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Dr. A — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:39:48 GMT

You wouldn't believe how many people know that diet and exercise helps prevent and cure Type 2 Diabetes . The problem with our society is that they don't apply to it and are very lazy. Its much easier to swallow poisen esp. when the medical doctors says its safe. No matter how convincing or influencial you are people are not going to listen. They have to make the commitment, they have to see it for themselves. Dr. A

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NZ Naturopath JS — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 04:47:23 GMT

Metformin Is a Cause of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Small studies and case reports have shown that 10 to 30 percent of patients who are prescribed metformin show signs of reduced vitamin B12 absorption leading to clinically significant abnormalities in about 30 percent of cases.

A recent cohort study2 conducted at the University Hospital of Strasbourg, France, examined patients with a diagnosis of metformin-associated cobalamin deficiency and concluded that metformin causes at least 6 percent of the incidence of vitamin B12 deficiency and that resulting hematologic abnormalities and peripheral neuropathy are quite common.

Different mechanisms have been proposed, including alterations in intestinal mobility, bacterial overgrowth, and interactions with a complex of intrinsic-factor/vitamin B12 and cubilin, an endocytic receptor involved in the absorption of cobalamin. B12-intrinsic factor complex uptake by ileal cell surface, a calcium-dependent process, also is affected by metformin because of impaired calcium availability.3-5

During the past five years, the increasing knowledge of the role of insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes has led to a linear widespread use of biguanides for the treatment of this condition and other conditions associated with insulin resistance, such as metabolic syndrome, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and polycystic ovary syndrome; therefore, in patients with vitamin B12 deficiency or evidence of peripheral neuropathy or macrocytosis, the use of metformin always should be considered within the differential diagnosis of food-bound B12 malabsorption. The clinical significance of metformin-induced low levels of serum vitamin B12 associated with an increase in serum homocysteine levels as a risk factor for vascular disease is still controversial. Calcium supplementation appears to be an effective treatment5 as well as intramuscular or oral crystalline cyanocobalamin. Discontinuation of metformin also should be considered in refractory cases;

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ahimsahu — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 21:09:15 GMT

I read Dorle's comment on 10/2. When my patients have tried to excercise and eat to have lower weight and nothing happens, it can be so frustrating. We have had great results by supplementing with Fish Oils and Vitamin D. It can really create a shift that allows exercise and whole foods to make a difference. You can search on this site for many great articles on Fish Oils and Vitamin D. They really help with Diabetes type 2.

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curious7 — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:36:28 GMT

The O'Jays said it best "For love of money, people will rob, they will kill." Think about all the new drugs, which have hit the market in the last year alone. Many have been tested by those who have a monatary connection with "Big Pharma," and every time we hear about all the side effects the FDA plays dumb. On the other hand they can count the money. People are dying and we cannot get a hand on thing because those who are trying to show some hanky-panky is going on at the FDA are shouted down. Even in light of death amoung those patients who use the garbage.

Fresh air, sunshine, farm fresh whole foods, prepared in ones own kitchen, by ones own hands, exercise, proper hydration, proper rest, and a good spiritual posture, and sleep at the proper time will go further than any thing "Big Pharma" can conceive.

Trouble is too many of us are not willing to make such changes, and we want the quick fix, which does not exist. Being healthy takes time, and sacrafice, and NOT being like everyone else. check out www.hacres.com, for some good practical help.

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rogainer — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:02:43 GMT

Just wanted to direction your attention to DeWayne McCulley at www.youtube.com (enter his name where it shows "search"). He has four or five short videos there on diabetes. McCulley almost died from a diabetic coma, (he wasn't aware he had diabetes), but survived, and went on to get off his diabetes medicines and eventually cure his own diabetes. He later wrote a book called "Death to Diabetes," which is quite good (you can find a good used book on Amazon at a reasonable cost), and he also has a DVD out (though I didn't really care much for his DVD). I stumbled upon McCulley at YouTube when I went there on another topic recommended by Dr. Mercola. I am reading his book for my own health (although I am not diabetic), and buying books to give to my diabetic relatives and some diabetic friends. His is a rather amazing story, that impressed me, and I hope others may find this to be helpful also!

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Ree — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:43:48 GMT

There was an interesting program on CNN (yeah I know...) the other night where they were talking about obesity and the resulting health problems. They interviewed an inner city woman who had started a big organic garden, which she was lead to do because her young son had developed all sorts of allergies. She was explaining that it is easier to get drugs and guns in their neigborhood than it is to get a tomato. The neighborhood stores sell lots of booze and cigarettes, chips, sodas, cereals and other processed foods but the people have absolutely no access to fresh fruit or vegetables. They live entirely on fast food and processed food. Is it any wonder there is so much obesity, epidemic health problems, not to mention the social problems resulting from such a poor diet. The sad thing is, these people have no choice in the matter. And if they suddenly should have access to fresh wholesome food, they don't know what to do with it. One of the children who came out of the store with 2 bags of chips, when asked about tomatoes said, "ugh, tomatoes are nasty."

This in my opinion is a form of genocide.

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J J — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:13:10 GMT

I got my HbA1c down from 7.9 to 6.0 on diet and exercise alone. I gave up sugar containing foods, white flour products, grains & high glycemic foods. I feel good and have a lot more energy. I do not feel deprived in any way because I like foods of all kinds and therefore I have a great variety to choose from. So, yes it can be done without meds and insulin. That was the first thing my doctor said to me was let's put you on some meds and named Avandia as the one she would use. I had heard and read about all the terrible side effects and declined saying I will do this without it and I did. I will continue this for the rest of my life because I am determined not to go on insulin or meds.

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HAPPY LADY — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 11:27:09 GMT

MY MOM IS A TYPE DIABETIC AND MY DAD . WE THINK IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THERE WATER.. MY MOM COULD TAKE NO MEDS. SHE JUST GOT SICK. SO WE STARTED HER ON SOMETHING NATURAL AND IT WORKED. NO MEDS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PRODUCT IS CALLED CELLULAR ENGERY AND NOW HER DEFENSE . THEY ARE GREAT PRODUCTS AND THEY WORK. THIS IS THE WEB YOU CAN CHECK IT OUT AT www.hamartin.com

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vince_203 — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:24:15 GMT

This is particularly disheartening as several mouths ago at the FDA meeting that allowed Advandia to stay on the selves Dr. Graham said a preliminary analysis showed Actos to be the safer drug. He also provided a number to injure for each month this drug remains on the market. Until the medical profession realizes that the first ;best;and only risk free treatment for this ailment is diet and exercise many more people will suffer needlessly.
Thanks Vince

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qtface — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:47:18 GMT

Have ryou ead of the chemical that is used to bleach flour? It is called "alloxan". It is used by medical researchers to INDUCE diabetes in lab animals used for research. Why is this drug allowed in the food supply and why is it not mentioned in relation to the climbing numbers of diabetics?

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labrat — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:14:46 GMT

The rise in the popularity of these drugs were spurred on by the P4P movement and the push to get DMII's HA1C's under 7. Failure of conventional glucose control spurred the need for more ammo in the arsenal. Compliance with P4P performance goals to attain those magical "target" numbers by any means is all that counts.

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samurai — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:01:57 GMT

Isn't it a lot less expensive to just simply pick up the fruit, and drop the potato chips with the meds?
"Here, take this pill. That way, while you are killing you, we will kill you too.... oh, and you will pay us handsomely for it!!"

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foxtroter_203 — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:21:06 GMT

So sad when Type II diabetes is both preventable and reversable with lifestyle changes.