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The information posted below is in no way intended to replace professional medical advice. Diabetes care is specific and the information below may not apply to you. People posting to this list likely have diabetes, but probably do not have a medical background. Always speak with your healthcare team prior to making any changes regarding diabetes treatment.

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In this issue:
1. Not being good
2. Byetta?
3. Meals
4. Type 2 Diabetic
5. Avandia and Metformin Weight Gain
6. Pre-Diabetes Neuropathy
7. Does food stimulate the pancreas to release insulin?

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From: Linda Tatu
To: Support-Group@GlucoMenu.com
Subject: Not being good

Hi, I was diagnosed on August 7, 2005. I was a perfect patient for a while, but am now tired of eating properly. I was always a binge and secret eater and I see the pattern remerging. I am on two shots of Levemir a day and 2 shots of Byetta which I hate because it makes me sick to my stomach. I am slowing gaining weight and don't know what to do to get back on track. I have no will power.

Linda Tatu

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From: william donald
To: Support-Group@GlucoMenu.com
Subject: Not being good (response)

I want to encourage all within this group. One of the things that helped me is learning not to stress. Stress plays a role in a lot of our problems with this condition. I monitor eveything I eat and I have re-learned my eating habits. We cannot get where we want to be if we remain the same. Eating right and excercising have taken my average fasting blood sugars from the mid 200s to about 95 daily and my last HgbA1c was 5.1. I am not afraid anymore. I am no genius, super-athelete or nutrition guru. I just do all the research I can and use what works for me. Splenda is great, wheat is great and just plain old will power is great. You all can do it. I am not special. I pray we lick this thing and find a cure soon. I miss my NYC Cheesecake.

Bill Donald

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From: James, Sally
To: Support-Group@GlucoMenu.com
Subject: Byetta?

I have been taking Byetta for a year now for my Type 2. Initially it helped to decrease my appetite and I lost 25 lbs. in the first 5 months. Then it just stopped working on my appetite and I'm hungrier than ever. Have put back most of the weight I lost and am disgusted...anyone else have this experience?? My Endocrinologist seems to think I'm the ONLY one this has happened to. Would love to know if I am or not.

Sally James

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From: Nancy Weaver
To: Support-Group@GlucoMenu.com
Subject: Meals

Hi my nane is Nancy Weaver and i would like imformation on what to eat and what is good and what is bad for me to eat. hope you can help me thank you nancy

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From: Bernice
To: Support-Group@GlucoMenu.com
Subject: Type 2 Diabetic

I need to totally change my life around, I don't even know how to eat right. I am over weight. What to buy, Whats good for me. What steps should I take to start, my sugars are to high 10 - 14 or to low 2 - 3. I really need help. I want to make this change right now, before it is to late

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From: Von Sessions
To: Support-Group@GlucoMenu.com
Subject: Avandia and Metformin Weight Gain

I am wondering why did I gain so much weight after being diagnosed as a diabetic and taking avandia and metformin. Which one of these makes you gain weight?

Is this normal? I went from 160 to 192 lbs in 1 year. I think that is too much.

Have a Blessed day!!

Von

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From: Jamie Marie
To: Support-Group@GlucoMenu.com
Subject: Pre-Diabetes Neuropathy

Has anyone else on here had or known someone to have neuropathic symptoms with prediabetes?

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From: Christine
To: support-group@glucomenu.com
Subject: neuropathy (response)

The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse has the following information regarding neuropathy: "People with diabetes can develop nerve problems at any time, but the longer a person has diabetes, the greater the risk...

Diabetic neuropathy also appears to be more common in people who have had problems controlling their blood glucose levels, in those with high levels of blood fat and blood pressure, in overweight people, and in people over the age of 40."

They go on to give the following as causes for neuropathy:

"1. metabolic factors, such as high blood glucose, long duration of diabetes, possibly low levels of insulin, and abnormal blood fat levels

2. neurovascular factors, leading to damage to the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients to the nerves

3. autoimmune factors that cause inflammation in nerves

4. mechanical injury to nerves, such as carpal tunnel syndrome

5. inherited traits that increase susceptibility to nerve disease

6. lifestyle factors such as smoking or alcohol use"

Diagnosis is done by physical exam so you should definately discuss your symptoms with your doctor.

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From: Christine
To: William
Subject: Does food stimulate the pancreas to release insulin?

Hello,

For the healthy person without diabetes:

When glucose in the blood increases, the pancreas releases insulin. Insulin allows glucose to move from the blood and into the cell. The body is then able to use the glucose for energy.

For the person with Type 2 diabetes:

Insulin is produced and released by the pancreas. Insulin is not used effectively to move glucose from the blood and into the cell (the cells are resistant to insulin). As a result, glucose in the blood increases. The pancreas reacts by trying to make more insulin. Overtime this exhausts the pancreas and insulin production decreases.

Treating Type 2 diabetes:

1. Follow a healthy diet plan designed by you and your dietitian.
2. Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body weight as recommended by your doctor.
3. Take medication as recommended.
4. Test blood sugar levels as recommended.
5. Visit your health care providers on a regular basis.

Christine

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