I just started taking some vitamins.  My limited research on my throid lead
me to taking a B Complex and Ester-C (500mg) vitamin along with a
multivitamin (Centrum Equivalent).
I take them in the morning with breakfast.  1-2 hours later, when I

Got my labs back today.... A1c is 5.3 down from almost 12 in February and
8.x in March.  That was the good news.
The bad news is that my total protein in the 24 hr urine test is high.  The
protein per unit volume is in range but the total is out.  What does this

Anybody try erythritol? Taste any good? Have any problems with it?
http://www.netrition.com/lowcarbsuccess_erythritol_page.html
Thanks

... is the one that gives you optimum nutrients, doesn't
raise your bg and is one you enjoy and will stick at. I have
found mine.

My husband was diagnosed as Type 1 in 1981.  Recently he has been diagnosed
as Type 2 because of insulin resistance.  Last month he was put on Byetta.
Is there anyone out there who is currently on Byetta?  If so is it working
for you?  Are you having any adverse side affects ...

I've been lurking awhile here and thought some of you might like to
read this.
While letting your meter be your guide, whole grains provide more then
basic nutritional value in it's fiber etc. which relates to overall

I went in today.  He did say some small vessels in my left eye looked
interesting, but didn't say what that meant.  No signs of diabetic damage
though.  And no other changes.  So all looks good there.

I had my retina checked today, and I have no sign of any diabetic
damage. Hoorwy.
I met an old guy there who has had t2 for 15 years, and he said he
only took his bg when he got up in the  morning and as long as it was

I am 30 years old and have type 2 diabetes. Had a hard time controlling sugar, but it is now undercontrol. Need to know what diet and exercise ideas anyone has.
Thanks,
chakajo75
*Lower blood sugar levels 30%*

Hi gang, has anyone gone to this website?  What do you think of it?
An interesting read.
Madison
http://www.defeatdiabetes.org/

Coffee - even decaf - may help prevent T2:
http://www.healthscout.com/news/322/533462/main.html

I have been taking metformin ER for some time now with success.  I have a
misteake (sp) in my most recent refilling of the RX.  I was give regular
metformin.  Now my question to you all is this;  Can I switch with no ill
effects.  Pharmacest says call Doc.  Doc's office says ...

There was a recent thread here about how some recent
research has shown that one class of drugs for blood pressure
is better than the other for diabetics - anyone has a link
to the article or thread?

This is just a theory, and something I've made note of so I can ask my
endo next time I see her:
Is there any correlation between T2 and one's tolerance for the taste
of sugar or the sense of sweetness in the mouth?  

I am new to the group. Type 1 for almost 27 years, no complications so
far. I have an uncouth question. I use a Humalog disposable pen, which
I have used for quite a few years, rarely changing the needle, and
rarely using alchohol swabs, with no ill effects. I began using a