i’ve been hearing that vitamin e can help eliminate possible harmful
complications such as blindness, kidney failure, amputations, etc.
is there any truth to that? i know that nutrition is only one
component of managing diabetes (in addition to blood sugar and
exercise), but is "e" all it’s cracked up to be? if anyone can
comment i’d appreciate it.
thanks
i’ve been hearing that vitamin e can help eliminate possible harmful
complications such as blindness, kidney failure, amputations, etc.
is there any truth to that? i know that nutrition is only one
component of managing diabetes (in addition to blood sugar and
exercise), but is "e" all it’s cracked up to be? if anyone can
comment i’d appreciate it.
thanks
Hello, Friends,
Nice to see you all again. We are currently preparing an
inspirational calendar for 2003, and we are selling TalkOnDiabetes
sweatshirts for those of you who will be facing the upcoming winter.
Please visit the TalkOnShop in the upcoming weeks for more details.
Here are the latest health headlines:
In the News Section:
American Type 2s Still Need Lifestyle Changes
Soy May Be Protective in Type 2 Menopausal Women
Trial Shows Spray Effective On Neuropathy
FDA Approves Irbesartan For Diabetic Nephropathy
Walking to School: Fitness vs. Safety
French Fries, Chips Get Fat Makeover
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does vitamin e really play a role in staving off the ill-effects of
diabetes? if so, is there a dosage or product that i should look
into. i know that this group doesn’t sell products, but a point in
the right direction would be nice.
thank you kindly
I have already been advised against this by a pharmacist and the
ADA. I wonder if any of you can shed some light on this.
My diabetes is caused by my goiter from an overactive thyroid. The
last time I had my HGA1c it was 7.8, the time before that it was
7.6.
My doctor is on vacation and he had his Nurse Practioner see me. I
told her that my thyroid had been over active and that it was
starting to get back into the normal range because I was feeling much
better. My TSH was 1.33. It had been down to 0.4, so it’s getting
back to norm slowly.
Now here’s the part about Glyburide. My perscription says to take
1/2 tablet 30 minutes before breakfast. The full dose is 2.75 of
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Just wanted to let the group know about a new on-line study Stanford
is sponsering for people living with diabetes type II, heart disease,
and/or lung disease. This FREE six week on-line workshop teaches
skills to manage a chronic health conditions. Subjects covered
include 1)techniques to deal with problems such as frustration,
fatigue, pain, and isolation 2)appropriate exercise for maintaining
and improving strength and flexibility 3)appropriate use of
medications 4)communication skills 5)healthy eating 6)breathing and
relaxation
7)making informed treatment decisions
Is kidney bean extract effective for non-diabetic hypoglycemia or
diabetes and what would be a good source for it?
I believe these two links allege that grains are not a healthy choice -
is it safe to eat small amounts of whole grain bread with non-diabetic
hypoglycemia or diabetes?
Thank you, Mike
Dick,
Here is a listing of the chemical compounds, and the
effects of each on the body…..
Years ago I was told by a "guru" that the only fruit
to each was figs!!
All the best
Michael
Chemicals and their Biological Activities in: Ficus
carica L. (Moraceae) — Echte Feige (Ger.), Feigenbaum
(Ger.), Fico (Ital.), Fig, Figueira (Port.), Figuier
Commun (Fr.), Higo (Sp.), Higuera Comun (Sp.)
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I have a guava tree and from previous know
information, this fruit leaves and bark do contain a
wide variety of chemical compounds more so than most
other fruit, it is like the fruit of fruits for all
Anti chemicals in one placel.
Two chemicals that are in the leaves have Antidiabetic
properties…
Quercetin….which has the highest concentration in
the folowwing
Highest Evening Primrose Oil - leaf
has four times than it next source which is
mayapople found in the Resin, or sap. Third
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"The people who complain the loudest about the health care
industry being our of control with outrageous costs for everything
they need, and who can’t afford the high cost of drugs, are the same
ones who never took a second thought about taking care of themselves
in the first place."
That’s just your guess as there is nothing to support your statement.
There’s a lot more going on then just making wrong choices. By your
reasoning we should just have people dying in the streets, or perhaps
euthenasia for those underserving of life?
I have adequate health care but I still recognize the need for a better
health care delivery system and one that is available for everyone who needs
it, not just for the deserving.
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