When people with diabetes can control their diabetes symptoms, they are
more likely to stay healthy. People with diabetes use two kinds of
management devices: glucose meter and other diabetes supplies.
Glucometer help people with diabetes check their blood sugar at home,

Where do you dispose of used syringes. Wife is type 2, just started on
insulin. I am an ex sanitation worker. I used to empty garbage cans
into the refuse truck door to door, working for the city.  I can't
tell you how many fellow workers got stabbed by used hypos.

RK, would it be possible for you to give me an addy to email you?  If
you don't want to post it, I will understand.
Laura

The recommendation are designed to increase early diagnosis of HIV infection
as a pathway to improved treatment and prevention.
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5514a1.htm
I wonder why they don't make the same recommendation for diabetes. Diabetes

I have been placed in one of the Standford Self-Management workshops.
Anybody else get in one?
Pat

http://healthdiabeticsoftware.com/
I haven't been following things here very long so maybe you are all aware of
this piece of software for keeping records just as detailed as you would
like to make them about your diabetes. It is totally free and is worth a

I heard a biologist mention in passing that there is
some new research exists that says that trans fat (TFA)
somehow reduces the size of the heart, or deteriorates it.
Does anyone know who did that research?

Hi gang,
Just a small update for those who care:
I did have that pizza last night.  I walked 30 mins before getting to the
pizzeria.  I had a small thincrust with hot salami and bell peppers (leaving

Donna, I've not seen any posts since you posted the
other day.
How are your glucose readings?
Did you start the insulin?

Last night i have myself a bit of a treat.
7:30 PM Started eating
Raviolis = about 12 - about 105gms carbs - that is much more than i thought
it would be.

aspartame rat brain toxicity re cytochrome P450 enzymes, expecially
CYP2E1, Vences-Mejia A, Espinosa-Aguirre JJ et al, 2006 Aug, Hum Exp
Toxicol: relevant abstracts re formaldehyde from methanol in alcohol
drinks: Murray 2006.09.29

My doc just perscribed Glipizide XL for me.  But, I'm a type 1?  Why?
I'm not in bad control.  Usually around 7 on the H1C readings.  Lately I've had
issues due to work stress, which gave me a 7.6 H1C, but should be able to get
it down easily.  I've been a type 1 for almost 40 ...

I know that there are some 'Diabetic Guru's' out there and I'm wondering if
someone would be kind enough to help me with a problem that I am trying to
wad through.
I am Type 2, diagnosed 10 years ago but have only really started to take it

Russell L. Blaylock, MD discusses MSG, aspartame, excitotoxins with
Mike Adams: Murray 2006.09.27
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1371
"Mike: What are the big points readers to take away? What do you think

Apparently the latest fad.
They had some freebies in the organic shop so I tried them.
If you're accustomed to picking other folks' chewing gum off the
sidewalk and popping it in your mouth, I just *know* you'll like them.