Hi Susan
As a first step to investigating low lactose yoghurt I looked up the
Easiyo site. It gives some relevant information for example it doesn't
use a GM strain of bacteria. Seems they use lecithin as a thickener.

http://www.diabetesmine.com/2009/07/fda-cracking-down-on-accuracy-of-glucose-mon
itors.html
The New York Times reports today that the rise in the use of home
glucose monitors, also in hospitals, is pushing the Food and Drug
Administration toward a possible crack-down on accuracy ...

x-no-archive:
New Link between Elevated Insulin and Breast Cancer Risk
Elevated insulin levels in the blood appear to raise the risk of breast
cancer in postmenopausal women, according to researchers......

Finally, a chocolate that is healthy!  Our chocolate is made of raw
cane juice, and is cold pressed, not cooked.  Most of our products are
diabetic friendly.
Many of us do not receive the recommended daily fruits and

currently I am working on a comprehensive Excel sheet for evaluating
blood glucose records.
Now I have a question.
In a graph, I show a "standard day", i.e. the average values of BG for

I just saw an incredibly beautiful doc on BBC1.The title is : "10 things you
need to know about loosing weight" it can still be seen on their webpage but
unfortunately it is shown only if you live in the UK ...  :( Which can be
simulated or a friendly lurker could puy it on ...

I called my endo to find out if I could start to take iron,  He advised
against it until I at least had the work up on the anemia.  He did tell
me that certain meds like actos and metformin can cause anemia.  If I
dont have a medical reason for the anemia, he is going to change my

I just got back from the endocrinologist.  He told me I am a little
anemic so he wants me to test my testosterone level.  I told him if I
grow hair on my chest, I am not taking the meds.
My a1c us 6.2 which didnt make me happy.  I was 5.7 three months ago.

This all started yesterday.  I actually felt okay other than super sleepy
and I did pretty much sleep all day.  Then dinner rolled around.  We had
plenty of leftovers.  I had some of the faux Pierogies, Carne Deshebrada and
some raw baby carrots.

Is there a BG meter that would give an A1C reading as well?

This Teaching says,
   "I want to become a Saint. I know I fall
    short of many blessings, but please guide
    my efforts, direct my will, and never let me

This is what my Dr. wants me to do now.  70 units at bed time and 40 more in
the morning.  Oh joy!
Does anyone else do this?  Does it help?

"Parenchymal and reticuloendothelial iron overload"
"Diabetes and progressive neurodegeneration with extrapyramidal
disorders, ataxia, and dementia."
"Aceruloplasminaemia could be underdiagnosed"

Moderate Wine, Little Meat, Many Vegetables May Be Key
Mediterranean Diet Items Linked to Longer Life
Marlene Busko
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/705012

I havent felt right all day and yet my numbers were 101, 91 and less
than two hours after lunch 91.  all well and good, but because I wasnt
feeling well, I  snuck in a nap, which is not my favorite thing to do.
I woke an hour later with shakes and that is when I tested 91 which is