My general menu philosophy is to keep up a stock of veg, so that I've
always got enough veg to make the veg part of the meal.
Typical veg are onions, leeks, cabbage, kale, turnip, runner beans,
tomatoes, peppers, brussel sprouts, greens.

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I have had Type II for 10 years and just recently developed the
dreaded numb foot syndrome.  It is most common at night or when on the
couch with my feet up.  Here is what helps me - but no cure so far:
very hot water

Well as above really. What do you lot use and how would you rate it?
I have a couple of Abbot ones at the moment.
Freestyle Mini - Nice and small, uses CR2032 batteries off the manufacturer,
got a free data cable after I registered the meter, though only serial, to

http://diabetes.org/diabetesnewsarticle.jsp?storyId=14312387&filename=20070129/c
omtex20070129up00001632bcusretinopathyEDIT.xml
or
http://tinyurl.com/yqoy2q

Wired has a series of three excellent articles on carding which is the
gathering and sale of personal information.  A guy worked for the FBI
while in the carding business.  He never was prosecuted.  A good read.
These articles should remind everybody to watch their banking, credit

to the fact that i ,
am still doing very well ,
thank you

I have read several posts about Bruces commentments about people
asking for money.  I can understand his feeling here.  Its hard not
to, there are so many cons going on trying to take advantage of
folks.  There was something on the news not to long ago about some

I recently received 'Precision Xtra' meter from the VA, along with ten
test strips. I've been comparing with my 'Ascensia Contour' which I've
grown to know and trust over the last few months. I've done several
comparison tests - test from one meter then test from the other meter,

G'day G'day Folks,
 Polyphenols are flavour of the month when it comes to choosing foods
and drinks that promote health.  This article mentions their
antioxidant qualities but this is only part of the story.  Polyphenols

Check out  DTAP HEPB IPV (PEDIARIX)  side effects here: http://
patientville.com/vaccine/dtap_hep_side_effects.htm.
Hope this helps,
Joe

http://diabetes.org/diabetesnewsarticle.jsp?
storyId=14297402&filename=20070126/
comtex20070126up00003428bcusdiabetesgeneEDIT.xml
or

http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/ng.asp?n=73727-fat-omega-obesity
"29/01/2007  - Higher intake of fats is associated with lower body
weight, says new research from Sweden that offers an alternative side to

http://diabetes.org/diabetesnewsarticle.jsp?storyId=14313056&filename=20070131/k
nightridder20070131krtbn00000725ND0131DiabetesepidemicgrowinginNYCEDIT.xml
or
http://tinyurl.com/yp2amk

Mmm ... the groups advice would be most welcome (before I visit my
GP).
I am 37 years old, male with type II diabetes.  Tablet controlled -
with average readings of between 5.0 and 6.0 mmol.  Have been getting