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On Fri Jun 8 18:52:03 2001 () said:
PRAY FOR DEATH - COUNTDOWN TO THE
EXECUTION - CRIME.COM - PRAY FOR DEATH
On Fri Jun 8 17:50:48 2001 Gabrielle (gclark_61461@yahoo.com) said:
I
started on Lantus when it came out about a month ago here in the states. It
replaced my Ultralente and so far the results have been wonderful.....I've
always had trouble with morning sugars being high, but the Lantus seems to be
working that out. It's taken at bedtime, and my endo had me switch from the
Ultralente unit for unit with the Lantus. Apparently, the time it takes to get
into the bloodstream is more consistent than the Ultralente was, and it has no
peak at all (Ultralente had just a small peak), and it lasts for the entire 24
hours......I use it in combination with Humalog
On Fri Jun 8 17:26:21 2001 () said:
I HAD A BAD LOW ONCE WHEN I SAW MY DADDY
GIVE SIS A REDBONE
On Fri Jun 8 15:08:41 2001 () said:
WHAT IS A 'REDBONE'???
On Fri Jun 8 15:07:09 2001 () said:
I HAD A BAD LOW ONCE WHEN I GOT
BORED
On Fri Jun 8 10:32:21 2001 Misty (chmgm@yahoo.com) said:
Reader, Please keep
us updated on your progress. It really sounds great. HERB, thanks for the info,
I needed to hear painless! My am bs have started to come in the 150-200 range, I
guess I will start by putting a new infusion in. Then of course If that does not
work I will start the over night testing! Have a great day, time to get on the
tredmill. Love & Luck, Misty
On Fri Jun 8 09:56:02 2001 Faith (same) said:
Yep Jim, that was the Marine
coming out in him!! LOL
On Fri Jun 8 09:12:12 2001 Marc W (sdlightningbolts55@yahoo.com) said:
Jim... your busted, you said your, your caught. Man that sounds stupid, how
do they write that? Tonight, man, tonight will be the hammer falling down on
Philly. A READER.... it's good to get a first hand account of Lantus, my doc
started to fill me in, I am on the pump so I only use short acting. He said it
acted as a basal insulin, an even 24 hours at the same level. It sounds by what
you say it works as good as he said it would. Thanks for sharing that and good
luck with it long term..... Marc
On Fri Jun 8 07:57:31 2001 Jim () said:
I meant "YOUR".
On Fri Jun 8 07:56:50 2001 Jim (jimfultz@alltel.net) said:
Good morning
everyone. Faith- You're husband suggested doing something that mean? Isn't he a
Minister or something? Must be the Marine coming out in him. LOL Marc- Isn't
Mutumbo an old detective series of a cross-eyed, cigar chomping detective
wearing a trenchcoat? I think it was on in the 70's. My HbA1c came back at 5.6
and while that's still pretty good, it's a jump from 5.0 the last time. Have a
good day everyone. Jim
On Fri Jun 8 00:26:30 2001 A Reader ((Lantus Info)) said:
Hello Everyone, I
have been reading for several years now, watching the group struggle with the
highs and lows of being insulin dependent. A few days ago my doc put me on
Lantus, a new insulin product made in Germany and distributed through Avetis
Pharm. in Kansas City. I have gone from a morning and night time mixture of
ultralente and regular to one shot of 12 units of Lantus at bedtime (the
recommended time for the shot, and approximately 1/3rd less the ultralente dose)
with the Regular insulin dose remaining the same with each meal, so 4 shots a
day, instead of three; but with the ultrafine needles there is no pain, no
bother. My blood sugars with this new product have been ranging 75 - 160, a far
cry of 20 to 350 - in just a few days, and I am eating the same thing, doing the
same routine, without those horrible lows and highs. This new insulin is a DNA
format with what the doctor thought had the same affect the pork insulin use to
have. (I have heard there is a class action lawsuit against Lilly for removing
the animal insulins from the market...not sure though.) I never did adjust to
the Humulin and have had terrible A1c tests since the Humulin came on the market
10 years ago. Three days of good tests makes me very happy. I am praying this
Lantus is the turn around for me. The doctor gave me the vial, I do not know if
it for sale in the states yet, and do not know if insurance will cover it. But
so far, with these wonderful tests, and NO LOWS, I will buy it on my own, if the
results continue the way they are right now. I forgot what is was like to have a
day without high BS or grabbing for the glucose. I have been pretty miserable.
This could be a new beginning for all of us. It could make every day a good day,
a great day... I only hope this works for all of us !!!! Good Night
On Fri Jun 8 00:20:30 2001 Herb (Bear) (hjs38@swbell.net) said:
MISTY: Don't
worry if it is the same test that I had it is absolutely painless. The only
negative side of it was that it was messy. I made the mistake of wearing long
pants so I had to strip down to my skivvies to have it done. Then the clean up
of all the grease or gel is some what extensive. GOOD LUCK!!!! Herb (Bear)
On Thu Jun 7 16:47:42 2001 Faith (same) said:
Marc - your just jealous of my
"red broom"! But I am thinking of loaning it to the 76'rs. LOL
On Thu Jun 7 16:29:14 2001 Misty (chmgm@yahoo.com) said:
Herb, I believe the
one you speak of is what I will be getting. I scheduled it today and spoke of
gel being put on my legs. They also ordered a toe pressure test? The testing
will take about 2 hours so they say. I really do not like having new and unknown
things done..... Scott, so sorry to hear your bad news. I went through this in
September and it still is upsetting. Take care.....Faith we are UNITED! We will
be the winners!......Jim, thanks for the info, maybe I will be getting all of
the test. I will let you all know on Tuesday. Must Go, Love & Luck, Misty
On Thu Jun 7 15:31:06 2001 Purple Onion () said:
One more question? Is the
FRIO pack reusable. I looked at the website and it said that you soak the pack
in cold water. Can it be re-soaked and used over and over again? Or is it best
to use dry? THANK YOU!
On Thu Jun 7 15:00:47 2001 () said:
I suport stemme cell resurch 100 jillion
purcent from throwed out feetusses. Does you guys here all so?
On Thu Jun 7 14:17:05 2001 () said:
PET.COM
On Thu Jun 7 13:17:27 2001 Herb (Bear) (hjs38@swbell.net) said:
MARC: Do you
think Scott would object to your sending me his E-Mail address??? We have always
been a family that had and loved pets. I know what a blow it is to lose one. I
would love to send him my condolences if I could. Herb (Bear)
On Thu Jun 7 13:16:21 2001 Gayla (critter@telepath.com) said:
Purple onion:
I got mine at Kmart for 19.99 it was a little big and you keep it in the fridge
but it was the only one I could find....I looked for ever and ever...Gayla
On Thu Jun 7 12:58:59 2001 Herb (Bear) (hjs38@swbell.net) said:
Misty: There
is another test that they had to use on me since my circulation in my legs was
so poor that when they aired up the cuffs they immediatley cut off all
circulation. They smeared some grease all over my leg and then began rubbing
this shiny metal thing all over my legs. The maching had a speaker on it and you
could hear the blood, squiiiiiiiiiish, squiiiiiiiiiiish, every time my heart
beat. Herb (Bear)
On Thu Jun 7 12:02:05 2001 () said:
To Purple Onion (optional)The
refridgerated pack that I use can be found and ordered at
http://www.friouk.com/english/index.htm I really like mine but you can take a
look and see if it is suited to what you plan to use it for. They come in
several different sixes and don't require refrigeration.
On Thu Jun 7 11:52:28 2001 () said:
CB EARLY THIS MORNING SAID HE HAD A
TYPO.HE MEANT 60 GRAMS NOT 59.I CANT FIND ANY WHERE THAT HE TYPED 59 IN HIS
EARLIER POST. ANOTHER TYPO???AND YOU WANT US TO TRUST HIS TYPO MISTAKE RIDDEN
POSTINGS??????SOUNDS LIKE GORDO AND CB HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH THEIR
HEALTH FOOD BUSINESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!ARE YOU GUYS PARTNERS?????????????
On Thu Jun 7 11:44:20 2001 () said:
NOW ITS GORDO CALLING US LAZY FAT
COWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SHAME
On Thu Jun 7 11:29:47 2001 () said:
http://sportsbet/shemales/diabeticsnamedmarc.diabetics.nba.com
On Thu Jun 7 11:24:50 2001 Marc (sdlightningbolts55@yahoo.com) said:
Vinny... broom... as in what faith rides?
On Thu Jun 7 11:23:39 2001 Marc W (sdlightningbolts55@yahoo.com) said:
I
just got a call from Scott from Philly. For those of you that know him, he just
put his dog down and he sounded really down. He was going to check his e-mail
later so for those that want, maybe you could send him one. Also, he asked me to
give myself a hard time, and VINNY since we have been running our mouths about a
sweep. So Vinny, where is our bromm now? OK, enough on that, I wonder if
NBA.DIABETES.COM is taken, I like that. By the way for those who like following
diabetics in sports, both the PGA and the LPGA have had winners lately that were
pump wearers. As the win, there is lots of talk about it, so it's good exposure.
.... Marc
On Thu Jun 7 11:16:16 2001 () said:
NBA.DIABETES.COM
On Thu Jun 7 11:10:43 2001 Purple Onion (Optional) said:
I found 2 insulin
storage things at CVS website. One that describes "cold pack" is huge, about the
size of a fanny pack and holds monitor, ect. The other is "wallet" size, but
does not list "cold pack". Does anyone have this wallet, and could you give me
details as to whether it can be refrigerated. It is made by "Medport". Thank
you.
On Thu Jun 7 11:04:39 2001 Faith (same) said:
Jim, funny that you should ask
Marc that about what I "might" do! My husband last night suggested I do that
very thing! Butttttttt, I couldn't do that to such nice guys as you two! NOT!!!
LOL I guess you could get the candy tested if you don't trust me!! LOL Misty, we
MUST unite!!! GO 76'RS GO
On Thu Jun 7 10:58:06 2001 Jim (same) said:
Marc- That's good that we'll get
real chocolate. Can't be too careful around those Spur fans! Misty- I had that
test done last year. They called it a "doppler" circulation test. They (in my
case) put about 5 blood pressure cuffs on each leg, plus a tiny one on each big
toe and inflated them one at a time to check circulation pressure. Relatively
painless. There were a few times leg started to cramp as the air was releasing
from the cuff on my calves. Hope this helps. Jim
On Thu Jun 7 10:42:46 2001 Marc W (sdlightningbolts55@yahoo.com) said:
No
Jim, I don't think so. She said she had some, so I would say it's safe! Yeah we
have it coming, but what comes around goes around. So Faith and Misty, remember
this day, because when Kobe lights up Allen for 50 Friday, I will be here
reminding you of today! Enjoy your day of victory, it's the last day to taste
it! Misty, glad to see good numbers, I have never heard of that test before.
Hopefully someone here could fill you in. Marc.....Lakers in 5. SHAQ....MVP....
P.S..... Does anyone else think Mutumbo sounds like the Cookie Monster?
On Thu Jun 7 10:16:52 2001 Misty (chmgm@yahoo.com) said:
Hi! Soooooo glad
the Sixers won! We can smile big winning in La! My doctors appointment went very
well and he is happy with all my numbers. He wants me to try to go back on the
Altace, the side effect will decrease over time they hope. We will see. The
crazy people in the city yesterday because they had a big gathering for the
76's. We had a half hour wait to get out of the parking lot. I will also be
going for a non invasive blood flow test in my legs, anyone know what that is?
Of course I made the best of being in the city, I stopped by one of my favorite
jewlers! Marc & Jim, hold on, this is going to be a great series! Love &
Luck, Misty GO 76's!!!!
On Thu Jun 7 09:49:56 2001 Jim (same) said:
Faith- I guess we deserve that,
and I GUARANTEE you that both of us knew it was coming from you. HOWEVER, it
will be short lived! Marc- I don't know Faith as well as you, but do you think
she would be a sore enough loser on that last series to send us chocolate that
she got in the laxative aisle? Jim
On Thu Jun 7 09:35:36 2001 Faith (same) said:
Marc and Jim -- GO 76'RS GO!!!
Enough said!! LOL
On Thu Jun 7 09:21:01 2001 () said:
http://www.healthandage.com/patient/complementary_medicine/ConsSupplements/FlaxseedOilcs.html
Diabetes. Flaxseed oil may help reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels in
some people with diabetes. However, some people with Type II diabetes cannot
properly metabolize ALA, so flaxseed oil may be of no benefit to them. Psyllium
Should not be used within 2 hours of taking any medication because it may delay
drug absorption.
On Thu Jun 7 09:12:19 2001 Marc W (sdlightningbolts55@yahoo.com) said:
Gordon... I meant to say through books also.
On Thu Jun 7 09:01:23 2001 Marc W (sdlightningbolts55@yahoo.com) said:
Jim... what happened last night? what, was the game on? I think we needed
that, this talk of history was going to their heads. Now you'll see some real
banging inside and we will be back on track. I bet Scott and I made mine a
sweep, opps. What you said in your post I couldn't agree more. I think it gets
lost in here that people are providing info based on experience and in Gordon's
case through books, but diabetes isn't plug and play. We have to take that info
and find out how it applies to us. And that is where the TRAINED PROFESSIONALS
come in to place. Yes CB, I know you think they are all a bunch of quacks, but
the rest of us believe in our team or we wouldn't have them, or should change
them. Anyway, as long as that point is understood then it doesn't matter is CB
is a walking protein bar, that's what works for him. For now, some of us are
expecting a post soon about dialysis (sp) but I hope we are wrong. Well, off to
ebay to see if I can get a buck or two for all my laker gear, naw just joking!
Lakers in 5. or 6 or 7... just win......Marc
On Thu Jun 7 08:32:49 2001 Jim (jimfultz@alltel.net) said:
Good morning
everyone. Marc- What the hell happened last night? Over confidence maybe? Now
I'm worried that they'll fall apart. Likely not, but to be the Lakers this year
and lose at home, WOW! While I DO respect you Gordo, and think you and CB know
your stuff to a degree, I have to disagree with part of your post. The "so
called professional" HAS to assume that the newly diagnosed diabetic is
uneducable at least at first. Many (NOT ALL) of us type II's were
overweight/obese when diagnosed. Obviously many of us (NOT ALL) weren't educated
to eat sensible and exercise. Had we been, maybe diabetes would have been staved
off for many years or maybe even altogether. After diagnosis, I still couldn't
get my BS in control. On oral meds. Even though I learned a ton from this site,
you, and the internet. It was the nutritionist and diabetic educator that helped
me to get my eating straightened out. That's not taking anything away from you
or anyone else. They had the advantage of me sitting right there in front of
them and conversing back and forth. I don't consider myself uneducable, and they
didn't try to get me to come back. After that one and only visit, they left me
with the comment, "If you feel you need to schedule another vist please do so,
or if you have any questions at all please don't hesitate to call". Back to the
uneducable part, how many people have you given advice to that kept coming back
and still didn't understand what you were talking about? Repeatedly going back
to the DE or nutritionalist doesn't mean that the patient is stupid OR the the
professional is gouging the insurance company. Maybe it just means that the
patient just don't understand, and the professional has to assume that until
they are sure he/she does understand. Again, while you give great tips and
advice, I still say people should never change 1 thing about their care until
they talk to the doctor/DE/nutritionalist. I even got tips from you that I
called the nutritionalist about before using, and yes, you were right about it,
but the onus is still on the patient to check with their health care
professional before changing anything. Sorry to be so longwinged but that's my
OPINION. HbA1c- Anyone needing a benchmark to convert their HbA1c into average
bs numbers, here goes: 4.0 = 60, and for every decimal graduation add 3 to bs
average. Example 4.1 = 63, 4.2 = 66, 4.3 = 69 and so on. Jim
On Thu Jun 7 08:19:32 2001 Purple Onion (Optional) said:
Is there a website
where I can buy a small travel case for one or two filled syringes? I heard of a
case that can be refrigerated and then keep syringes cold all day in a
briefcase, but can not find it locally or online. Thanks.
On Thu Jun 7 05:04:02 2001 CB () said:
Typo: I meant 60 gms protein, not
59.
On Thu Jun 7 05:01:52 2001 CB () said:
To the AP who took offense at mostly
carbs and fats.....here is a little math. Yake an individual whose bodyweight is
150 lbs (70 kilogramss) Meal plan calls for 2000 calories and 50 gm protein. 50
gm protein is 240 calories. Subtract from 2000 and that leaves 1760 calories.
Where will those calories come from? You guessed it! Carbs and fats. Protein
will be but 12% of total calories. My point stands. To Gordo, Thanks again.
On Thu Jun 7 03:30:21 2001 () said:
Dear Jean, problem with Gordo is his
plagerism of others work on this site....
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