First - I have found that curious cats and Foley bags do not mix.
Second - I have met the post-op depression - AND IT'S NO FUN AT ALL.
Third - I am really extremely lucky.  All aches and pains are minor.
It's being tired after 5 minutes of walking around with my cane, and

I am a newbie both to Diabetes and to this group although I have been
reading the posts here for more than a month now. I am on Metformin
twice a day and have been taking one at breakfast and one at supper
time. However, often I don't eat at breakfast and I was wondering if it

Hi Steve,
I would like to say first that I don't want to discuss the AIDS issue with you because
that is something I have no facts on and can't verify. I make no conclusions, but if
people can use forged medical documents in a court of law to fool a judge, they can

You can truly feel better and feel younger in just a few short weeks.
Studies have shown that the synthetic, chemically formulated vitamins do our
bodies more harm than good.
Our vitamin is made from 100% ALL NATURAL FOOD SUPPLEMENTS.

My last cigarette was exactly 1 week ago.
I won't lie and say it's been easy, because it hasn't.
But it hasn't been completely unbearable, either.
I checked my blood pressure today and it was 112/70.

A good read displaying how important good pc security is.  The US is
being slammed with computer attacks all the time.  This one is from
China and has serious effects.  It is imperative to keep the AV
software updated, use a good firewall like zone alarm, and use a good

Now ive not seen this mentioned here but perhaps may be relevant?
For several years my wife has had a cat which in the summer months
occasionally brings in the odd flea of 6....million!
Anyway for some reason in the entire house hold and the only diabetic in it!

Hi my name is Sokphath, I have type 2 diabetes. My right side eye is
now foggy and blured. I can only use my left eye to read and now it
begin to give me difficulty seeing too. I am unemployed and have no
medical insurance to treat it. I would Dr. chung advice on how help

Seen this ?
http://www.bnl.gov/bnlweb/pubaf/pr/PR_display.asp?prID=06-107
http://www.pnas.org/cgi/reprint/0601977103
Study Offers New Clues to Brain-Stomach Interaction in Overeating

Type 1 diabetes mellitus is characterized by loss of the
insulin-producing beta cells of the islets of Langerhans of the
pancreas. Sensitivity and responsiveness to insulin are usually normal,
especially in the early stages. This type comprises up to 10% of total

Type I diabetic for 22 years now. I am looking to embark on the quest
for a US private pilot's license, and am trying to untangle the
specific information I need to get from my treating diabetes physician
so I can get the class III medical certification.

Shoppas post and Alan's response started me thinking about hypos.
First off I am on Lantus/Humalog/Actos/Metformin.
Now hypos.  I have noticed that hypos, are for me, easily recognizable
by how I feel.  When I get below 80, I can tell.  When I get below 70,

In Washington DC, GW Hospital gives free shots onc day a year.
Where can you get free shots?

I am just wondering if sunflower seeds are ok for diabetics to munch on ??
I cant have nuts due to a serious allergy and someone suggested Sunflower
seeds so I am sat here munching a handfull !!
Are they ok ??

Good afternoon group,
Newbie here and would request suggestions or sharing on socks.
What works for you and where do you purchase?
I have the diabetic shoes and am having custom Orthotics made.