I suspect that I have double diabetes of LADA and type II.  Can you
please tell me any info you have about what tests would show whether I
have LADA or not.  I have an appointment with an endocrinologist on
the 18th, and I would like to discuss this with him then, and it would

   I am going to post this on three Diabetic pages, not because l want
different views, but hopefully to get one answer!! I have an ulcer in my
right foot, and for years they have suspected me of being diabetic, (the
foot is nueropathic). Anyway 2 weeks ago, they did a random test, ...

Sorry for breaking the thread--Thunderbird hiccupped
and lost Alan's post.
I noted that eight sellers of drugs and two sellers of
meters each give a million dollars per year, while

Your A1C is over 10.

   I am going to post this on three Diabetic pages, not because l want
   different views, but hopefully to get one answer!!
I have an ulcer in my right foot, and for years they have suspected me of
being diabetic, (the foot has neuropathy).

  Have been taking Metformin Extended release 2000 mg/day
for more than an year. The diarhhea I used to have got in control
about a month after starting Metfomin, but I still have a lot of
gas even after a year, so much that it's affecting my daily life.

   I am going to post this on three Diabetic pages, not because l want
different views, but hopefully to get one answer!! I have an ulcer in my
right foot, and for years they have suspected me of being diabetic, (the
foot is nueropathic). Anyway 2 weeks ago, they did a random test, ...

Are you doing okay with your leukemia?  Just thinking of you, and wanted to
know.
Wyoming senator just died with it, and it made me worry about you.
Hugs

I thought it was time we once again applauded these fine
corporate citizens for supporting the ADA in the continuing
struggle to overcome diabetes.
Thier money is always welcome. Of course it comes with

"Question:
I use my computer to get a lot of diabetes information because it's so
easy. Is the information about diabetes on the Internet reliable?"
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Hi Guy,
I did not want to impose on the thread about Reisa so just put this out here
for you.
You said Metformin did you wrong.

I am going to see an endocrinologist on the 18th.  I am interested in
taking either Byetta or Symlin because they both appear to cause
weight loss, and I really want the help losing weight.  Good BS
control is always important too, but I already get that with Metformin

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I've recently had to add insulin to my meds and have a few questions
about sharps containers. Since I rarely change lancets, I'm still using
the same liquid fabric softener bottle I started with over 10 years
ago.

Everyone, thank you for the welcome and the advice. I've almost finished
my first day on my new ... strategy. I'll say strategy... not diet. I
know it will take a while to shrink my stomach, and to deal with the
stuff I need to have as a rare treat.... But I really want a big ...