Anyone have trouble with gluchopage and their liver. I am allergic to almost all of the diabetes pills available (they are in the sulfa family). I am taking...
I am a recently diagnosed Type II...as of 8/27/02. Type II is runs pretty strong in my family on both sides. I have four uncles and two aunts as well as my...
Well, Dahlia, I'm here in Austin, Tx, at this minute reading my mail on my friends' pc. Considering that I asked yahoo to close the box for my vacation - it...
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Did you know the ABCs of diabetes? A= hb1AC below 7.0 B= blood pressure below 135/85 C= LDL cholestorol below 100 Of the 3, LDL cholestorol of 100 is probably...
Why do I keep running into people who say things like "Within 8 years of diabetes your kidneys will fail, and you will be on dialysis and you have a high risk...
Hi! Off and on the messages I get have a change in font halfway through the Digest. Today this happened and then all these messages had lines drawn through...
Hi Frannie, I check my feet both night and morning for any damage whether I'm wearing socks or not. Anyway, as far as I am aware I have no nerve damage so I...
Dear Franie, Carmen and Charlene, and Dal, It was not my intention to upset any applecarts by passing on the information that I was given. Of course, people...
Hi Tina, Welcome to the group. I read your email and what I can't understand is why your doctor had prescribed such a high dose of Glucophage so long BEFORE...
Yes. Why wait till you have a problem. With the neuropathy, you might not feel something until you have a real problem on your hands or feet actually. You have...
I had my first panic attack when I went in for surgery about 20 years ago. It was the most terrifying personal experience I have ever had. I knew I was...
Hi All, I just want to say, that remembering the horrific events that took place at this time last year, I commiserate with you and wish you all more Peaceful ...
P.S.I know what hypos are I have had a few in the 40s and the 50s with insulin though. I unsterstand that you like wearing sandals and shoes with no socks....
I think It depends on the individual diabetic. I for one take iron b/c I am anemic. People should check with their doctors to find out what they need to do. ...
I look forward to my tests, as my numbers are always excellent and I like to brag about it. :) But now that my numbers are wonderful, the doctor no longer...
Hi All, I just want to tell you about something I learned the other day. This last week, I went to our local Diabetic group and because the speaker booked was...
What is the best type of monitor to get?? Once we are added to our new insurance I have to go get one and have NO IDEAL what to look for. If I go to a DME...
Hello my name is Tina, I am 28 yrs old and I was dx on Tuesday with diabetes. Lucky for me that I pcos and had been taking 1500 mg glucophage for over a year...
Enaparil is the generic for vasotec. My insurance company made me switch from vasotec because of the price. I have been taking vasotec for a number of years...
Thank you both, Dal and Fran for the info on this Vasotec stuff. I will ask, if I remember next time I need to speak to him or in January, but I feel sure that...
- John Ferman Re: Digest Number 538 ... We noticed that, John, but never mind.... better than not at all. C. ... Hi Dal, I've been around all the time, reading...
I am a new member and would like very much to talk to other type II. I have been a type II for 11 years and am experiencing a problem in my foot due to a...
Hi All, I have to tell someone besides my Mum, so I am telling you. I had an appointment with my Endo Professor this morning to find out the results of this...