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Major international collaboration offers new clues to genetics of type 2 diabetes 30 March 2008 An international collaboration of scientists from Europe and the US has identified six new genes that play a role in the development of type 2 diabetes, extending the total number of genes implicated...

Since diagnosis in Feb 08 things seem to be intensified. Before diagnosis - normal headache no problems just get on with it since diagnosis - crushing headaches unable to move, feel dizzy and slightly sick before diagnosis - hard graft no major problems normal aches and pains get on with it...

Good to know This is an online magazine that I have just been perusing whilst waiting for the washing to finish. This is recommended under the health pages as a typical days diet for diabetics Breakfast: Bowl of porridge made with semi skimmed milk or 2 slices of wholemeal toast with...

This was copied and pasted from an article in yesterdays Daily Mail A 'bin liner' that sits inside the gut and stops it absorbing calories from food could be a radical new treatment for diabetes. The 2ft-long plastic sheath acts as a barrier between food and the lining of the small intestine...

I keep going over this article but my brain isnt digesting the information. I would really appreciate any comments http://www.nhs.uk/news/2008/06June/Page ... sease.aspx

This might have been talked about before and I promise I have been searching the forum for the information. I was in the gym on tuesday just doing my warm up when I felt really rough....luckily my trainer was on hand to help me off the machine and sat down with a sweet biscuit and told not to...

For those who already have children past this age, this is hilarious. For those who have children this age, this is not funny. For those who have children nearing this age, this is a warning. For those who have not yet had children, this is birth control. The following came from an anonymous...

Curing a Cough The owner of a drugstore arrives at work to find a man leaning heavily against a wall. The owner goes inside and asks his clerk what’s up. "He wanted something for his cough, but I couldn’t find the cough syrup," the clerk explains. "So I gave him a laxative and told him to...

How to clean your mouse... This memo is from an unnamed computer company. It went to all field engineers about a computer peripheral problem. The author of this memo was quite serious. The engineers rolled on the floor. Mouse balls are now available as FRU (Field Replacement Unit) therefore...

HELP My toenails on both big toes are growing in and when I mentioned it to my diabetic nurse she didnt say anything. I know I have to watch this sort of thing and I wont be seeing my nurse until mid october. It is starting to get very painful. I had them done once before when I lived in...

THE 7 WONDERS OF THE WORLDA group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present Seven Wonders of the World. Though there was some disagreement, the following got the most votes: 1. Egypt's Great Pyramids 2. Taj Mahal 3. Grand Canyon 4. Panama Canal 5. Empire State...

Hi all have been reading the forum a lot. Have only recently been diagnosed type 2. Am not testing and nurse wants me to do just diet and exercise have lost 14 kilos and due to walking 4 to 6 miles a week at least have gained muscle. Will buy a skipping rope and a hula hoop soon. Also want to...