I'm still experimenting with food. I'm not sure if I am close to being
in control or not. My usual bg is about 90. 1 hour after meals about
125..... 2 hours about 100. Then, after a while back to my usual 90,
sometimes 87 and rarely in the high 70s. I found a delicious light

OK, so it has been about 3 weeks since I have learned that I am
pre-diabetic. I have been trying to absorb as much information as
possible about this disease, and how to slow it down. My question comes
from the fact that I have found so many varying numbers to determine

Please help..
I have recently started a low carb high protein and high (good) fat
diet.  The results are not what they should be.  My glucose levels are
still hitting nearly 13mmols, what is going on, should i still be

Which is most of you folks.
Had a really good meeting with my GP. More than ever I'm convinced
she's a keeper, and I'm also convinced she knows much more about
diabetes than she's allowed to admit to.

This is a kidney test equation. A value of less than 60 may
indicate a problem. Anything above 60 just says 'above 60' but
you can enter other numbers until you hit 60 and see how close
you are. I am above 60 but only by a few; maybe 63-64. You need

OK, so my meter gets here today.
Here is what I have so far.
Dinner roast beef sandwich, a few chips and a diet soda.
2 hours after my meal my meter says 124. Is that high?

This frog walks into a bank to ask for a loan, 'cause his pad is just a
pad.
He walks up to the loan officer and says:
Hi, I'm Froggie the Frog.

Coffee reduces risk of type 2 diabetes
Reuters 1NOV2006
Coffee drinkers have a substantially lower risk of developing type 2
diabetes than people who abstain from the beverage, a new study shows.

I have a new diabetic software program.
I read this statement to install it:
" To install this software on computer that running Windows xp, YOU MUST
have local  " Administrator

Seen this ?
http://www.brown.edu/Administration/News_Bureau/2006-07/06-035.html
Most successful dieters regain the weight they lost. But new research shows
that a daily weigh-in - and quick adjustments to diet and exercise - can

Can any one explain the differences between both tests, I am trying to
qualify for Medicare support.
Jim

We all know that when it comes to containing the complications arising
out of diabetics if staying active as much as we possibly can. While
doing some research on this topic I came across a few good references I
thought may be of benefit to newbies and old times alike. Old Al has

First let me say that I have found this group to be a great place to
look for information. It appears to be a great group of people. Here is
my situation, I will try to keep it short.
First, I am a 47 y.o. male, weight is ok, maybe loose 10 lbs wouldnt

Be careful what you post here.  The virus
may come to visit. I have had enough
There is a lot of money at stake in health care.
and ethics do not exist now.

The single most important thing that one can do when faced with type 2
diabetes is to control your diet. While glucose levels are the primary
concern that diabetics face, it is also necessary to treat other
aspects of the disease with diet.  For example, diabetes can lead to