Diseases and Disorders - Discussion of diabetes management in day to day life

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Blood Results	11 Feb 2007 00:28 GMT	19
Got my blood results back today and i'm looking for a site with details of ideal levels etc. Anybody got a link or should I just post them on here and get feedback that way.
So many reasons to be vigilant with our diabetes	10 Feb 2007 23:37 GMT	16
I was reading this in the newspaper today, and realized that I know who his wife is since we worked in the same place years ago. What a shame. There are so many reasons to stay on top of this damned disease, even when we get discouraged. The alternative is not good. :-(
Dark Red Blood in leg area	10 Feb 2007 23:36 GMT	6
Why does my leg bleed very dark red blood instead of the normal colored blood? I might add that the skin in that area (meaning from my shin to my midcalf) is grey and dark itself.
Free Meters (cont.)	10 Feb 2007 23:00 GMT	12
Well my One Touch Ultra 2 turned up this morning. That was quick. Ratty
My exercise equipment	10 Feb 2007 22:37 GMT	7
I finally got around to taking pictures of my exercise equipment. Not shown are the Life Fitness Stationary bike, leg and preacher curl attachment for the FID bench. I also have a crunch machine in the basement. http://www.tomsdiabeticdiary.com/Exercise.html
A quick note before I catch a plane	10 Feb 2007 19:59 GMT	1
Howdy all. Again, thanks for your replies about my Dr.'s visit and all. I tested a LOT yesterday, because I was new to it, figuring it out, and having some reactions too. I will likely test as I am instructed for a while, right now, we don't know if it's t1 or t2, or even ...
Free/Upgrade meters from lifescan	10 Feb 2007 19:17 GMT	19
One Touch Ultra 2 www.lifescan.co.uk/upgrade (UK only unfortunately) They will either upgrade One Touch Ultra users or send you a new meter if you use one from a different range
Which Medication With Insulin?	10 Feb 2007 18:24 GMT	12
I am taking Rosiglitizone with type R and type N Insulin. The VA wants to change me to Meformin along with my Insulin.
Am I a diabetic?	10 Feb 2007 14:18 GMT	38
O.k., so you can't really tell me if I'm a diabetic, but I know I'll find out on Friday at the endocrinologist. (I already see one for my thyroid). However, I was wondering if you could help me figure out what is going on, and maybe tell me what to expect at the endo. thanks.
The cephalic phase in a type-2 diabetic.	10 Feb 2007 11:04 GMT	3
convicted neighbor Kumar wrote: > http://groups.google.com/group/sci.med.cardiology/msg/4f36f92fb735b092? "Then, what is the purpose of cephalic phase?" The same as for the non-diabetic...
Overfeeding the cells of a type-2 diabetic.	10 Feb 2007 10:31 GMT	2
convicted neighbor Kumar wrote: > http://groups.google.com/group/sci.med.cardiology/msg/4f36f92fb735b092? "Will it not be excessive forcing? Can such excessive forcing lead to some problems to cels?"
My Annual Review	10 Feb 2007 10:12 GMT	22
Well am back from my first annual review and bloodtests - my GP is gobsmacked at total weightloss since diagnosis and so am I !! Have now lost a total of: 24 kg or 52.9lbs or 3.77 stone !! Gotta phone for results of bloods when gp is in again (shes on holiday next
Curing metabolic syndrome and possibly even type-2 diabetes.	10 Feb 2007 08:57 GMT	2
convicted neighbor Kumar wrote: > http://groups.google.com/group/sci.med.cardiology/msg/3f58785ff11c3fe8? "At the beginning of the study, NR had higher fasting plasma glucose
Hunger in the type-2 diabetic.	10 Feb 2007 08:12 GMT	1
convicted neighbor Kumar wrote: > http://groups.google.com/group/sci.med.cardiology/msg/6d728ff9844134d2? "Why such overeating can't be right eating of one nutrient but overeating of others?"
Nurse-led Diabetes Care Cuts Complications, Costs	09 Feb 2007 23:34 GMT	16
http://diabetes.org/diabetesnewsarticle.jsp?storyId=14367276&filename=20070206/r euters20070206health00000004reutershealthewEDIT.xml or http://tinyurl.com/23xus9 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Putting a nurse in charge of care for