junk food for diabetes
Someone told me that candies with no sugar on it and popcorn like
kettle corn are the best "junk foods" for diabetes.
Anyone have other ideas?

I want to get a small scale for weighing portions.  I am looking at the
Ohaus CS-2000 for around $70.  I want one that is acurate (1g accuracy), can
hold a bowl (2-3lb max capacity), and is inexpensive.
What are you using?  Any suggestions/sources for an inexpensive model?

I picked up a set of dumpling makers recently. Each is a little clam-shell
with serrated edges that speed up closing and sealing dumplings. I had a
package of WonTon skins on hand so I made a batch of small dumplings to try
the device out. It took me only about 30 minutes to make ...

My mom is visiting me from India. Her diabetologist wants her to do a
few tests ever two months. My PCP has said that he can review her
reports and write prescriptions for the required tests. I wanted to get
an estimate of how much it would cost me to do the following diagnostic

Cauliflower is turning out to very versatile in my diet planning. There are
a dozen or so ways to roast it that give delicious results. I just posted a
basic recipe on A.F.D.
or, with photo, at: http://www.bigoven.com/recipe161116

Hi to all.
I drink black tea more than 5 cups per day.
Does  this raise my blood pressure?
Thank you all.

This is my first time here and to post.  I am greatful to have found you all.
Here is my problem.  It's not me but my son.  He is 22 years old.  About 1
year ago he started trying to lose some weight.  He weighed approx 200 lbs.
He watched everything he ate, only fruits and veggies ...

Eight person with Type 1 diabetes will compete in the Race Across
America in June - to win.
http://raceacrossamerica.org
The team is TeamType1 ->http://teamtype1.org  Tell your kids - these

I wanted to ask this question because of something that happened today.
In light of some things I have been reading lately about very moderate
alcohol consumption when on a low-carb diet, I decided to take half a
glass of brandy before heading out to dinner at a Chinese restaurant. ...

I am moderately amazed with the number of posters here who
labor/complain/WORK AGAINST the normal functioning of the liver.
Most (all?) of us already have a major organ (the pancreas) that is not
operating as designed.

is there some reason that we can't keep the subject of this group to
diabetes and let the relegious content go some where else.  I am a church
member but don't need it when I sign on for medical information.

I am 42 and have the Metabolic Syndrome.
I found this at amazon.com and found it straight-forward advice:
"Dr. Buynak's 1-2-3 Diabetes Diet"
Let me know if you have other diet book suggestions.

My recent glucose (after fasting for 12 hours) was 120 mg/dL.  Discussions
with my doctor sugested diet modifications, low cheap carbs, sugar as well
as some other things.
Regarding the sugar substitute, does sucralose have any affect on blood

I HAVE STOPT SMOKING WEED, AND MY LEVOLS HAVE GON UP, I STARTET SMOKING
WEED, TO EXPERIMENT FOR 5 MONTH'S, MY ECOMOGLOBINA, CAME BACK AT  LEVEL
5, SIX MONTH LEATER WITH NO WEED IT'S AT LEVEL 7, SAME DIET, EXTERCICE
AND INSULIN, BUT NO WEED. HAZ ANY ONE DON

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School food act knocks soda and snacks
By: Nancy Barnes   05/12/2006
When students return to the halls of the New Milford public school