Search Results

  1. Z

    Type 2 giving platelets Corvid 19 dilemma

    I'm Type 2 for over 10 years and also male with blood group A, so more susceptible to adverse symptoms from Corvid 19. I am giving platelets tomorrow, but I'm being harassed by my family to not go because of the risk. They are being particularly hard on me. However, I'm not considered a high...
  2. Z

    White flour contains diabetes-causing contaminant alloxan

    Another reason to keep off white bread. naturalnews.com/008191_alloxan_diabetes.html
  3. Z

    Porridge

    I have started making a porridge from approximately equal amounts of the following ingredients (I probably cut down on the oats). Ground almonds Whey protein isolate Porridge oats (helps the thickening process a bit) I use unsweetened soya milk (Alpro light) and finish it off with a dose of...
  4. Z

    Article in NewScientist on cause of insulin resistance

    "A gene that helps muscle cells burn fat can be radically altered and switched off if the cells carrying it are exposed to fat ....the altered cells become so engorged with unburnt fat, they become "diabetic", no longer accepting signals from the hormone insulin, which normally triggers the...
  5. Z

    Chips

    Made some chips with kohlrabi yesterday. Not a bad substitute considering the significant reduction in carbs: http://www.carb-counter.org/veg/search/Kohlrabi/1100
  6. Z

    Antioxidants bad for diabetic

    This NewScientist article suggests that taking antioxidants can decrease the benefits of exercise for reducing insulin resistance. The message is get off the pills and stick with fruit and veg. http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17108-vitamin-supplements-may-cut-benefits-of-exercise.html
  7. Z

    New treatment for Type 2 diabetes :-)

    Need a guaranteed way to reduce your blood sugar, then give the following a try: http://www.hudsonsafetyproducts.com/sit ... page/45031 Would anyone like to be a guinea pig, before I give it a go. :D
  8. Z

    Anyone heard of Emulin

    Seems to be a compound from citrus fruits that can significantly reduce blood sugar. Its use is as an additive to normal foods to reduce their glycemic impact on the body. see: http://www.local6.com/news/16314509/detail.html and: http://www.atmmetabolics.com/FAQ2.htm I wonder if that...
  9. Z

    "Testosterone Can Cure/Treat Diabetes in Men"

    Anyone seen the following and/or know more about the treatment. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/2/prweb673514.htm
  10. Z

    Any harm in taking more Metformin

    I have been diagnosed Type II abound six months ago, and with strict diet control I manage to have under 6 BS levels while taking 1 500mg metformin with meals in the evening. If I took more metformin would I be able to reduce my BS levels even further and what would the long term consequences...