Hi,
I just joined this group.
I have been having a terrible time this winter with
frequent viruses, colds, intestinal
"bugs," etc. I am Type II diabetic and have read that
diabetes can weaken immunity
and make a person prone to viruses.
Two questions: 1. Have any of you reading this ever
experienced the problem
of having frequent viruses, colds, etc? 2. Has
anyone FROM EXPERIENCE found
a natural remedy that REALLY helps?
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Ruscus aculeatus (butcher’s broom) as a potential
treatment for orthostatic hypotension, with a case
report.
Redman DA. J Altern Complement Med 2000;6:539-549.
CONTEXT: Chronic orthostatic hypotension (OH) is
frequently a severely debilitating disease that
affects large groups of the population with autonomic
insufficiency‹the elderly; patients with
<<<<<DIABETES,>>>>> Parkinson’s disease, and chronic
fatigue syndrome; and anyone on drugs that affect the
autonomic nervous system. Unfortunately, even though
more than 60 medications are currently being used to
treat OH, none of them is particularly or consistently
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INDEX
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RESEARCH
1. MCO Scientist Makes Crucial Diabetes Find: Impact Of Protein
Uncovered
2. Too many Hot dogs can lead to diabetes
3. Diabetes Threat To Children
4. Diabetes Damages Nerve Tissues
TREATMENT
5. Medtronic MiniMed Introduces Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pump For
Managing Diabetes Without Injections
PREVENTION & SERVICES
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Dear Michael,
Re: How did I KNOW diabetes was undiagnosed?
GOOD QUESTION!!! Ten years ago I developed strange feelings in my feet,
particularly the left one. Over a period of several years, they got more
and more numb, yet painful, a strange dichotomy. Seven years ago I was
hospitalized with atrial fib and many blood tests were done, yet all they
were looking at was my heart enzymes to see if I had had a heart attack.
They never even told me my cholesterol figures!
I developed many, MANY more signs of diabetes over the ensuing 7 years and
the unmerciful pain in my feet, yet terrible numbness, finally drove me to
the doctor for help. He has worked with thousands of diabetics over the
past 30 years and stated unequivocally that you do NOT get the neuropathy
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Hi I am new to this list, but i came here to learn about diabetes, my
husbnad is type 2 and was diagnosed last year, can anyone help me in
telling me how this dreaded disease makes you feel, how it affects
your daily life etc etc…we are seperated by an ocean right now and
until i can get back to him, i really need to hear from the horses
mouth how this goes inside a person, i realsie not everyone is the
same, but at least it will give me an idea of what i am dealing with.
My husband is also native american, so i dont know if there are any
on this list who can also assist me. He is taking pills at the
moment, but there is talk of him going to injections because his
blood sugars keep fluctuating..
Many thanks
Anne
Hello,
I am a diabetic student studying psychology at Nottingham Trent
University (UK) and wish to ask you if you would take part in a
survey on the self-care behaviour of people with diabetes.
The study arises from difficulties many, including myself, suffer in
trying to meet all the complex demands placed on us if we are to
successfully manage the condition.
The aim is to produce a simple questionnaire that will be useful to
diabetics and their clinicians.
I need any people who have ‘Type 1′ or are ‘Insulin-Dependent’ to
take part.
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Re: Tax Scam:
Our local (Orlando, FL) TV stations also aired this story, so I know it
isn’t an "urban legend". BEWARE of giving out ANY personal info to ANYONE,
please, either via internet, telephone, or in person!
Sorry for the wide scale distribution of this official message from our
police department. The same group may be operating in your area.
—————- Begin Forwarded Message —————-
Date: 2/12/02 12:46 PM
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BizNet5 Automated Mailing
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SUBJECT: Tax Scam (Special Alert to the Public)
SOURCES: Nina M. Kirby, Customs, Treasury, U.S. Government
SUMMARY: The Michigan Department of Treasury recently received an alert
from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) about a fraudulent scam being
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Hi my name is Karen this is my first message to this group. My experience
has been with my mother who was type 1, my husband who is type 2, his dad
who was type 2, and my daughter who was just diagnosed last June with type
1. I find myself becoming a little obsessed with the subject of diabetes,
because I know what is down the road for my daughter who is 10. My mother
and I found a number of years ago that a low carb. diet was the only way to
control b.s. without taking huge amounts of insulin. We read Adkins,
Protein Power and several others, and found this was the way we all should
be eating. The silly points system they wanted my daughter on just didn’t
make sense. I had some very heated discussions with the dietitians and
nurses at the hospital. The dietitian asked where my degree in nutrition
was from, and I told her it was from real life experiences, cooking for my
mom in her last few years, I learned from all of the mistakes I made! When
I plan meals they start with a decent piece of protein then add low carb
veggies then some carbs like berries or melons. Keeping in mind that you
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Dear Folks,
I am newly diagnosed (at age 57) with diabetes, although I know a great deal
about it from self-study and working, as an herbalist, with diabetics. How
I missed seeing the symptoms in myself will remain one of my life’s great
mysteries. I began looking immediately for a forum with a view towards
curing or reversing the disease and stumbled upon this one. Just reading
the description on the home page and I knew I had found the right people to
be with. I am most grateful to have found you.
With my knowledge of natural healing, I was able to pretty much stabilize my
blood sugar with very minimal meds within four days, although it had been
way over 400. Now I intend to rebuild things to get off the meds entirely.
There is one thing which totally confuses me, however, and I’m wondering if
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