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| This Card Can Save Your Life | 07 Apr 2006 19:51 GMT | 1 |
But it can't do anything unless you have it. To learn how to get your card, visit: http://FAMISRU.Tripod.com
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| High BG at night but normal in A.M. | 07 Apr 2006 16:54 GMT | 5 |
Here's some background: T1 diabetic for 1 yr; possilby still in honeymoon period; Lantus 9 units; NovoLog 2-3 units. I noticed an interesting phenomenon, that may or may not be related to the dawn phenomenon. My BG at night most of the time is high
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| Diabetes Reversed: FDA Authorizes Human Trials | 07 Apr 2006 03:33 GMT | 1 |
http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3610 After successfully demonstrating that a groundbreaking treatment strategy can reverse type 1 diabetes in animal studies, the FDA has given the go-ahead for researchers from the University of Pittsburgh ...
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| Diet Mountain Dew | 07 Apr 2006 03:24 GMT | 20 |
Hi, folks. I hope you'll pardon my "intrusion" on this group. I have several diabetic friends and family members, a few of whom enjoy Diet Mountain Dew as a substitute to sugared soft drinks. Recently I started an online petition and a website for Diet Mountain Dew drinkers, which
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| ASPARTAME SAFE | 07 Apr 2006 03:15 GMT | 2 |
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060405/ap_on_he_me/diet_aspartame;_ylt=AufSswgYiVUG tK53jBEg_nys0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3czJjNGZoBHNlYwM3NTE- I know the link is long, but I tested it and seems to work. Not the study but a news blurb about it. A study on humans finds no problems with Aspartame.
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| Meter Accuracy Question | 07 Apr 2006 03:12 GMT | 7 |
I have a OneTouch Ultra meter system. I understand that they claim meter accuracy of +/- 20%. My problem started when I started a new vial of strips and it seemed like my BG's went up 5-10 points. At one point I double checked my BG on a contour meter and found 5point lower ...
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| Apolipoprotein (apo) B Levels | 07 Apr 2006 02:45 GMT | 4 |
Here is a short intro on LDLs subparticles and cardiac risk assessment. It is www.aafp.org/afp/20030315/tips/21.html Apo B levels singles out higher risk due to risk-increasing small, dense LDL particles and and a much lower risk from "fluffy" large LDLs.
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| Low Carb Beer | 07 Apr 2006 00:58 GMT | 3 |
Mainly for the Aussies. I was out last night for dinner at a Chinese restaurant in the local club at Cabarita Beach. I noticed a beer being promoted as low-carb, called "Pure Blonde". This a blurb
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| Anyone on Tritace ? | 06 Apr 2006 20:01 GMT | 3 |
Hi to all my Diabetic pals, A question ... I was on Atacan for my BP (which was out of control) It didn't agree with me, headaches, nausea etc. GP now has me on Tritace (Ramipril)
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| Answering Ozgirl is a full-time job! | 06 Apr 2006 17:39 GMT | 5 |
I can barely keep up with her! dave
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| Byetta Prescription Coverage | 06 Apr 2006 16:04 GMT | 7 |
I have a friend who is considering trying Byetta. Unfortunately, her insurance company does not cover it -- supposedly, it will cost $218 USD according to the mail order company. I was going to suggest that she write a letter asking for coverage
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| ADA Funding Request | 06 Apr 2006 16:02 GMT | 96 |
This was posted on the ADA web-site, dated 29th March. It is a request for government funding. Written Testimony of L. Hunter Limbaugh, Chairman, Advocacy Committee; American Diabetes Association
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| Cinnamon and cloves help in diabetes | 06 Apr 2006 15:36 GMT | 1 |
Some news on cinnamon and cloves helping in diabetes: http://www.healthscout.com/news/322/531953/main.html I am not involved in sales of any.
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| Bunion Surgery | 06 Apr 2006 15:18 GMT | 13 |
I have had bunions for as long as I can remember (am now 52). Have been wearing Birkenstocks & clunky shoes for over 20 years. Had custom insoles made to slow progression, but alas, my feeties HURT all the time. I do not have neuropathy (yet, thank God)- the pain is in the big
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| I'm losing control of the BGs | 06 Apr 2006 11:02 GMT | 187 |
Things are not going well here, I'm still shaking. What's worse is that on top of it I seem to be losing control of the bgs, the numbers are worse than they were when this started for the same meal, and I'm starting to routinely see 120s 1 and 2 hours pp even with a meal with
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