that I am sorry that this illness has bit you so bad ,
but , you might be better off to just read your meter ,
and pass by suggestions offered here ,
as you can see by my previous post replies ,

Hi, we are accepting advance orders for our 2006 Garlic and Red Shallot
harvest.  My family has both soft and hardneck garlic available.  Good
strains that we have been experimenting with in our garden now for a
few years.

"XANGO" is a natural fruit drink that is helping lower type 2 blood sugar
levels and at the same time it can raise your monthly income. Check out
hans.discovermangosteen.com/neal  and if you're interested send your request
to me at neal.munson@comcast.net. By the way.... the ...

I haven't read all the responses to Kurt's survey, but there are a
remarkable number of remarkably good cholesterol numbers, particularly
considering that triglycerides/HDL is supposed to be a good measure of
insulin resistance.  My own new numbers are:

Hi, I've watched the Vision Health dvd DIABETES: An integrated approach
(it's a 2 disc dvd as well). It is also hosted by The Barefoot Doctor
and features at least 10 doctors. Great information on Herbal medicine,
acupuncture, diet, nutrition, yoga, chi gung, supplements, genetics,

YOU HAVE TO CHECK THIS OUT!   www.lifelongnewu.com
Please pass this on to anyone you know who needs better health and
nutrition! It is awesome!  My Dad is a type 2 diabetic and has been
able to get off of his medication!

Hi c, I know you have been very anti-seroquel. My shrink just
prescribed it for me (100 mg) We did a two week trial when I was using
300 mg Trazodone, 40 mg Klonapin, and my usual 1200mg of Neurontin to
get to sleep. I also have been slightly manic quick cycle, though way

I figured I'd ask you guys what your experience with this is.
For those who haven't seen me before here's an intro. If you remember
me skip this:
female, overweight, age 41, not yet T2, reactive hypoglycemic, insulin

The wife's OB is recommending continuing her metformin during
pregnancy.  The conventional wisdom is that you're supposed to stop,
but is that due to real, documented problems, or just an apparent lack
of data showing no problems because too many people just parrot the

Background: Over the past several years our research group has taken a
systematic,
comprehensive approach to determining the effects on body function (hormonal
and nonhormonal)

Alt.support.diabetes readers can enjoy a reference to "ketoacidosis".
i
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My tongue is bleeding from biting it.
I won't name names, but SOMEONE is getting out of hand here.
Note to self: "Be good!  Be good!  Don't get involved!"
Aaargh!  (It's tough being good...)