Aug 31


I am looking for some email buddies that are diabetic and can share experiences with me. I am 32 and have had diabetes for over 20 years.

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8 Responses to “Is there any diabetics out there that would like to make email buddies?”

  1. turtle Says:

    I am a diabetic also. I am 46 years old. I have had it for nearly 10 years. I have some problems with my gluclose levels. They never seem to stay where they are supposed too. I eat all the right foods most of the time. Sometimes I fall off the wagon and eat something I shouldn’t. I don’t always remember to check my gluclose. I am due to go see the Dr. for my four month test, but I keep forgetting to make an appt. Sometimes I think I have alzheimers, but they tested me for it and I don’t. My gluclose levels stay really good when I walk. I try to walk a mile a day, but don’t always get too. I think I only had one diabetic reaction. I’m not sure because I have never had one before. I got really sick and felt kinda faint. It took me a little to feel better after I ate.

  2. subbie1952 Says:

    Join Yahoo group on diabetes. Drink Noni herbal fruit juice for diabetes.

    DEABETES MELLITUS
    By Dr.Rangadhar Satpathy

    Diabetes Mellitus is a clinical syndrome characterized by hyperglycemia (increase glucose level above normal in blood) due to absolute or relative deficiency of insulin caused by the degeneration or hypo activity of the B-cells of the pancreas. That causes the following metabolic disturbances.
    •Depress the glycogenesis (formation of glycogen from glucose) and increases glycogenolysis (convert of glucose from glycogen). So glycogen contains from liver and muscles low down and in blood the glucose level raises.
    •Glucose combustion (oxidation) is depressed in absence of insulin. So extra cellular glucose level rises
    •The rate of gluconeogenesis (formation of glucose from other than carbohydrates) increases. Thus glucose level in blood rises.
    •Depot fat mobilized and liver loaded with fats.
    •Ketone bodies are produced at a faster rate and can cause ketosis and diabetic coma.
    Diabetic can classified primarily in two types

    1) Type-1- insulin dependant diabetes mellitus (IDDM).
    2) Type-2 – Non-insulin dependant diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)

    The cause of Type-1- IDDM is various. Those are

    i) Genetic factor –HLA linked genetic predisposition.
    ii) Some viruses like EMC virus, Mengo virus 2T that destroys the
    Pancreatic B-cells.

    Pancreatic pathology: In type -1 – IDDM the islet of langerhans is infiltrated with mononuclear cells like activated macrophages, T lymphocytes, Natural killer cells and B lymphocytes. That condition is called ‘insulitis’. It causes the destruction of more or less all insulin secreting B-cells. So body produces little or no insulin.

    The cause of Type-2 – Non-insulin dependant diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) are:
    •Faulty life styles, over eating, obesity, lack of exercise.
    •Over weight predisposes the reaction in our liver and peripheral fat stores lead to pro-inflammatory and pro-Thrombotic (blood clotting) changes with elevated C Reactive Proteins (CRP), interleukin -6(Il-6), and fibrinogen (all made in the liver) plus platelet activation. These lead to hardening of the arteries, blood clots, HBP, heart attack, stroke and diabetes.
    •Constant dwelling on severe stress full situation causes diabetes. Stress elevates epinephrine, nor-epinephrine, ACTH, cortisol and prolactin that acts as an antagonist to insulin.
    Pancreatic pathology – In Type-2-NIIDDM deposition of amyloid on the islets tissues occur. But here very less no. of B-cells are destroyed. So in this case body produces enough insulin.
    Here increased hepatic production of glucose and resistance to the action of insulin are main cause of NIDDM.
    Insulin resistance may be due to
    • An abnormal insulin molecule
    • An excessive amount of circulating antagonist
    • Target tissue defects.

    ROLE OF NONI JUICE IN DIABETES
    1.Xeronine in Noni juice helps to clear up the resistance to the action of insulin by the following way.
    2.Xeronine combines with the inactive abnormal insulin molecule and help modify its rigidity to make it active.
    3.Xeronine combining with insulin helps more glucose combustion (oxidation) in peripheral tissues and also helps to enhance the cellular permeability to glucose. So that extra cellular glucose level falls.
    4.The habit of overeating in human being is the cause of obesity. The obese people generally feel hungry due to low serotonin levels. Obesity also causes the insulin resistance to glucose and hence the predisposing factors of Type-2-NIDDM. Noni helps to secrete more serotonin that eliminates the desire of eating more. So it indirectly prevents obesity and helps in preventing diabetes.
    5.Noni helps to enhance the body immunity power by the synergistic action of its all components in cellular level. Thus by modulating the immunity power it may help to correct the ‘insulitis’condition of pancreas in Type-1-IDDM so that it prevents from destruction of B-cells in pancreas and also activate the B-cells to produce more insulin
    6.Noni helps to reduce anxiety and lessens the stress response to some extent by elevating the serotonin level in blood.
    7.Improves sleep.
    Since the intake of sugar – even natural sugars – may be important to track in a diabetic’s diet, it is good to note that 4 ounces of Noni juice equals one fruit exchange.

    (Please Note: Type-1-IDDM should never substitute Noni juice for insulin shot. This type of diabetes may be able to reduce his or her insulin by using a natural supplement such as Noni juice under the supervision of a doctor).

  3. Doris D Says:

    Hi I am a diabetic also and took it when I was 10 now I’m 43 and am still here. If you want to talk to someone I would love to talk to you Seems like we’ve got a lot in common taking it so young and living to tell the tale. HA! My oldest daughter took Type 1 at 11 too. You can e-mail me at. Good Luck to you!

  4. Mulder Says:

    I can definitely relate to you. I was diagnosed as type 1 diabetic over 34 years ago (if you do the math, that makes me 43 - lol), and have had an “interesting” time, to say the least. Despite good control, I’ve dealt with complications from neuropathy, to retinopathy (last laser treatment in 1985, and everything is till fine, with 20/20 vision), heart disease (triple bypass in 1997), hypertension, hypoglycemic unawareness due to kidney disease, and ESRD, resulting in a SPK (Simultaneous Kidney Pancreas) transplant in 1992, and an isolated Kidney transplant in 1999. (I’m on the list again for SPK, as the last kidney I got is starting to go after 8 years). I think the hardest time, beside the renal failure which I was expecting (it was a slow process), was the swings in blood sugars that were a bit of a problem during adolescence, when the metabolism and body chemistry changed. Thank goodness that is over a llloonnnnngggg time now. :-) If you want to chat, or want to know more, feel free to e-mail!

  5. Dorothy and Toto Says:

    No, but check this out–

    According to recent studies conducted by the Pritikin Longevity Center, diabetes starts from too much fat in the diet and insufficient exercise, not malfunction of the pancreas as previously thought. The pancreas continues to produce insulin when you have diabetes but the body becomes insulin resistant. Research has shown that over 90% of diabetes cases can be CURED with diet and exercise. That means that you don’t have to have limbs removed due to diabetes-induced gangrene. You don’t have to go blind or suffer cardiovascular abnormalities because of diabetes. You can actually REVERSE these conditions with diet (nutrition, not weight loss) and exercise, and the removal of parasites and candida.

    Watch the 8-minute non-profit video , about diabetes diet.

  6. juicy Says:

    hi I’ve been diabetic for 2 .5 yrs and I’m 27 yrs old. since you have alot of knowledge with diabetes would like to ask you some questions.can you include your e-mail.

  7. I love my AGGIE!! Says:

    Sure. It would be nice to talk to someone that can relate to what I’m going through. I have been diabetic for 8 years. I was diagnosed at 18 years old.

  8. texas.okie Says:

    I have an diabetes group and would l love to have you join. if you send me you email address i will send you an invite or you can go to
    we have people from all walks of life and everyone is friendly and always eager to talk and help answer your questions.

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