Diabetes

An inflammation fighting fat
G'day G'day Folks, Many posters are aware that SARS killed by over stimulating an inflammatory response. One relatively successful treatment was to give prednisone. Maybe the same will be true of the Asian bird flu if it manages to cross the bridge to use human to human transmission. Whatever, on a much... 30 Nov 2005 13:41

Beginner's test plan?
I "copied" these tips off another thread here: A general goal for diabetics is to never go above 140 mg/dL for any reason. Another goal is to keep your "2 hour after meal blood sugar" to no more than 30 points higher than your "before meal blood sugar". And from a linked site: test upon wakeup 2 hours after... 10 Nov 2005 03:35

Recently diagnosed, Question
Hi After finding out 3 months ago I am type 2. My doctor sent me to a dietician. After doing a few calculations using my weight and age. She put me on a 2200 calorie a day diet. She told me I should eat 90 g of carbs each meal. Does this sound right? I had been talking metformin and my BG lowered a lot, but m... 25 Oct 2005 22:16

Feet Hurting
Does anyone have problems with their feet hurting? My feet ache all the time. ... 24 Nov 2005 05:59

Humalog vs Novolog (google search)
Differences Between Humalog And Novolog Versus Regular Using injections, Humalog, Novolog, and Regular are primarily used to cover meals and snacks, and to lower high blood sugars. Most meals create a rise in the blood sugar for only a short period of time, normally 2 to 3 hours. Regular insulin, available since 19... 22 Oct 2005 19:48

Difference between Novolog and Humalog
Would someone tell me what the main differences are between Humalog and Novolog? One of my doctors prefers that I use Humalog, the other doctor favors Novolog. Since I am using Humalog, I am just curious. Thanks, Patti ... 22 Oct 2005 19:48

Nutritional Supplements and Diabetes
I have been reading that some nutritional supplements such as Bitter Melon, Chromium, Zinc, and so on are good for bringing down glucose numbers. I am thinking of trying Bitter Melon. Has any one else had success with supplements? I am open to suggestions and advice. Thank you. ... 14 Oct 2005 11:30

Side effects
Thank you so much for answering my questions in the previous thread "Newbie" I do have another question if you don't mind. Yesterday, while driving back from an event I attended (70 miles round trip) I noticed a "stiffening" just above my ankle and had to get out of the car for a while and walk it off. It fel... 23 Oct 2005 09:17

eating advice needed.
I am obligated to eating out with my wife's family tonight at Red Lobster. IS there anything on the menu that be safe for diabetics? I know it differs for each person, but any advice will be appreciated. -- -PSA271 ... 9 Oct 2005 12:23

newbie
Hi All. I was just diagnosed with Diabetes 2. They gave me an Accu-check to monitor my blood. Do those things work? Sometimes it reads 7.5 and then a day later it will read 13.6 then back to 8.8. What's going on? Is that machine a good one for accurately measuring sugar in the blood? Any help would be appreciate... 11 Oct 2005 13:22