I was diagnosized with type 2 diabetic  in 2004 with a1c 6.5 and my a1c
for 2005(one year later) is about the same level. In order to reduce
a1c, I went on dieting. As result of dieting
1.  I lost 30lbs (normal BMI after weight loss),

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/541953_print
"The epidemic of type 2 diabetes in the latter part of the 20th and in
the early 21st century, and the recognition that achieving specific

I had second bunion surgery 7/14, and my healing has been slower than
first (4/28).  I became suspicious of infection Monday and it was
confirmed this morning.  Happily it is only cellulitis, a skin
infection.  The cut & screwed together bones show no sign  of

For some reason my replies are bouncing back.
Just wanted to thank everyone for contributing.  Have some things to work on
and to consider, and to discuss with my doctor when I see him next (a couple
of weeks).  I'll try to find a before-bed snack that doesn't cause problems,

I've googled, but am looking for anyone with personal experience with
Charcot's Foot.
Billie

I had a starchy dinner, I knew I had done wrong.
Measured BG at 184 1 hour later. I didn't feel like walking,
but I knew a walk would get me down.
After 1.02 miles BG was 101.

Hello most,
After much persistance from many I still talk to in email asking me to drop
in if anything to give a short update on myself. So here I am. Word of
warning, this is slightly long so if you don't like me I probably have you

I'm really sick of being the 1/100,000 people to get certain weird
conditions or reactions to meds, etc... especially since my doctor is
being no help, and the endo I decided to try and see doesn't have an

My dad was just told he had diabetes.  He goes to the Dr. some time this
coming week for more particulars.  We had a feeling it was coming what with
the pancreatitis he'd had a few years ago.  That caused sort of a temporary
form of diabetes.  He knew the likelihood of getting type ...

Periodically, there is some discussion of  lurkers in this group,
meaning those individuals out there who are reading this group, but
who for their own reasons, perhaps only shyness, choose not to post
and make their presence known.

I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the risks are if any, of a
person suffering symptoms similar to hypoglycemia being injected with
glucose because the attending physician believed their symptoms were
due to low blood sugar (even though their blood sugar was normal & they

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/08/060807122147.htm
"Fly Genetics Reveal Key Workings Of Atkins Diet
Metabolic syndrome, an aging-associated group of disorders that includes

More news on nutrition from the real world.
The Lean Plate Club ; Eat Your Carbs - 30-JUL-2006
People with type 2 diabetes are advised to limit carbohydrates because of
worries these foods could overtax the body's dwindling insulin production

I am female & I have appt to get bg test for diabetes. At the moment my
problem is frequent
urination at night (about 4x). I usually drink a 10 oz glass of
low-sugar fruit-flavored

Lately I have been havin very high FBG, this morning it was 190. I've tried
the eating a snack at night thing , that does not work. Any ideas from you
guys who have the same problem?
Thanks