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On Fri Dec 13 19:11:28 2002 () said:
Wendy are you trying to scare people ?
Or sell Insulin from that UK site.?
On Fri Dec 13 18:56:41 2002 Wendy (regaincontrol@wi.rr.com) said:
Uncontrollable Sugar Levels * Hypoglycemic Unawareness My husband might be
dead if it were not for these people. He now imports animal insulin from the UK.
Wendy Do the following symptoms remind you of what happens to you when using
human-based insulin? • Do you have low blood sugar insulin reactions occurring
suddenly with little or no advanced warning. • Are you unable to feel reactions
coming on, until your blood glucose level falls into the 30's. • Do you have a
fear of dying in your sleep because your blood glucose level could fall to a
fatally low level when you're asleep. • Have you had to use more insulin in
order to keep your blood glucose levels normalized as compared to the dosage you
used on animal-based insulin? • Have there been violent mood swings that didn't
seem to be there before the switch to human-based insulin? • Has your doctor
told you, you are the only one experiencing any problems with Genetically
Engineered Insulin? Just to deal with the problem because animal based insulins
are no longer being produced? If you can answer yes to any of these questions,
you might want to contact the following websites to obtain information on how to
order beef/pork insulins that are still available from the UK. The Compassionate
Use Project http://www.compassionateuse.com/ Diabetics International Foundation
http://members.tripod.com/diabetics_world/ FOX13 INVESTIGATES:"THE INSULIN
CRISIS" http://www.wtvt.com/investreptr/insulin-crisis.html
On Fri Dec 13 01:51:44 2002 () said:
skank
On Fri Dec 13 01:00:46 2002 () said:
NUKE UM AND TAKE THE OIL !
On Thu Dec 12 14:04:58 2002 () said:
Another tip: ask your doctor or
pharmacist about taking your medications with JUICE. I was told not to take some
meds with grapefruit juice; the acidity can affect the medications. Some drugs,
such as Glucophage (metaformin) can be taken with milk or food. Others cannot or
should not. Always ask first. If your doctor is too busy to talk, ask your
pharmacist. They are very knowledgeable about prescription drugs and can provide
some excellent advice.
On Wed Dec 11 13:35:38 2002 () said:
shut up faith
On Wed Dec 11 12:31:11 2002 Faith () said:
Helloooo! Anybody home?
On Mon Dec 9 18:31:38 2002 Squats () said:
To ? below, good points! If I
may, I should like to add caution re vitamins and herbs. Some of those can be
dangerous in their interactions with meds! It cannot be repeated enough to check
with the pharmacist/doc on these possibilities. This INCLUDES food supplementes.
One made from milk can interfere with some antibiotics. BTW, since flu season is
here, ask questions about the shots. They are not necessarily safe!
On Mon Dec 9 14:20:32 2002 () said:
If you take multiple medications, be
sure your doctor is aware of every prescription AND non-prescription drug you
take, including dosage, number of times a day taken, when & how taken (for
example: morning with food; evening before dinner, morning before eating, etc.).
Also, talk to your pharmacist about each prescription and read the information
provided. Sometimes medications must be taken on an empty stomach to work;
sometimes they must be taken with food or milk. It's important to take meds
exactly as prescribed or they may lose some effectiveness. You can also read up
on most prescription drugs on www.webmd.com. Talk with your pharmacist about
potential drug interactions which may include making some drugs, such as drugs
to help control diabetes, less effective. Ask questions, learn as much as you
can, BEFORE you put any medication, prescroption or non-prescription, in your
mouth.
On Sun Dec 8 18:51:16 2002 Squats () said:
Too much bodyfat around the
middle can cause problems with insulin absorption and therefore Glucose
control.
On Sun Dec 8 15:36:24 2002 Crystal () said:
learning to take shots is no fun
but it really isn't that hard. My blood sugars usually run any where from 39 to
300. It's been like that since I started with diabetes. It seems for two weeks
they will be really good, or as good as they can get, and the next two weeks
they run really high, it's something that I have gotten use to. I just take more
insulin when they run high. I guess some people just have a harder time
controling there Bs. And I think women have a harder time.
On Sat Dec 7 19:03:11 2002 jean (jboling@virtual1.net1) said:
lrsdavis -
just read your post and it is amazingly just like me. Last two months bs has
shot up and sometimes is in the 290 - 3l0 range. The more careful I am, the more
it seems to go up. Right now I am on glucotrol only (they have tried me on
glucophage, etc. and I can't take them. I have been on celexa for depression and
my doctor changed me to Lexapro and that seems to me to be what caused this. He
changed the dosage when I called him about it to only half a pill so I don't
know if I will be able to handle depression with this small amount. Also my gyn
is taking me off hormones. I have a lot to handle right now.
On Sat Dec 7 18:35:43 2002 jean (jboling@virtual1.net) said:
Still having
trouble controlling sugar level. Almost passed out in the doctor's office last
week. I'm going to an indicronoli- gist (spelling?) to see about going on
insulin. Is it hard learning to do this (shots) and how do you know when you
need one?
On Sat Dec 7 04:56:12 2002 Linda (lrsdavis@pacbell.net) said:
Many thanks
for your suggestion, Squats! I'm having a blood test done next week for liver
function and HgA1c tests, etc., so I'll have my doctor run the test you've
mentioned. Thank you so much for this idea! Sincerely, Linda
On Sat Dec 7 02:23:32 2002 Squats () said:
Linda: Have your doc run a test
to find out how much insulin you are still producing. It may be you need to go
on insulin. I wouldn't wish that on anybody, but depending on the test results,
that may be the case. Your discipline is admirable.
On Fri Dec 6 18:23:59 2002 Linda (lrsdavis@pacbell.net) said:
I could REALLY
use your help, and I don't know where else to turn! My doctors are baffled, and
they no longer know what meds to prescribe. I could really use some feedback
from other type 2 diabetics here about what has been working for you. My fasting
blood sugar readings every morning have been in the high 270's to low 300's for
two months now! There's a very serious family history of blindness, heart
attacks, and amputations due to diabetic complications, so, in my 50's, I really
need to find some way to keep my blood sugars down NOW! My liver function tests
are abnormal right now, so I can't continue with Actos or similar meds.
Glipizide (Gluctrol) hasn't helped much, except that I've gained more weight
(I'm already obese!) while on this medication. My blood sugar levels are still
elevated, even when taking this medication twice a day. Glucophage (Metformin)
hasn't decreased my blood glucose levels, either. It just gives me terrible
digestive problems, and possibly affects my liver in a negative way. I've been
diligently following a modified Sugar Busters diet since January of this year. I
don't eat the daily 2-3 servings of fruit or the 2-3 servings of permitted
carbohydrates on this plan, but I do eat lean protein and some low glycemic
vegetables. I exercise, take vitamins and mineral supplements, and generally
take really good care of myself. I just don't know what to do about these
persistently elevated blood glucose levels! If anyone can offer any help,
I would really appreciate it! Sincerely, Linda lrsdavis@pacbell.net
On Fri Dec 6 16:02:14 2002 nayze (danielzmagicangl@aol.com) said:
diabetes
rox! dude
On Fri Dec 6 15:55:13 2002 () said:
winona ryder,my sweetlips hunnybaby got
probation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! woo hoo!!!!!!!!!!!
On Fri Dec 6 14:58:33 2002 Squats () said:
Granny: I count grams. Just
curious...would each of Pete's meals be 45 gms carbs and 42 gms protein. I have
seen different serving sizes over the years. A standard "serving" of meat is 3
ounces, 21 gms protein. One serving of carbs is 15 gm. Knowing something about
the physical demands of farming, Pete has it right. Try searching for
information on cortisol, a compound that can raise blood sugar in times of
physical stress. There are NATURAL food substances that can slow down its
effects, thereby preventing unexplained highs. Another thing to check out is
glutamine. Because of attacks, I can say no more than that. Hope this helps.
On Fri Dec 6 11:16:06 2002 . (.) said:
Grannypj - - have you met Marc
Bernstein??? My goodness but your families sound frightfully alike!
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