My understanding is that while the initial T2 'problem' is primarily
insulin resistance, that is not the primary focus of Metformin, while
it is the primary focus of Actos. Insulin resistance is presently my
primary issue as confirmed by a clamp. That is typical of most early

From Paris Hiltons' lawyer after her first night in the slammer:
"She's using this time to reflect on her life, to see what she can do to
make the world better"

I thought it may be time for an on-topic youtube:-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrXUVSxeZYQ
Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
d&e, metformin 1500mg, ezetrol 10mg

Here is an awesome rendition of a fugue in E Minor for you hard core
music lovers out there.... Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idhHq1mn1XA
Will, T2

I've noticed lately that whenever a reading is high (over 140) it's after a
meal that included a tsp or so of cinnamon.  I thought cinnamon was
supposed to *lower* your sugar, not raise it.  Has anybody else had this
reaction?  

Ok , Ok, .... I tried, I held back, I really hesitated...
Nevertheless, there are some things I cannot keep back, when the fires
of enthusiasm for art and music are kindled.
Here is an absolutely fabulous rendition from the "Moldau" of Smetana,

I propose "alt.support.diabetes_and_humor", and I'll tell you why in a
minute  
Since I found this group not very long ago, I've already become addicted
to it even though I don't have nearly enough time to read the posted

Can't remember the name of this website.
Saw it a couple of years ago.  Showed
URIs in a two dimensional layout where
the positioning said something about the links.

Defining type 2.
http://www.diabetes.org/type-2-diabetes.jsp  :
"Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes,
either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the

If the UFO people landed here they would not believe our situation
of medical advertising.
Part of it may be the old game of reducing or controlling
critics of the industry.

My family and I go to camp every summer and this will
be my first time travelling with diabetes.  I'm not sure
how to keep my testing strips cool, the cabins get pretty
hot during the day.  Any suggestions?

I found a web site about new (not alternative) cancer treatments with
very strange claims. They ask money for the information. I need good
information, bit I'm reluctant to waste good money. The address:
www.holisticcancersolutions.com

Here's another bit of entertainment oriented OT.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19413285
1967, 15 questions to read, then listen to a very short snippet and finally
identify the artist. That's the challenge.

I suspected that cinnamon was raising my blood sugar, because a couple of
times that seemed to be the only difference between a meal that spiked me
and one that didn't.  I use a lot of cinnamon, in lots of dishes, so it
was important to me to know how it affects me.  

Did you know that Louie Armstrong's last words were, "Oh, yeah?"
Here is something some of you might truly enjoy....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TXDSlhSo-U
Query: In the end, how much does it matter who is right and who is