Diabetes Management

Lispro??
Just received my script from G.P. attched note reads " LISPRO has replaced HUMALOG as it is more cost effective""It is the same as Humalog" Is this right? not bothered about cost effectiveness as long as Lispro does the same as Humalog?? Any advice or knowledge would be gratefully received TIA -- David ... 18 Feb 2007 08:47

Glucotoxicity definition reconsidered
Hi Alan: In response to your reply in the glucotoxicity thread, I will make some comments below. (FR)It would seem that there is no definition of of glucotoxicity outside of the scientific jargon unless someone takes excerpts from the this type of definition. For example, glucotoxicity is the "worsening of ... 17 Feb 2007 17:30

Adjusting insulin dosage on your own
How common is it for a patient to adjust their own insulin dosage? More frequently than we would like, our 94-year old mother experienced low blood sugar after going to bed at night or during one of her two daily naps. About 5 weeks ago my brother changed Mom's 30 units of "insulin N" (NPH) taken in the mornin... 12 Mar 2007 03:28

What Does our Diet Look Like?
Hi All A little while ago I was made aware of Regina Wilshire's blog, "Weight of the Evidence". Up front I'll mention that she is a controlled-carb supporter for the population in general, not just diabetics. However, those among you interested in analysing diet and nutrition may find her post today "What Doe... 20 Feb 2007 12:46

Brainwashed type-2 diabetics and others.
Trolls -- Insecure half-wits who cross-post ridiculous messages meant to agitate and annoy as many people as possible. This seems to be the ONLY way they can attract any attention. ... 13 Mar 2007 20:19

Januvia ( 100MG )
Hello Everyone, I would like to know if anyone is taking this medication ( JANUVIA ) ? my doctor has given me this perscription to start taking. I'm hope someone can tell me , since they started taking this medication,how they are doing. Thanks For your help, EJP (Ermma ) MAY THIS DAY BRING MANY BLESSINGS TO ... 17 Feb 2007 10:12

How opting optimal Eating wrong?
"Purpose Insulin therapy has been shown to benefit the prognosis in patients with type 2 diabetes, but its initiation and intensification is often delayed through concerns about hypoglycemia and weight gain. In addition, weight gain is linked to the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes and contributes to the overa... 24 Feb 2007 19:22

Diabetes and Glycogen?
"Disorders of glycogen metabolism The most common disease in which glycogen metabolism becomes abnormal is diabetes, in which, because of abnormal amounts of insulin, liver glycogen can be abnormally accumulated or depleted. Restoration of normal glucose metabolism usually normalizes glycogen metabolism as well. ... 11 Apr 2007 13:52

Kidney damage in the type-2 diabetic.
convicted neighbor Kumar wrote: http://groups.google.com/group/sci.med.cardiology/msg/7d225ad9a0f67c0f? "MetS or frank diabetes (causes kidney damage)?" For the type-2 diabetic, both are present together and the combination is especially deleterious for the kidneys. Andrew <>< -- Andrew B. Chung, MD/Ph... 18 Mar 2007 03:41

The purpose of exogeneous insulin in the type-2 diabetic.
convicted neighbor Kumar wrote: http://groups.google.com/group/sci.med.cardiology/msg/f5ecc088c8101095? "You know added insulin is provided to IR patients also. What is its purpose?" To lower an abnormally high fasting blood glucose concentration, which over time will also cause harm on top of the harm co... 26 Feb 2007 11:49