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On Mon May 27 23:55:09 2002 CB () said:
There is no such thing as "oral insulin." I suspect the poster meant oral meds! Royal jelly is fed to bee larvae to produce a queen bee, It is supposed to boost energy levels in humans.

On Mon May 27 23:33:21 2002 () said:
What the hell is oral insulin?

On Mon May 27 23:32:32 2002 () said:
What the hell is royal jelly? Something you put on toast?

On Mon May 27 22:14:03 2002 CB () said:
Royal jelly shouldn't be a problem, but have her cunsult her pharmacist just to play it safe.

On Mon May 27 21:29:20 2002 Jongsoon White (jongsoon.white@att.net) said:
My mother in Korea has diabetes (takes oral insulin) and has been feeling tired. I would like to send her royal jelly in pill form. Are there any contraindications? Thanks!

On Mon May 27 15:32:07 2002 () said:
It's ashame some people don't take this site seriously

On Mon May 27 15:31:10 2002 mandy () said:
WELL SAID CB!!!!!

On Mon May 27 14:00:26 2002 CB () said:
"To CB" Excellent, encouraging post! I do beleieve in eating lots of fruit. After the gym, I have Metrx with whole blueberries and boysenberry juice. I take this with insulin coverage to restore glycogen and get suuficient protein to repair muscle after lifting. This is, of course, for a specific purpose. Thank you!

On Mon May 27 13:39:32 2002 To CB (pick peoples brains; that is one way to learn) said:
CB: Yes that is a way to learn. You are possibly an auditory learner as opposed to a visual or tactile learner. Food is an interesting topic and the combination of diabetic diet and nutrition is intriguing. On another level the concepts of other countries diets and food customs is fascinating. Whole countries that have adapted to eating the foods which are available to them and countries that adapt to little or no food. Groups of people worldwide who eat only specific food groups and eliminate others. Fruitarians are a marvelous group of reading and study material. They consume only fruit and they LOOK great for a very long time, almost eliminates ageing. Every once in a while an interesting article will pop up about people in a certain region who many will live into their 100s. Scientist examine their diet and environment and look for key factors. It is a quest. There are no concrete answers. If a person is malnurished they can usually tell them they are but the "diet" as a whole is blamed. If a persons metabolism shows through blood work that they are lacking something they are supplemented usually with diet or additives. It is a giant quest with some knowns and more unknowns. You will never put the puzzle together. One will say do while the other will say don't depending on their knowledge and perspective. Just use the fruitarian example. Almost all diet educators would tell you that a diet of just fruit is a definate NO. Most medical professionals would say the same. Some will have no knowledge of it whatsoever or maybe dealt with it briefly at university or medical school. If you were a diabetic who wanted to ba a fruitarian you would be HOOPED as far as getting help that was relevant. Maybe in other countries where it was more common but I would guess HOOPED. You would be a ble to if you used the computer for communication and were very resourceful find people who are diabetic and fruitarians but it would take a lot of effort although they do exist.Sometimes I feel this is what you struggle with and why your comments are taken as ATTACKS. You are looking for a specific area of answers to your very specific questions and are trying to share them with people who have different interests on the whole. Some people here find them interesting as I know I do. Others find them threatening, controversial, intimidating, obscure and on and on and on. Thats life. Keep up the quest. Live and learn.

On Mon May 27 11:55:17 2002 () said:
and on, and on, and on some more...

On Mon May 27 04:45:59 2002 () said:
and om and on.....

On Mon May 27 00:46:57 2002 CB () said:
"Ridicle"? I like to pick peoples brains; that is one way to learn. I have bodyfat goals, weight goals, Aig goals. lifting goals, etc. That REQUIRES asking questions. If vitamin reduction causes an increase in colds, I will ask why taking sufficient to beef up the immune system is ill-advised. (Which it probably would not be.) Just an example. If I am given a new diet which results in muscle wasting, I will also ask. Again, to ask is not to attack. On the other hand, if said CDE can't figure my nutritional needs for goals and lifestyle, then it is time to look for another. Am I attacking in saying this? No. What is the point of remaining under the care of a professional who isn't doing the job. I am atypical, therefore the course of treatment has to affect that!

On Mon May 27 00:38:19 2002 () said:
Jim, you're sicko

On Mon May 27 00:32:42 2002 You decide () said:
Go to altsex.com , scroll down to number 18 web page entry and you will see a listing for Diabetic Education and Research Center, ALtsex.com is a fetish and sexual bondage site..you will read posts starting on Mar 6th, 2002 16:40:53 Back Chats that are written by one of this sites long time members , on spanking, baby talk and diaper play...this member has cut and pasted his posts onto this sex site...so others that enjoy adult play of this type can read them...he also signs his name...no AP for him....Take a look..!

On Sun May 26 23:56:59 2002 () said:
where is a good place to buy cat poison

On Sun May 26 20:03:16 2002 () said:
URINE.com, people in India use it all the time CB, what are you a raciest bigot weighlifter Nazi ?

On Sun May 26 19:59:28 2002 () said:
C.B. the word EDUCATOR does not mean someone you attack and ridicle because they are medical professionals. Which, is ALWAYS your path..

On Sun May 26 17:26:32 2002 CB () said:
Cow urine? When will this sickness end? I guess I should take it seriously and call the posters ignoramuses. BTW, since asking questions of the CDE is a mortal sin to some. I must ask, what does the word EDUCATOR mean?

On Sun May 26 12:20:50 2002 () said:
herd of cows, sorry Amy

On Sun May 26 10:17:17 2002 () said:
Amy Dr. Young has a heard of cows, and buys used oil from the truck stop. Very spendy.

On Sun May 26 10:14:12 2002 () said:
Amy, do you like to pet cats ?

On Sun May 26 10:13:25 2002 () said:
Good idea Jellyfish ! Cow urine is also used for sex change operations in body builders.

On Sun May 26 02:20:46 2002 Jellyfish () said:
I tried cow urine once, I saw a cow pissing and ran up to it, put my head in the hot stream, drank some down,now I don't need to check my blood sugars anymore, or take shots. Also works great for shampoo. Everyone here should try it out. Good for body building.

On Sat May 25 23:33:56 2002 amy () said:
Cow urine?? You think that will do the trick? Maybe you should try it first and let the rest of us know how it works. OK

On Sat May 25 23:27:23 2002 amy () said:
I heard about the colostrum from the health food store, and was curious about it. Does anyone use healing oils from Dr. Young? They are very spendy, but I think they work. I could hardly walk on my left foot and started putting the oils on and it got better. I haven't had any problems with it for along time. But still have nerve damage in my toes.

On Sat May 25 23:25:53 2002 () said:
Rabbi Bernstein we need you

On Sat May 25 23:21:48 2002 () said:
Amy, I always heard Cow Urine id best for diabetics....is being sold as Gift of the Cow in some health food stores...why don't you try some and let us know...and always as C,B, says over and over...question everthing your DE and Doc tell you...make sure they know you think them nothing but a tool of the food group people keeping us all sick and fat ...Thanks C,B. !

On Sat May 25 23:20:02 2002 amy () said:
It's so easy to read about something and think maybe this will help, this is what I need,and get all excited about it. I live in a small town and there isn't very many doctors or dietains here, so you learn real fast that you have to depend on yourself to figure out things. I don't have special doctors and it takes alot of money to go see one. That's why chat's are important so you can try to get all the information you can. I like to hear what other people do and what they do about there health problems. Keep the good comments coming, it's the only way to learn.

On Sat May 25 21:59:26 2002 CB () said:
About colostrum, a red flag should go up when anyone says this IS the one supplement you need. That was on the site you mentioned. Not so! The human body needs a wide range of vitamins, minerals, proteins and....yes carbohydrates to stay alive. Even fats are important! At the same time, experimenting with a supplement can be benficial, as long as careful monitoring is done. I can't say that your CDE has looked into colostrum's benefits, but ask him/her. For you, it may be beneficial. The key is, questionm question, question,

On Sat May 25 20:56:44 2002 amy () said:
Has anyone ever tried colostrum? It sounds like it can help with a lot of problems, but i wonder if it would help anyone with diabetes? I read about at info@icnr.org anybody knows post it.

On Sat May 25 18:18:05 2002 () said:
faith is my hottie

On Sat May 25 01:59:49 2002 () said:
i want faith

On Fri May 24 23:01:02 2002 CB () said:
To "In Reply to CB", I concur completely. Thank you for mentioning the two missing parts of the triad, activity, and a contented mind. Thank you!

On Fri May 24 22:19:10 2002 () said:
i luv faith

On Fri May 24 19:44:26 2002 In Reply To CB (BTW, is it maniacal to question dietary approaches that do not keep people lean? ) said:
Keeping yourself lean and healthy is a holistic approach of proper diet, physical activity and a content mind. They are all important to the daily longterm health of people diabetic or not.A person could eat the very best food on the planet and without activity the food would not be utilized properly by the metabolism.The best advice to keep lean is get moving, keep active, enjoy life and be aware of what you eat.

On Fri May 24 18:50:09 2002 CB () said:
Jim: Yeah, lets hear it for steak! Top sirloin nicely broiled ar grilled with onions! Hungry just thinking about it. Add a salad of dark greens and baked potato---ready to go! Have a good Memorial Day.

On Fri May 24 18:45:29 2002 CB () said:
11:43:25 Thank you so much for your denial of the obvious! Whast better way to respond to a question than by vitriolic ad-hominums! Clearly, attacking is easy if you can't respond to the question raised intelligently. BTW, is it maniacal to question dietary approaches that do not keep people lean? Is it egotistical to get people to think, to ask questions of their care team, that they might learn, and stay alive longer? Am I a "doofis" SIC because I posted a rant? I can use the recommendation of Glucerna, a worthless mix of chemicals, for a meal replacement. Is the recommendation legit or is it based on money given by its producers to both ADAs? I could easily get the breakdown and post a long criticism of it, point by point. For the record, there are many superior meal replacements, that a diabetic can use safely. It is all a matter of knowledge and being informed. In conclusion, I will stand by my assertion that the food pyramid is a cause of obesity. I will stand by my assertion that the government is not to be trusted in this area! Both the food pyramid and the RDA figures need to be revised. People vary too much for them to be of any practical use. I don't expect a thought-through response here. Finally, the only people who are "sick" of my posts are those who cannot or will not THINK!

On Fri May 24 16:22:52 2002 Jim () said:
CB- Unfortunately, there is no cure for peripheral neuropathy. Neurontin only deals with the pain etc. Faith- I'm more of a steak eater myself, and I hear Texas makes them really good. Everyone have a safe holiday weekend. Jim

On Fri May 24 16:03:11 2002 Faith () said:
Jim, thanks for the info and the link. The reason I asked, is I take Zoloft and wondered if it might have the same effect as the one that was mentioned. I have 'some' problems with my feet, mainly in the toes, but have noticed lately they don't seem to bother me much. Maybe it is the Zoloft. Who knows. Look forward to seeing you and your family, BUT, you will not take us to dinner, we will treat you! What kind of food would you be interested in? Mexican?? We have the best in Texas!!

On Fri May 24 15:43:12 2002 CB () said:
Jim: Does Neurontin CORRECT neuropathy or does it simply relieve the symptoms?

On Fri May 24 15:41:44 2002 () said:
Who farted????

On Fri May 24 11:43:25 2002 () said:
CB = Close Blowhole............MOST OF US ARE SICK OF YOUR EGO-MANIACAL RANTING..............WHAT A DOOFIS!!!!!!!!!!!!............

On Fri May 24 10:52:37 2002 Jim (For some reason, this didn't post earlier.) said:
Faith- I will let you know when we come down there. Would like to buy you and your husband dinner. As far as the anti-depressant question, I'm not sure why it works with neuropathy, but I did read that there are 2 or 3 types of anti-depressants that have this effect. Neurontin is an anti-seizure drug that was made to avert siezures in epileptics. They found out about its effect on neuropathy by accident, or so I've read. Jim

On Fri May 24 10:49:45 2002 Jim () said:
Here is a site that discusses neuropathy, and why certain drugs work with it. Other items here as well that are interesting. Jim http://www.ovarian-news.com/neuropathy.html

On Fri May 24 10:14:41 2002 Mary () said:
Faith, I think it helps you get a good nights sleep and when you are busy during the day you don't think about the pain. I started taking Amitriptyline about 1 1/2 months ago and it has helped some. I can at least sleep at night now. Before I would finally get to sleep and something would wake me up and it would take a long time to get back to sleep. My problem is a feeling of being stuck with a needle and stinging feeling.

On Fri May 24 10:07:22 2002 Faith () said:
Question - How can a "very mild anti depressent" help with neuropathy? Jim, make sure you let us know if and when you come down to see your daughter!

On Fri May 24 08:07:35 2002 Jim () said:
Good morning everyone. J- Neurontin is usually well tolerated, but can make you a bit drowsy. Taking mine at night helps me sleep. Faith- Less than a month and my daughter is getting married and moving down to your city. Time sure does fly huh? Jim

On Fri May 24 03:52:09 2002 CB () said:
Another rant, and I'll get it from the AP's for this one! Funny the gov is coincerned about "obesity" when it tells people to shove in the carbs and keep protein to a minimum. The .8 gm/kg bodyweight leads to muscle loss and a slew of other problems if you are physically active at all. Don't believe me? Check out a sports doctor where you are. RE fat intake, some professionals advocate 20-30 percent of calories from fat to keep the bodyweight at proer levels. Are you healthy if you are within BMI parameters with 30% bodyfat, because your diet lacks sufficient nutrients to keep you lean? No, you are not! I am not attacking, just questioning the validity of an approach that is problematical. Fats do play an important role in hormone production, preventing dry skin and nerve function. The 2-5 percent fat levels of competition bodybuilders is too low to maintain all the time. Now to carbs; carbs are the primary energy source and the amino acids that make up protein repair muscle, heal cuts, keep the heart strong, etc. It seems an average non-lifter should keep protein around 75-100gm/day. If incomplete veggie proteins are included in the count, pop amino acid tabs to get all the necessary amino acids. I have posted all this before; suffice it to say, get the gov OUT of our shopping carts! On the positive side, I have discovered a meal replacement powder called "FUELPLEX" by twinlab. 5gm fat, 25gm carbs, 3 gm sugar, 45 gm protein, and vitamins/minerals. It is sweetented with sucralose. Good sub for a meal unlessw kidney problems are present. In that case. check with the doctor before use. It just lacks fiber, so have a spinach salad later! heh heh. Again, the food pyramid must be implicated in this obesity thing. In sports nutrition that is known. I can't help but wonder if the RD's could learn something here, do you think they could?

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