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This is the story of the inexpensive hormone that can displace up to $20 billion in direct pharmaceutical sales yearly—if only the truth becomes known. http://www.lifeextension.com/Magazine/2007/7/report_diabetes/Page-01

A couple of months ago I began taking a B12 supplement! Conclusions Long term treatment with metformin increases the risk of vitamin B-12 deficiency, which results in raised homocysteine concentrations. Vitamin B-12 deficiency is preventable; therefore, our findings suggest that regular...

I attended the docs this morning to receive the Flu Jab. Was also offered the Pneumonia Jab; I thought for a second and then agreed to have it. Nurse advised me the pneumonia Jab is for life; just once, never to be had again. I asked if I did contract pneumonia could I get my money back; she...

Massive spike!!!!!!! I woke up this morning and was shocked to see a massive spike on my lawn. It was made from metal and roughly 6 foot long. Morning Highs A new family recently moved in next door. We believe they smoke cannabis when they first wake which leads to morning highs causing...

Hi everyone Diagnosed type two 5 years ago. Prescribed 2 x metformin per day. 500mg each. BMI at diagnosis was 24. All other stats like blood pressure, cholesterol etc. were fine. With low carbing the metformin was cut to 1 per day. C1 was always 7 or below. About a year ago I tried the...

Hi everyone Diagnosed type two 5 years ago. Prescribed 2 x metformin per day. 500mg each. BMI at diagnosis was 24. All other stats like blood pressure, cholesterol etc. were fine. With low carbing the metformin was cut to 1 per day. C1 was always 7 or below. About a year ago I tried the...

http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/14045678.php Of course there are lots of studies and scare stories out there so we need to be level headed when reading such reports. I did however find this interesting reading. The reliance of doctors on two hour glucose tolerance test results allows people to...

The association between Alzheimer’s and diabetes 2 is long-established: type 2 sufferers are two to three times more likely to be struck by this dementia than the general population(9). There are also associations between Alzheimer’s and obesity(10) and Alzheimer’s and metabolic syndrome (a...

I am so lucky that I currently do not require the services of what’s left of the countries’ social safety net. Of course that could change for me, as it could for anyone, regardless of current assets. “Nothing is permanent,” as someone once said. Anyhow, when I read horror stories like the one...

As the queues lengthen at the foodbanks, our money is used to subsidise grouse and shotguns. That is all you need to know about how and by whom we are governed. http://www.monbiot.com/2014/04/28/the-shooting-party/

There are those who suffer poor health because of complications with their disability, including diabetics. Because of this they may be able to claim benefit help, and so they should. Thankfully I am in the position where my health and financial circumstances mean I do not need to seek such...

The government is preparing to oust Atos Healthcare from its £500m contract administering millions of fit-for-work tests for sick and disabled people, according to documents seen by the Guardian Atos has become the lightning rod for widespread public and political anger over the health test...

Started Newcastle Diet early August 2013. Stopped after 12 days as fasting levels reached low fours. Went form 11 ¾ stone to 10. Stopped 2x500g metformin at start of diet so no meds for 3 months now. Lowest HBAC1 with meds was 6.7 Lowest cholesterol was 5.1 Nurse just called with HBAC1. 6.4...

Interesting read. Use the "next>" tag at the top of the page to move through the pages. A Monday to Sunday daily menu about 6 pages in. Link below. http://vegetarian.org.uk/campaigns/diab ... index.html

I Know I know the crease beneath your eyes I know your lips your brow your chin I know the hair that clothes your head I know the surface of your skin I know the rhythm of your breath I know your movements when you sleep I know the moment you awake I know the promise I will keep I know when...

The manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline, has admitted concealing data about the damaging side-effects of the drug, and there is evidence of the drug's harmful effects. But, despite this, GSK is not prepared to settle claims in the UK without a court fight. http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2013 ...

In their 40 years of practice after leaving medical school, doctors hear about what works ad hoc, from sales reps, colleagues and journals. But those colleagues can be in the pay of drug companies – often undisclosed – and the journals are, too. And so are the patient groups. And finally...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012 ... n-goldacre The drugs don't work: a modern medical scandal The doctors prescribing the drugs don't know they don't do what they're meant to. Nor do their patients. The manufacturers know full well, but they're not telling. Drugs are tested by their...

I had my 6 month review yesterday with my diabetic nurse. She’s great. Always checks my weight, blood pressure, urine and takes blood sample for lab. She ensures I receive an annual visit to the podiatrist and have my eyes scanned etc. I was sitting on the seat yesterday, relaxed, while the...