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On Mon Jan 31 15:52:12 2005 () said:
"No thank you" is a good way to answer those who say "it's okay to have it once in a while." Or if you want to drive home the point: "Sure, it's okay to have it once in a while... if you are NOT diabetic. However, for me, it is NOT okay, because I am working hard to control my blood sugar, avoid having parts of my body amputated, avoid losing my sight, having to live on kidney dialysis, and avoiding heart disease, attack and/or stroke. I do hope you will understand now why having this once is a while is NOT okay for me. Thanks for asking!"

On Mon Jan 31 13:26:01 2005 () said:
In reply to :On Sat Jan 29 12:00:32 2005 robin, all they have to say is no thanks!!

On Sun Jan 30 19:55:12 2005 To:Joanne (Honeymoon Period) said:
Do a search on your computer for Type 1 Diabetes honeymoon period and you might want to talk about the info you will find with your doctor

On Sun Jan 30 14:05:50 2005 () said:
Joanne: No, the body can never produce insulin again, once the beta islets are gone.

On Sat Jan 29 12:46:45 2005 Joanne (cdrayer1481@msn.com) said:
My son is 4 and has had diabetes for a little over 3 years. Recently his sugars have been low whenever we give him the prescribe does of insulin. We have lowered the dose depending on how much he eats and nothing seems to help. I have spoken with the doctor several times and he's not very helpful. Does anyone know if your body can start producing it's own insulin again once you have type 1 diabetes?

On Sat Jan 29 12:00:32 2005 robin () said:
I have 2 friends that are diabetic and they tell me what drives them crazy is people giving them baked goods a lot and saying "it's okay to have it once in a while" etc. They want to be respected for their abilities to regulate their diet/condition and find it annoying that someone says "it's okay to have this". Anyway, maybe someone knows a good response to this type of situation. Robin http://www.mangolife.com/miracle2webpage2.html

On Fri Jan 28 17:04:34 2005 () said:
I'm curious to know what type of blood pressure pills and how many mg's does everyone take for their high blood pressure???

On Fri Jan 28 15:25:55 2005 () said:
diabetes mellitus — A disease in which the body is unable to use and store glucose normally because of a decrease or lack of insulin production. Diabetes mellitus is usually inherited, but it may be caused by any process that destroys the pancreas (usually the beta cells) or alters the effectiveness of the receptor site on the cell membrane.

On Fri Jan 28 13:46:04 2005 Lacey (desirable197@aol.com) said:
well i was just recently diagnosed w/diabetes it made feel so bad i felt like i was going to die! when i was placed in the hospital my blood sugar level was 499 i never understood anything about diabetes till now it makes me feel akward for people to tell others that i have diabetes since im only 14 i was 13 when i was diagnosed i feel better now im taking so much insulin though im having to take 4 shots a day 43 at night 16 at supper 9 at lunch & 10 at breakfast it makes me feel really diffrent i feel like i will never be accepted but i figured out that i was WRONG!!!!!!! well loves yall Lacey

On Fri Jan 28 13:37:32 2005 lacey (desirable197@yahoo.com) said:
what is the definition of diabetes?

On Fri Jan 28 10:43:23 2005 Sam () said:
Gloria...a simple blood test will determine if your Daughter makes insulin or not. A C-peptide test. If not, she's a type 1. Many Dr's love to talk, but forget the test. Or don't know about it!

On Thu Jan 27 16:02:16 2005 () said:
Gloria: Just go to Google.com and search on "latent autoimmune diabetes." There are a number of sites with information about this form of diabetes. You might start with diabetesmonitor.com which has links to other articles and web sites.

On Thu Jan 27 15:09:28 2005 gloria neil (ctneil911@hotmail.com) said:
my daughter is 38 years old. she was dignosed with diabetes in march of last year. shes been to several dr. one says type 2 one says type 1 diabetes. they say she doesnt have criteria for type one or 2. we are thinking she has latent autoimmune diabetes. she injects insulin 4 times a day. she is haveing complication head aches. diaheria, numness in her left arm. my husband or my self do not have diabetes. she weights 128 pounds has always been slinder. my question is does anyone know anything about latent autoimmune diabetes also known as 1.5 diabetes. or know of a web site where i can find out information on this your help would be much apprecated, thank you gloria

On Thu Jan 27 06:34:59 2005 () said:
I wish I had a dollar for every bogus diabetes "treatment" or "cure" posted on the Internet. I'd probably have enough money to completely fund the research for a legitimate cure.

On Tue Jan 25 18:45:50 2005 Mr. Alternative (Divine.Health@sbcglobal.net) said:
For your info..... The Netterumani Patch is a reservoir patch designed to promote stimulation of the body's systems and detoxifying using a minus ion and far-infared reaction. This opens the pores allowing body waste, in the form of sweat, to be absorbed in the patch and the process of osmosis allows the healing properties of the herbs to be absorbed. Detox Patch Ingredients Agaricus Mushrooms - Certified organic from Brazil, these mushrooms contain beta-glucan polysaccharides that improve the flow if the lymph system and boost the immune system to accelerate healing. Mushrooms have been shown to support cardiovascular health, balance blood sugar levels, have anti-tumor and anti-cancer properties. Eucalyptus Extract (pyroligneous acid )- Also known as tree sap powder vinegar in the Orient, this ingredient stimulates the nervous system, has strong anti-virus properties and is helpful as a drawing agent. The highest quality wood sap vinegar extract comes from the nutrient rich eucalyptus trees from the soil-rich Brazilian rain forest (Other brands use less effective wood sap vinegar from less efficacious and more common trees.). Tourmaline - This is the highest quality tourmaline from Brazil. Tourmaline naturally emits far-infrared rays and anions (negative ions). Anions natrually produce a true electronic charge and is known to help increase a high metabolic rate, strength, energy, and purifying the blood.

On Tue Jan 25 17:22:47 2005 Mr. Alternative (Divine.Health@sbcglobal.net) said:
Two Japanese doctors spent 26 years of research and development on the patch delivery technology. It is applied to the soles of the feet and when blood circulates, the Patch draws the toxins out of the lymphatic system. It uses the principles of refloxology because each sole has over 7,000 nerve endings and about 60 accupuncture points. It is all-natural, convenient, safe, non-invasive and very efficacious. Check it out on: www.downloadmyebook.com/wonderpatch. This is an Oriental Alternative that is waiting to be discovered. Please write for more info.

On Tue Jan 25 17:19:01 2005 () said:
Maybe we should stop looking in america for a cure. The internet can be a power tool for looking up information. If some other country came up with a cure, would our country have to follow??

On Tue Jan 25 16:50:18 2005 () said:
Blood strips are expensive just like everything else. But when you start losing time and not knowing what your doing, you probably better start testing more often. I check at least 10 or more times a day. I can't feel the difference from being high or low. So the only way is check and check often. I agree with you Sam about the cure for diabetes. It will never happen and if it does they will never let us know about it.

On Tue Jan 25 15:50:47 2005 kelly (GAERNER@SBCGLOBAL.NTE) said:
my husband has type1 diabetes for ten years now he's 38. He under sugars a lot, he can never remember how he acted or what he's done while he was under sugar. when you under sugar does it do any damage to you organs? I worry a great deal about him because he travels alot for his job. One night he lost three hours in his hotel room and couldn't even remember talking to me. I was so happy he wasn't in his car driving when it happened. I tell him he needs to check his blood more often but he says it's just too expensive to check it twenty times a day. we pay $1.00 for one test stripe. Does anyone know how to get them cheaper or is that what they all cost?

On Tue Jan 25 11:46:42 2005 Sam () said:
Dream on, "cure for diabetes"...if the cure is not profitable, they won't give it out. No company, no one, anywhere. This world is run by greed, and profit, not compassion. At least here on the Western Continent!

On Tue Jan 25 11:30:19 2005 To: Sun Jan 23 20:24:55 2005 (CURE FOR DIABETES) said:
There are many countires that are doing a lot of research. They have many conferences that are attended by top researchers. Together they will find the cure. When the world finds a cure I'm sure that all the countries will recognize it and we will all celebrate.

On Tue Jan 25 06:52:42 2005 () said:
that patch is full of foreign ingredients

On Mon Jan 24 15:41:53 2005 Mr. Alternative (Divine.Health@sbcglobal.net) said:
What about trying the NETTERUMANI Patch as an alternative alleviator of diabetic conditions? It is an herbal patch applied on the sole of the foot and helps reduce the sugar level. Kindly write: Divine.Health@sbcglobal.net for free info.

On Mon Jan 24 11:01:26 2005 Sam () said:
Yes, the government won't release cures for any chronic dis-eases for anything. Cancer too. I saw cures (Laetrile, for one...not allowed into the u.s. from Tiajuana!) that people from other countries found, I ran a health food co-op, learned much, but the FDA will not approve alternative cures. Or do research on natural substances. Ever. Think about it. Diabetes takes over every aspect of our lives. And it's becoming an epidemic. There should be more research!!

On Sun Jan 23 20:24:55 2005 () said:
The government will never release a cure, because they can't afford to. Look at the millions of dollars that health care and meds and everything costs us. If there was a cure look at all the money they would lose. I don't think it will ever happen, but that's my opion.

On Sun Jan 23 15:37:06 2005 Sam () said:
The future looks more uncertain all the time to diabetic Widows, and their small incomes. Anyone want to get married? I cook... Just watching C-Span scares me! The Social Security Saga...on & on...Why do we have to worry about an uncertain future with IDDM? Or NIDDM? Not fair!!! My Sunday Statement.

On Sun Jan 23 01:51:24 2005 () said:
Think somebody is holding back on releasing the cure; surely they have it by now .. I am tired of hearing the cure is coming its just round the corner , That must be a long corner the kind that never ends

On Sat Jan 22 18:32:33 2005 margaret england (1england@sbcglobal.net) said:
To the lady who said, Diabetes is draining on people and why can't they get rid of it. I agree , and perhaps one day they will find a cure for diabetes, but until they do, we need to do the best we can.good luck

On Fri Jan 21 16:16:49 2005 Estie Estreller (Divine.Health@sbcglobal.net) said:
There is a detox and pain-relief patch called Netterumani Patch that is found to help bring down the blood sugar of diabetics. It is applied on the sole of each foot overnight for 6 to 8 hours. A few friends of mine have used this and were impressed with the results. Check this out at: www.downloadmyebook.com/wonderpatch. A box of 16 patches good for 8 days costs only $ 30.00 which includes shipping/handling. A box of 30 patches good for 15 days is $ 50.00. 2 Japanese doctors spent 26 years developing this natural-product technology. It was only introduced in the U.S. in 2002. You may e-mail Divine.Health@sbcglobal.net for free info.

On Fri Jan 21 13:30:21 2005 () said:
the worst thing about it is, it's always something.

On Fri Jan 21 08:48:06 2005 barbara snelling () said:
i think thaty diabetes is draining for people who have it , why cant we get rid of it

On Fri Jan 21 08:29:21 2005 Lori Bacon (loribacon2004@yahoo.co.uk) said:
I am insulin dependant, I have a fear of anyone touching my eyes, but when it comes to my eye checks, I do have alot of self control, but I think I would have a panic attack if I had a serious condition with my eyes. My control has been very good with glucose levels and I am now used to injecting insulin 4 times a day.

On Tue Jan 18 23:35:42 2005 Carla Gramlich (carlasunshine_34@hotmail.com) said:
Hello everyone, my dad had diabetes type 1 for 47 years. Two months before he passed away(July/01), his granddaughter(my niece) was diagnosed(May/01) with type 1. I had raise $5400 in donations to compete in a marathon for on Team Diabetes Canada. I had completed a half marathon(Nov./2001) and raised close to $8000. WOW!!What a feeling. Now my niece(14 year's old) might go on a pump next month, and she has to keep a eye on her carb's. Dumb question but can anybody help me with advice on carb's. For ex; weighing out pasta, do you weigh it out after it's cooked, or do you take the weight of it as dry, cook it, then go from there. It's confusing, but that's how they told my sister, to weigh it after it's cooked??? Anybody please give my some advice. Thanx

On Tue Jan 18 16:35:30 2005 Squats () said:
Updated food (fat) pyramid. Dear All: It seems the gov't is learning, although the pyramid is too high in carbs! I question reduction of red meat since it has B vitamins not found elsewhere and 4-5% fat versions are available. As for the body mass index, it doesn't apply to athletic types who will be heavier but leaner.

On Tue Jan 18 12:35:55 2005 () said:
I do find it hard to lose weight, but I also find it too easy to put it back on. :)

On Tue Jan 18 09:05:51 2005 Nikki (ncurd@jameswatt.ac.uk) said:
Does anyone else find it hard to lose weight being diabetic?

On Mon Jan 17 15:43:41 2005 Gen (JCunnin173@aol.com) said:
I came across a comment on this chatboard about Vinny Mallon. Vinny is a cousin of mine and I have heard that he passed away sometime this fall. Does anyone have anything they can share with me about Vinny?

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