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On Wed Jan 14 22:29:26 2004 the dawn effect thing (the entire ENDOCRINE SYSTEM)
said:
works on a body clock timed with sunlight. Melatonin is released at
certain times. All the hormones are released on the cycle. To do reproductive
endocrinology studies you have to draw blood at exactly the same morning hour
three days in a row. So while the exact details are fuzzy, nature runs us as
well as the seasons. And for diabetics the time change twice a year can wreak
total havoc with testing and eating times and that can throw off the counts.
On Wed Jan 14 22:26:57 2004 He needs to call (Allegheny County Health Services)
said:
and explain his financial need. Pittsburgh has a huge medical center
complex with nearly a dozen hospitals all clustered together, working with each
other. Some are connected with tunnels and skyways. You can't get better care
than there. if he thinks he doens't need to afford health care, explain to him
how much the funeral is going to cost
On Wed Jan 14 12:49:44 2004 Pat (raganopar@msn.com) said:
I have a question
not a thought for now. I want to know if anyone knows how a diabetic can get
help with blood test and doctor care. My son who won't go and probably won't
qualify for assistance, cannot afford Health Ins. Needs to see a doctor and
hasn't gone to one in long while and his excuse is he cannot afford it. I have
notice his bad mood swings and I know it's his high blood sugars. He has that
attitude he knows what he is doing and will be fine, not to worry. How many
times has that been said about a diabetic thats fed up. He lives in the
Pittsburgh area, Thanks if anyone can help.
On Mon Jan 12 10:49:32 2004 Anthony (aanders4@hotmail.com) said:
What
exactly is the reason for the Dawn effect? I know what it is , but why does it
take place andd is it more pervasive in certain cultural groups?
On Sun Jan 11 20:07:04 2004 My sister in Colorado (IS ON SSI) said:
She has
been for years, is 59 now. She was approved for her Fibromyalgia. She also is
Type II Diabetic but that wasn't the consideration.
On Sat Jan 10 15:26:21 2004 amy () said:
I've been insulin dependent for 19
years and have fibromyalgia along with other health problems, I'v always
wondered it I could get disability but have never tired it. I guess it depends
on what state you live in to, as to how easy it would be to get on
On Sat Jan 10 10:49:11 2004 anyone (actually on) said:
Disability for their
diabetes? The lawyer said to get it with diabetes you have to have one foot in
the grave and another on a banana peel. He did, however, take the case. Anyone
have fibromyalgia along with and the arthritic condition that develops in the
joints?
On Sat Jan 10 10:47:41 2004 dear Babytweety (You will be so relieved to know
that) said:
sex does not cause diabetes.
On Thu Jan 8 18:30:52 2004 jackie (babytweety30135@yahoo.com) said:
i think
that people need to use safe sex?
On Mon Jan 5 11:03:01 2004 . (.) said:
Squats: You are an idiot. Most of the
supplements that use Ephedra are not regulated by the FDA - therefore they don't
have to own up to the risks. I've seen more than one stroke patient as a result
of Metabolife!
On Mon Jan 5 06:39:00 2004 to Kharla (on sugar) said:
Diabetes is not about
sugar. It is about blood glucose manufactured by your body from the foods you
eat. Carbohydrates are converted to glucose and they are starches too not just
sugar. And there are natural sugars from things like fruit. There is no way to
determine "how much sugar" you need. Your body determines the amount it produces
from your foods and then your pancreas is supposed to produce insulin that
controls the blood glucose level. Diabetics don't have normal insulin
production. You "need" enough carbohydrates to maintain your blood sugar at
80-120 [there are different ideas on the range] and anything too low or too high
is a problem. You CANNOT regulate diabetes by how much sugar you do or do not
eat.
On Sat Jan 3 22:47:38 2004 Squats () said:
Nanny says "no" to ephedra. When
will the FDA learn people are responsible to learn the effects of what they
take? I don't use it because it can raise blood pressure. But I find out! It is
tragic if someone dies from misusing a supplement, but it is THEIR fault. Gov't
should bug out!
On Fri Jan 2 22:27:13 2004 kharla (november3babe@yahoo.com) said:
it isn't
really a thought that i want to post but a question that i wuldlike to ask.... i
have looked all ovr the internet for an answer to the simple question of "ho muc
sugar should a person take in per week" if you could anwer my question i would
be very obliged. thankyou, kharla c. graham
On Fri Jan 2 13:22:02 2004 Sam () said:
Wow, my insulin pump mal-functioned
yesterday, and I woke with a sugar of 519. Thought I fixed it, but this a.m. it
was 538. What a way to start the year. You can't walk, think, no strength and
it's really horrible. I think it's o.k. now, a small thing, but you must be
vigilant about your sugars. I got it down to 181 now, and am waiting for a
crash..there was air in the line. Pump wearers...this can happen! The local
Hospital here is not good..backward, even. Ins...what is that? Maybe I will have
some by 2-04? Be on alert for these things. This is what drives me crazy.
On Thu Jan 1 12:13:46 2004 mandy () said:
I have not been on here in
ages..............Hope evryone has a Happy New Year. My blood sugar has been
high over christmas which isn't surprising. I will have to get back into eating
properly.
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