http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/feed/? Latest topics Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:23:16 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/prosilver_magenta/site_logo.gif http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/feed/? http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/swine-flu-jab-t207.htm Imogen
There, don't have time to waffle today!!

Imz xx]]> GENERAL CHAT Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:39:09 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/swine-flu-jab-t207.htm#1196 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/swine-flu-jab-t207.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-1-chat-f3/any-pump-users-t165.htm DemonFairie just wondering what its like really, ive been reading the thing about the pump user in balance, but havnt really got any other info. TYPE 1 CHAT Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:49:38 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-1-chat-f3/any-pump-users-t165.htm#1077 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-1-chat-f3/any-pump-users-t165.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/board-information-f1/purpose-of-the-board-t50.htm Imogen I set up this board for the exchange of information and opinions about diabetes but also as a support for the emotional rollercoaster that sometimes comes along with the condition which, I feel, there is a lot less support for. BOARD INFORMATION Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:34:11 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/board-information-f1/purpose-of-the-board-t50.htm#207 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/board-information-f1/purpose-of-the-board-t50.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/new-t206.htm Ale1129 Hello, my name is Amber. Hoping to learn more about diabetes NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:18:04 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/new-t206.htm#1193 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/new-t206.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/anyone-had-injection-in-their-eye-t208.htm penny Sorry to post on such a squeamish subject. I have been type 2 diabetic for at least 12 years and my control for many years was really bad, metformin did nothing for me so last year they put me on insulin - magic, control at last. I have no major problems with my feet etc etc but my eyes are really damaged. Even though my blood pressure and sugars are controlled now since last year my eyes have been getting worse and worse and a lot of fluid is behind the middle of my eye. My Opthamologist ... TYPE 2 CHAT Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:23:16 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/anyone-had-injection-in-their-eye-t208.htm#1198 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/anyone-had-injection-in-their-eye-t208.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/type-2-diabetes-t113.htm ebony I was diagnosed with Diabetes Type 2 in March 2000, was put on Metformin and diet control, unfortunately in October 2004 after struggling for a long time with it out of control, and my doctor using me as a testing bag and trying different drugs, I was rushed into hospital where I spent about 10 days getting my blood sugar to a safe level and was put on insulin along with the Metformin. Have since moved back to Doncaster and when signed in at a surgery in 2005, I feel I am being left to get on ... TYPE 2 CHAT Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:20:42 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/type-2-diabetes-t113.htm#719 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/type-2-diabetes-t113.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/useful-links-f6/diabeteslist-free-classifieds-supplies-t205.htm bigbillys Hello all, My wife is a type 1 with insulin pump. We just started a free classifieds where people can list their excess diabetes supplies, pump supplies, and accessories. The site is new so there are only a few posts but please go and visit so we can get supplies mobilized to those who need them. The site is: http://www.diabeteslist.org USEFUL LINKS Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:57:44 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/useful-links-f6/diabeteslist-free-classifieds-supplies-t205.htm#1185 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/useful-links-f6/diabeteslist-free-classifieds-supplies-t205.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/hi-again-t200.htm Imogen Sorry I have not been on for a while, I had a major operation (hysterectomy/hernia repair) 10 weeks or so ago - and I have been feeling bad before and after that - but I am finally getting there now (just gone back to work). I have to say that the care in the hospital was fantastic apart from the fact that they knew bugger all about diabetes!!!!!!!!!!!! I was shocked, I can tell you!!!! Glad to see Nick and Clare have been holding the fort, and perhaps we can prop this board up a ... GENERAL CHAT Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:10:56 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/hi-again-t200.htm#1160 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/hi-again-t200.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/what-music-do-you-like-t204.htm mikep1979 ok folks something a little light here so what do you listen to??? here is a link to a guy who i found through a band he is part of. he is releasing this soon on his own. here is the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54JndUK2S2Q hope you enjoy mike GENERAL CHAT Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:28:39 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/what-music-do-you-like-t204.htm#1180 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/what-music-do-you-like-t204.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/useful-links-f6/my-useful-diabetes-sites-t118.htm kincaidston people's stories relating to diabetes useful little gizmo for keeping medicine cool my favourite snowboarding website free online football management game cartoon, that will cheer anybody up - beware knife wielding rabbit features ok i slipped in a couple of non diabetes links but ah well USEFUL LINKS Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:26:32 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/useful-links-f6/my-useful-diabetes-sites-t118.htm#750 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/useful-links-f6/my-useful-diabetes-sites-t118.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/not-sure-where-to-post-this-t202.htm mikep1979 Hi all, i wasnt to sure which section to post this in, but i just wanted clarification on what others thought of it. when i was a member of another diabetes site there were quite a few folks who were low carbing. i know this can be very good for type 2's who struggle with their levels. but what alarmed me was that there were people on there advocating no carbing!!!!! they were even telling type 1's to do it as it was safe!!!! im sorry and correct me if i am wrong but i am certain that ... TYPE 2 CHAT Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:03:02 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/not-sure-where-to-post-this-t202.htm#1164 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/not-sure-where-to-post-this-t202.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-1-chat-f3/whats-yours-t199.htm mikep1979
1) whats you cholestrol level??
2) whats insulins do you use??

mike]]> TYPE 1 CHAT Sat, 05 Sep 2009 11:43:47 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-1-chat-f3/whats-yours-t199.htm#1159 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-1-chat-f3/whats-yours-t199.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/useful-links-f6/frozen-shoulder-t203.htm mikep1979 hi guys, not sure if anyone on here has problems with their shoulder, but i thought id post this as i started to get some stiffness and thought nothing of it till i told my freind who is a physio and she told me it sounded like frozen shoulder to her. luckly for me it was very early in the first stage of it and i was able to minimise the effects of stage 2 by having regular sessions with a physio and making sure i did the exercises they gave me to. well enough waffle. here is the link http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00071 USEFUL LINKS Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:58:42 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/useful-links-f6/frozen-shoulder-t203.htm#1170 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/useful-links-f6/frozen-shoulder-t203.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/diet-and-recipes-f5/type-1-diet-t29.htm beaniequeenie Hi all, Just wondering what type of diet's the type-1's out there follow? I don't mean in terms of what you actually eat, more how you eat. When I was diagnosed I was told to snack all day: Breakfast - snack - lunch - snack - dinner - snack. But I really didn't eat that much before I was diagnosed and it can be hard work to eat all day! My dietician said I shouldn't HAVE to snack if I don't want to, so long as my sugar levels are fine. I can get from one meal to the next ... DIET AND RECIPES Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:21:35 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/diet-and-recipes-f5/type-1-diet-t29.htm#126 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/diet-and-recipes-f5/type-1-diet-t29.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/intensive-insulin-therapy-t194.htm Warren Hello everyone, I have been a type II diabetic for the past 10 years. Right now I'm on glucothage and two types of insulin. I take Lantis once a day to simulate what would be the normal basal insulin. When I have meals or snacks I take a quick acting insulin, Humalog to bolus the food being ingested. Following this regimen, requires that I take my blood sugars many times a day, I feel motivated to continue doing this because my blood sugars are very stable my last A1 C. was 5.3. Does ... TYPE 2 CHAT Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:59:39 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/intensive-insulin-therapy-t194.htm#1150 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/intensive-insulin-therapy-t194.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/warfarin-and-diabetes-t198.htm Nick

This is out of sheer interest as I have a number of patients with diverse IHR readings and wondered if diabetes fluctuations were mirrored?

Do tell........ I'm listening

Take care

Nick]]> GENERAL CHAT Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:58:39 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/warfarin-and-diabetes-t198.htm#1156 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/warfarin-and-diabetes-t198.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/exenatide-t197.htm Nick
Cheers

Nick]]> TYPE 2 CHAT Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:54:17 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/exenatide-t197.htm#1155 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/exenatide-t197.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/liraglutide-t196.htm Nick
Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee???

Best wishes

Nick]]> TYPE 2 CHAT Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:52:49 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/liraglutide-t196.htm#1154 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/liraglutide-t196.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/metformin-and-vidagliptin-mix-t195.htm Nick

Best wishes

Nick]]> TYPE 2 CHAT Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:50:47 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/metformin-and-vidagliptin-mix-t195.htm#1153 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/metformin-and-vidagliptin-mix-t195.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/one-long-lasting-jab-t136.htm Buffy Hi to you all, My husband is a type 2 diabetic and I look after him. He used to be on tablets but has progressed to insulin. He is to have one long lasting jab...... he is disabled and very inactive. He just potters about the house and when we go out he uses a scooter. The dose started at 12 units for the first 3 days, then up to 16 units for 4 days and so on. At the minute he is up to 30 units per day and the nurse said it could go up to way over 40 units. The reason he ... TYPE 2 CHAT Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:10:49 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/one-long-lasting-jab-t136.htm#958 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/one-long-lasting-jab-t136.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/swine-flu-t193.htm mikep1979
just thought id let you know

mike]]> GENERAL CHAT Sun, 02 Aug 2009 13:49:49 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/swine-flu-t193.htm#1145 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/swine-flu-t193.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/tip-for-getting-rid-of-verrucas-t192.htm beaniequeenie I recently caught a verruca at the gym. (Majorly unimpressed at it was the one & only time since being diagnosed that I have gone anywhere without shoes/socks) Ran out to get Bazuka, cos that clears them up nice an quick. Only to see a big warning that diabetics can't use it, or any of them products. Was told that I needed to see my dr to get it treated, went to him and got a referal put in to the podiatrist. After two weeks and still no appointment letter I took matters into my ... GENERAL CHAT Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:24:50 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/tip-for-getting-rid-of-verrucas-t192.htm#1142 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/tip-for-getting-rid-of-verrucas-t192.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/new-once-daily-treatment-for-type-2-t188.htm Nick New once-daily treatment for Type 2 diabetes Copied in it's entirety from Diabetes UK site Nick 07 July 2009 A new treatment for Type 2 diabetes has hit the headlines today. Liraglutide (Victoza), a once-daily injectable treatment for Type 2 diabetes, is pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk’s latest brainchild. From the Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) family of drugs, it can be taken any time of day, irrespective of meals. It helps to control Type 2 diabetes by stimulating ... TYPE 2 CHAT Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:14:06 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/new-once-daily-treatment-for-type-2-t188.htm#1126 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/new-once-daily-treatment-for-type-2-t188.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-1-chat-f3/eye-testing-t189.htm beaniequeenie I have my eye test next week. This is a 6 month check though, so I'm a bit worried. Last time (at my yearly one) they were arguing as to if there was something on the back of my eye or not. Even so they didn't seem to concerned. But I do panic over these things. I'm just wondering, if they did find anything would that definitly mean I would have to have my eye lasered? Or are there other things you can do? Don't really fancy the idea of a laser in my eye (fancy the idea of going blind ... TYPE 1 CHAT Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:17:37 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-1-chat-f3/eye-testing-t189.htm#1133 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-1-chat-f3/eye-testing-t189.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-d-t186.htm mikep1979 everyone im mike and i am 29 (30 soon) and have been type 1 for over 9 years now well i did use another site till recently but have found it to have gone a little off direction and no longer the site it should be. so i have been looking for other sites to see what they are like. i hope to be able to meet some nice people on here and look forward to discusing quite a few things with you all mike NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:26:07 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-d-t186.htm#1120 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/hello-d-t186.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/diagnosis-of-diabetes-t191.htm afteam Welcome to M.V Hospital for Diabetes, established by late Prof. M.Viswanathan, Doyen of Diabetology in India in 1954 as a general hospital. In 1971 it became a hospital exclusively for Diabetes care. It has, at present, 100 beds for the treatment of diabetes and its complications. Over the years it has grown to be one of the largest referral centre for Diabetes, with 200,000 patients registered to-date. For more information, Visit us at: http://mvhospitalfordiabetes.blogspot.com/ NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:53:19 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/diagnosis-of-diabetes-t191.htm#1136 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/diagnosis-of-diabetes-t191.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/what-do-you-do-for-fun-t190.htm mikep1979
me i like to make furniture and also to do marathons and ironman events to. i am a bit of a sports nut lol]]> GENERAL CHAT Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:20:27 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/what-do-you-do-for-fun-t190.htm#1134 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/what-do-you-do-for-fun-t190.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/latest-nice-report-on-diabetes-t185.htm Nick
http://www.nice.org.uk/nicemedia/pdf/T2DUpdate.pdf

Nick]]> GENERAL CHAT Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:59:13 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/latest-nice-report-on-diabetes-t185.htm#1118 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/latest-nice-report-on-diabetes-t185.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/useful-links-f6/wavesense-t187.htm mikep1979
it is www.wavesense.co.uk

hope you like the site ]]> USEFUL LINKS Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:37:53 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/useful-links-f6/wavesense-t187.htm#1125 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/useful-links-f6/wavesense-t187.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/exercise-f11/what-exercise-do-you-do-t80.htm Imogen
I walk and do housework!!!]]> EXERCISE Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:49:14 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/exercise-f11/what-exercise-do-you-do-t80.htm#355 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/exercise-f11/what-exercise-do-you-do-t80.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/new-member-t184.htm eileen hi everyone i am insulin dependant and have been for about 19yrs now BUT i live in france and have get depressed when i can,t get through to my doctors about controlling my diabetes at certain times as i have recently changed my insulin LOW LOW LOW at night iam on a 24hr lantus and quick acting actrapid for meals , sorry to be a moaner as i am just introducing my self does anybody else out there have similar problems my doctor speaks great english BUT !!!!! NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELVES Thu, 28 May 2009 08:23:17 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/new-member-t184.htm#1113 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/new-members-introduce-yourselves-f2/new-member-t184.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-1-chat-f3/how-do-you-cope-t182.htm xclairex Hey just wondering if anyone can help or suggest something. I have had type 1 diabetes since I was eleven and have never accepted it and don't think I ever will. I never use to take my insulin properly and was constantly ill. I finally started to after changing diabetic clinics when I moved and things started to go great . I was put on DAFNE and it suited me. Then I dunno what happened I have stopped taking blood tests and often forget to take my insulin . And I have no interest in it what ... TYPE 1 CHAT Mon, 04 May 2009 00:12:53 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-1-chat-f3/how-do-you-cope-t182.htm#1109 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-1-chat-f3/how-do-you-cope-t182.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-1-chat-f3/your-last-hba1c-t114.htm DemonFairie
my last one was a few weeks ago and it was 8.7 which is the best i can remembering it being! i put it all down to the DAFNE course!!

what was your last one? ]]> TYPE 1 CHAT Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:15:12 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-1-chat-f3/your-last-hba1c-t114.htm#722 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-1-chat-f3/your-last-hba1c-t114.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/new-tea-to-help-type-2-s-t183.htm Nick Wonder what it tastes like though?? The 'Vomitoria' bit kind of puts me off!!!! Nick African Tea Offers Promising Treatment For Type-2 Diabetes enlarge Could a special African tea be used to treat type-2 diabetes? (Credit: iStockphoto/Manuela Weschke) ScienceDaily (May 11, 2009) — Researchers are attempting, with the help of a special African tea, to develop a new treatment for type-2 diabetics. The tea is used as a treatment in traditional Nigerian medicine and ... TYPE 2 CHAT Mon, 11 May 2009 14:27:24 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/new-tea-to-help-type-2-s-t183.htm#1110 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/new-tea-to-help-type-2-s-t183.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/restless-leg-syndrome-t181.htm Nick For your info Nick Restless Legs Syndrome: New Treatment Improves Sleep ScienceDaily (Apr. 30, 2009) — A drug widely used to treat seizures and anxiety appears to be an effective treatment for restless legs syndrome (RLS) and helps people with the disorder get a better night's sleep, according to a new study.* RLS affects up to one in ten people. The 12 week study involved 58 people with RLS. Of the group, 30 people received the drug pregabalin and the rest received placebo. ... GENERAL CHAT Fri, 01 May 2009 17:14:51 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/restless-leg-syndrome-t181.htm#1108 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/restless-leg-syndrome-t181.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/view-but-no-replies-t174.htm Nick
This is our best aid to talking and asking things and commenting.....please don't let it all go to the dogs!

Remember... It's Good to Talk !!!!!!


Nick]]> GENERAL CHAT Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:27:21 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/view-but-no-replies-t174.htm#1090 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/view-but-no-replies-t174.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-1-chat-f3/diabetes-research-need-volunteers-t180.htm sooda Hello. I am a currently doing my masters in health psychology in Birmingham (Aston University) and my main project involves conducting 1-to-1 interviews with undergraduate students who have type 1 diabetes. I am exploring undergraduate students' experiences of managing their type 1 diabetes at University, what kinds of difficulties they faced, how they overcame these, comparing living at home with parents to living independently (at university) and managing your diabetes, etc. I would ... TYPE 1 CHAT Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:08:09 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-1-chat-f3/diabetes-research-need-volunteers-t180.htm#1098 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-1-chat-f3/diabetes-research-need-volunteers-t180.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/counterfeit-needles-t178.htm Nick And another!! All fun today Nick Counterfeit NovoFine needles discovered in England 27 March 2009 A small number of counterfeit NovoFine needles have been discovered in the UK, warn Novo Nordisk and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The needles are not made by Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of NovoFine needles. The counterfeit needles are sized Fine 31g x 6mm and have the batch number 08J02S, expiry 08/2013. They are used with Novo ... GENERAL CHAT Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:19:40 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/counterfeit-needles-t178.htm#1094 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/counterfeit-needles-t178.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/test-glucose-painlessly-t179.htm Nick Let's hope they go on to manufacture it! Nick Blood Testing, Mosquito Style: Electronic Device Lets Diabetics Test Glucose Painlessly Grad student Geoffrey Thomas and Martin Mintchev, director of the Low Frequency Instrumentaion Lab, work on the prototype of the Electronic Mosquito. (Credit: Ken Bendiktsen) ScienceDaily (Apr. 25, 2009) — A skin patch could one day provide a less-invasive alternative for diabetics who need to take regular samples of their own blood to keep glucose ... GENERAL CHAT Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:55:21 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/test-glucose-painlessly-t179.htm#1095 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/test-glucose-painlessly-t179.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/insulin-pen-recall-t177.htm Nick And another warning Nick Product recall - insulin pen injection devices 19 March 2009 The following faulty insulin pen injection devices are being recalled: Owen Mumford Autopen® Classic (1 unit 3ml), 1-21 units. Product code: AN3810. Affected lots: CJF, DBR, DEX, DMP, DND BRG and CCW. The manufacturers warn that the affected devices may fail to correctly dispense insulin. Autopen Classic (1 unit 3ml) devices - pictured below - are the only devices affected and are ... GENERAL CHAT Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:18:20 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/insulin-pen-recall-t177.htm#1093 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/insulin-pen-recall-t177.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/warning-failing-insulin-pumps-t176.htm Nick For your info...published by Diabetes UK Health Professional Site Nick Warning about failing insulin infusion pump 09 April 2009 A medical device alert has been issued by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) relating to the Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump. People using the Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump, up to serial number 10006093, may experience a failure of the device 'up' and/or 'down' buttons. These buttons are necessary to adjust the dosage ... GENERAL CHAT Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:17:08 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/warning-failing-insulin-pumps-t176.htm#1092 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/warning-failing-insulin-pumps-t176.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/view-but-no-replies-t175.htm Nick
This is our best aid to talking and asking things and commenting.....please don't let it all go to the dogs!

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Nick]]> GENERAL CHAT Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:28:00 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/view-but-no-replies-t175.htm#1091 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/view-but-no-replies-t175.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/retinopathy-results-t53.htm Imogen I had a letter to say that "your eye photographs were satisfactory"... from a "Mary Whitehouse" (wondered what she was doing these days!!!)... Does that mean that my eye test was OK or that the photographs they took were good and the results would be with me in the future!!! Some people's grasp of the English language leaves something to be desired! TYPE 2 CHAT Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:40:21 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/retinopathy-results-t53.htm#210 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/retinopathy-results-t53.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/type-2-figs-for-you-t173.htm Nick I was at a Diabetes Research Conference the other day and they gave projected figures for Type 2 diabetics which makes scary reading. Europe in 2000 around 48 million ~ in 2025 nearly 60 million North America in 2000 25 million ~ 2025 nearly 40 million SE Asia in 2000 nearly 40 million ~ in 2025 over 80 million Western Pacific in 2000 40 million ~ in 2025 over 75 million In total including other areas, the projected numbers are over 300 million diagnosed with the disease. Remember ... GENERAL CHAT Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:35:33 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/type-2-figs-for-you-t173.htm#1085 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/type-2-figs-for-you-t173.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/meds-get-more-expensive-t172.htm Nick I was at a conference the other day and they quoted something like £1 million an hour in the UK for care! Figures are now running at 1 person diagnosed with diabetes every 3 minutes around the world!!! Nick Diabetes Treatment Becomes More Complex, Costly ScienceDaily (Nov. 3, 2008) — A progressively more complex and expensive array of treatments for type 2 diabetes is being prescribed to an increasing number of adults, according to a new report in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Because ... GENERAL CHAT Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:48:17 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/meds-get-more-expensive-t172.htm#1084 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/meds-get-more-expensive-t172.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/low-carbs-now-better-t171.htm Nick The wheel goes around again ! Nick Low-carb Diets Prove Better At Controlling Type 2 Diabetes ScienceDaily (Jan. 8, 2009) — In a six-month comparison of low-carb diets, one that encourages eating carbohydrates with the lowest-possible rating on the glycemic index leads to greater improvement in blood sugar control, according to Duke University Medical Center researchers. Patients who followed the no-glycemic diet experienced more frequent reductions, and in some cases elimination, ... GENERAL CHAT Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:43:15 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/low-carbs-now-better-t171.htm#1083 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/low-carbs-now-better-t171.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/saliva-test-for-type-11-trials-t170.htm Nick For your info Nick ScienceDaily (Jan. 20, 2009) — Scientists in Oregon and India are reporting an advance toward developing the first saliva test to diagnose and monitor effectiveness of treatment for Type 2 diabetes. The number of cases of that disease (18 million in the United States alone) has doubled during the last 30 years in parallel with the epidemic of obesity. Researchers say their work represents the first comprehensive description of the proteins in the saliva of patients ... GENERAL CHAT Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:39:43 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/saliva-test-for-type-11-trials-t170.htm#1082 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/saliva-test-for-type-11-trials-t170.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/more-about-statins-t169.htm Nick More about Statins if you can take them. Nick Ongoing Statin Therapy Associated With Lower Risk Of Death ScienceDaily (Feb. 14, 2009) — Patients with high cholesterol levels who continually take statins appear to have a lower risk of death over four to five years, regardless of whether they already have diagnosed heart disease, according to a report in the February 9 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Statin drugs have been shown to ... GENERAL CHAT Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:37:07 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/more-about-statins-t169.htm#1081 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/more-about-statins-t169.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/statins-and-pregnancy-t168.htm Nick For your info Nick Statin Warning For Pregnant Women ScienceDaily (Dec. 10, 2008) — Pregnant women or those hoping to start or extend a family should talk to their physician about avoiding using the cholesterol-lowering drugs statins, say scientists. Current clinical guidelines already recommend that women who are pregnant should stop taking statins but the advice is based on the knowledge that cholesterol is essential for normal fetal development. Indeed, a 2007 study ... GENERAL CHAT Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:35:29 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/statins-and-pregnancy-t168.htm#1080 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/statins-and-pregnancy-t168.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/blood-pressure-treatment-research-proced-t167.htm Nick Not sure that this would be used for diabetics, but I'll let you know if I see anything more about it. Nick World-first High Blood Pressure Treatment Trialled In Australia ScienceDaily (Apr. 12, 2009) — A world-first breakthrough to treat high blood pressure has been successfully trialled in Melbourne, Australia. The clinical trial showed significant improvement in blood pressure of participants who were given a new catheter-based treatment where blood pressure lowering medication ... GENERAL CHAT Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:31:30 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/blood-pressure-treatment-research-proced-t167.htm#1079 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/general-chat-f7/blood-pressure-treatment-research-proced-t167.htm