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On Tue Mar 18 22:00:23 2003 Squats () said:
Peggy: My doc told me that
unstable blood shugars will make you feel it.
On Tue Mar 18 21:58:26 2003 Catabolic () said:
19:08: What is L-Glutamine?
Is it a protein powder?
On Tue Mar 18 15:50:42 2003 Peggy (pgreene@in-touch.net) said:
I've been a
Type I diabetic for 34 years. No complications, yet. I'm very thankful. Lately,
I've been so tired, no energy. The doctor has run all the normal tests and all
is OK. Well, it's not. Those A1c's are just an extimate of what sugars have been
running over a period of time. That isn't accurate. If I'm having a low of 32
and it rebounds over 400 and I quickly get it back down to 95 or so, it's going
to look good in the overall picture. But my body know better. My body feels like
mush. Non-diabetics don't realize what an insulin reaction does to a person.
When I have one, my whole day is shot because of the rebound. Some of my
problems is hormonal, I believe. I watch very closely, check at least 5 times
per day. I know how to adjust but stress plays a big part. I want to work but
it's getting hard to get through a day. When I come home I literally collapse.
It totally drains me. I've been thinking about asking my doctor for a couple of
weeks off to regroup, but I've never been one to let this disease control my
life. I'm getting to the point where I feel like it is no matter how hard I try.
I just wanted to talk to someelse who knows what I'm talking about.
On Tue Mar 18 11:32:13 2003 () said:
God bless our soldiers and keep them
safe. God bless America. We ask this in Jesus' name, Amen
On Tue Mar 18 09:42:10 2003 () said:
I have just started chemo treatment for
cancer...I am a type 2 now but was a type 1 in the past...am on several food and
vit supplements as well as the chemo using a infusion pump that I carry around
like a diabetes pump . Is anyone here also on chemo and how has it affected your
diabetes....what supplements ?? Docs warned me away from any powter or China
herb stuff as it can screw up the chemo effects ? Any comments...I also have a
organ transplant and take immunosupressents which they feel allowed the cancer
to get a hold of me......so...keep those immuno systems built up !
On Tue Mar 18 08:14:29 2003 () said:
Rose ,no matter what you're told on
here, if you take any medications at all see your doctor before taking any other
over the counter supplements or pills. Also be careful following advice that
suggests kidney killing protein powders. You will end up on dialisys......
On Tue Mar 18 01:22:03 2003 Squats () said:
Rose: About L-glutamine, I too
have read that it produces high glucose. I have not found that to be the case.
What it does do is slow breakdown of lean bodytissue for energy. Obviously, it
is best used as part of an exercise program.
On Mon Mar 17 19:29:26 2003 Rose (Musiekmedia@adelphia.net) said:
I have a
question regarding the use of L-Glutamine for someone with high glucose. I have
read that L-Glutamine helps balance blood sugar but it also produces high
glucose. My glucose is boarderline high - 105 and my doctor plans to test me for
Type 11 Diabetes. Will L-Glutamine help someone with high glucose - or create
more of a problem? Thank you in advance for your feedback, Rose
On Mon Mar 17 15:01:22 2003 Faith () said:
I love you Squats. Hold
me.......
On Mon Mar 17 14:33:27 2003 TFaith () said:
Hey, squats, I'm here! Was on
Spring Break w/the seminary last week. I'm now going to the gym almost every day
now. I went this morning before work. Will see how that goes, have to leave home
at 5 AM to get there, work out and shower and change and get to work by 8 AM.
Even went yesterday afternoon. I'm really feeling great and am seeing the inches
going away. BG's #'s are doing pretty good. Hope to see my next A1c down in the
next 2-3 months.
On Mon Mar 17 14:21:21 2003 Squats () said:
Billybob: You are right, I did
not mention failure to exercise! It isn't, however, quite that simple! Too many
carbs slow down the metabolism, thus encourage fat gain! Especially when
exercise is lacking. In the years I have posted here, I have encouraged people
to do what they can in the workout arena. What's with this "diet of death"
thing? Where's my wheatgrass juice? I'm getting a headache.
On Mon Mar 17 11:17:07 2003 Squats () said:
Hey Faith, where are ya,
babe?
On Mon Mar 17 10:09:02 2003 () said:
peta.com
On Mon Mar 17 10:04:16 2003 billybob () said:
Squats, I, for one, am sick
and tired of your Constitution waving, Doctor bashing, and food pyramid crapola!
The kids get fat from no exercise. We've seen what your diet of death is all
about!! Enough already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On Mon Mar 17 09:53:20 2003 Squats () said:
Malnourished kids? The FDA says
"carb-load em" and they get fat! Up through adolescence, lots of meat, fish.
eggs, and poultry are essential for building strong adults! The "fat pyramid" is
a major problem. For health's sake, ignore it!!!!!
On Mon Mar 17 09:06:48 2003 myself () said:
http://www.kdp.pp.se/chemical.html I beg all people to visit this website to
understand why the United States must go into Iraq. This is what drive me crazy
and raises my sugar.
On Mon Mar 17 07:18:27 2003 () said:
Sorry Squirts but YOU are the
detractor!!!! I suggest you learn what a word means before you use it.
On Sun Mar 16 23:20:34 2003 Squats () said:
Down to one cup, maybe 1.5 cups
coffee/day. Iced tea, soda are out too. Drinking green tea, rosemary tea, and
dandelion tea. Anyone else here doing this?
On Sun Mar 16 00:23:28 2003 Squats () said:
To the nameless detractor below.
I agree the RDA is a baseline. So why not tell Diabetics they need more B
vitamins, more antioxidants, more vitamin C, etc? You actually agreed with me by
using the word "baseline." As for the Gov't recommendations, the Constitution
does not authorize it. The following is NOT a recommendation of any product:
When a meal replacement must be used, consider the following: Check the gms of
sugar per serving Total carbs include sugar, fiber, and complex carbs. Look for
minimal sugars. If protein is high, say 40 gms, 1/2 serving may work. Protein
free sources fresh fruit can raise carbs to safe levels. Find out if the fat is
treated with heat. If so, it may be a health risk. There are Meal Replacement
Powders out now that use flaxseed powder, good choice. Maltodextrin is a cheap
source of complex carbs, I haven't found a drink that does not have it! A couple
of the powders do not use it. Protein that is solely casein or soy is cheap. A
variety of protein sources will work better. This is especially true with
diabetic diets so low in protein. Let's say a 1/2 serving of a Meal Replacement
Powder has 20 grams of protein. Sound high? Remember most breads have 2-4gm
incomplete protein/slice. So that 20 gms protein actully is equal to 2 oz meat
and two/three starches! But it is better protein. 'Nuff for mow!
On Sat Mar 15 20:12:26 2003 tess (tess@moonshinehollow.com) said:
i am new
to this. i have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
On Sat Mar 15 19:06:33 2003 () said:
CORRECTION: That should have been a
multiplier of 22 times not a multiplier of 5 times.
On Sat Mar 15 19:04:31 2003 () said:
TO SAM: When I was in high school in
Kansas City there was a section of road at one end of the Fairfax Bridge where
there was nothing but gas stations on both sides of the road for a mile. They
had a perpetual gas war there. You could drive over there and fill up for 9
cents a gallon at any time. BUT, NOW LISTEN TO MY BUT, we worked for 35 cents an
hour. Gasoline at $2.00 a gallon represents a multiplier of almost 22+ times. A
multiplier of 5 times 35 cents produces a wage of right at 8.00 an hour. How
many people are trying to support a family on 8.00 a gallon today. Bear in mind
these were gas war prices. The normal price of 18-20 cents a gallon would
produce a multiplier of 10 times. This extends to only 3.50 an hour. Still want
to talk bout gouging on gas prices? I'm just tired of all the whining.
On Fri Mar 14 14:36:43 2003 () said:
AND I ALSO BURNED MY VIVA LAS VEGAS
MOVIE BECAUSE OF THAT FRENCH WORD IN THE TITLE. I THINK TONIGHT FOR SUPPER, I'LL
HAVE A LIBERTY BURGER AND SOME FREEDOM FRIES AND MAYBE A PEICE OF FREEDOM SILK
CHOCOLATE SUGAR FREE PIE FOR DESSERT.........
On Fri Mar 14 11:41:08 2003 Marc W () said:
Myself,right on. I couldn't
agree more.I have yet to see one anti war protester come up with a solution.
It's all no war, peace, no war. But how? No answer from them, it's a trend to
protest. We should all take up arms to protect the very country that gives you
the liberty of freedom. Don't forget protesters, protesting is part of that very
freedom you so ungraciously enjoy. Personally, I am much less concerned about a
lack of supplies then I am watching a million or so fellow Americans die from an
attack of a WMD because we sat on our asses as this dictator, who kills people
who disagree with him, finds a way to filter those weapons to people who can get
them into our country. I am sure DERC will delete this, but hey, I love my
country and will defend, if only by words, to the fullest extent. Long live
America and the freedom it provides!
On Fri Mar 14 07:19:19 2003 THIS IS ME (MYSELF) said:
WELL SQUATS, THE U.S.
CAME UP WITH THE RDA STANDARDS AS A BASELINE DUE TO SO MANY MALNOURISHED PEOPLE,
ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, IN THE COUNTRY. "AUTHORITY"??? WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT??
IF THE GOVERNMENT RECOMMENDS THAT YOU TAKE A SHOWER EVERY DAY, DO YOU GET ALL
SNIPPY ABOUT THAT? SOMEONE HAD TO COME UP WITH SOMETHING ON RDA. I HARDLY THINK
THAT THEY RECOMMENDED SOMETHING TO INFRINGE UPON YOUR RIGHTS. IF YOU DON'T LOVE
YOUR COUNTRY WHY DON'T YOU GET THE HELL OUT AND GO LIVE IN IRAQ OR CUBA? THEN
YOU'LL SEE HOW GOOD WE HAVE IT HERE!!! AND ANOTHER THING, ALL YOU ANTI-WAR
PEOPLE SHOULD FOLLOW SQUATS WHEN HE LEAVES FOR HIS HOMELAND BECAUSE YOU ARE
TRAITERS TOO FOR NOT SUPPORTING YOUR PRESIDENT...........
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