Thanks

[Guest guest]

Dear ,

Thank you so much for your positive comments on this list. I am glad

that the members have been able to add to your knowledge of diabetes so

that you were able to be part of your own treatment.

Good job, list members!!!! Keep it up!

, list owner

[Guest guest]

:

Congratulations on the great weight loss and the control you have

achieved. I thought I was doing well, but you are doing even better. I

lost 48 pounds so far, but it took me almost 11 months to do it. I am

also on the ADA diet provided by my HMOs dietitian. How is your HbA1c.

That is the real test of how we are doing. Keep up the good work and

have a wonderful, healthy holiday.

Erwin

[Guest guest]

I am glad you stood up for you right to learn more about your diabetes.

Good for you!!!!

Gail

[Guest guest]

Oops, that should be standing up for YOUR right to learn more about your

diabetes.

Never type when your fingernails are wet with polish.

Gail

[Guest guest]

WOW ,

42 lbs since September?! Thats terrific. I'm glad you found the info you

needed to confront your doc and get what you should have in the first place!

What a shame that we have to do this

Keep up the great work!

Meenie

Thanks

>From: lamb614@... (Lambie)

>

>Hi All-

>I have not posted to the list although I have been lurking on it since I

>was diagnosed Sept. 16, 1999. I am type 2, controlled by diet and

>exercise.

>

>If it were not for this list, I would not have bounced back as well as I

>have so far. The list made me aware of the type of care I should be

>demanding from my doctor and I went back and got it.

>

>The day I was diagnosed, I asked him if I should get an appointment to

>see a dietician so I could eat the right things. He did not think that

>was necessary and later gave me his idea of a good lunch to eat to lose

>weight and help my diabetes: a yogurt and a diet pop!!!! I'm no

>dietician, but I do know that is a poor lunch! He also did not think I

>needed to test by BG.

>

>After reading this list and other web sites, I realized that the

>numbness in my feet must be peripheral neuropathy and went back to the

>doctor to demand more education and I got it. I saw the CDE and a

>dietician, I got a meter. I am on the ADA diet and I have lost 42 pounds

>since mid-September. I exercise. My BG is controlled and I never felt

>better.

>

>I think this list is a great source of knowledge and compassion. I also

>feel that you should do what you and your doctor have found works best

>for you to control your diabetes, eat what works for you, and take the

>medication(s) that works for you. I like hearing from everyone about

>the various diets that are out there, whether I am dissatisfied with the

>one I am on or not. Knowledge is power. I thank you all for sharing

>your knowledge with me at a time when I had little hope.

>Because of your sharing what you know. I feel very hopeful for my

>future.

>

>Thanks.

>

>

>

>mailto:lamb614@...

>

>>

[Guest guest]

Your message not only goes in the file but printed out too for much

more study. I'm taking your advice on the 'chicken soup

principle.' 'Hey - it couldn't hurt.'

As you know, we're designed to scavenge on the plains of Africa.

There we'd get day-old meat and our vegies from the guts. So what you

say makes sense to the Neandertal in me. With just a little more hair

on my back I could pass.

Best wishes and thanks. Owen

[Guest guest]

Leanne, I got the packet you sent me yesterday. Thank you so much it was very informative. I have had a rollar coaster week and somewhere in the middle when I read my offical diagnosis of advanced interstitual disease, I had a moment of elation thinking "I must have heard my doctor wrong. I don't have Pulmonary Fibrosis! Whopee!" I am now back to reality and I did find that my insurance covers a pulmonary center close by. Some one told me I should hook up with a transplant center as soon as possible. UCLA is not too far from me. Do you know anything about them ? Leanne wrote: Hi all, Thursday April 27 Phone Chat - Below are the time zones - 7:00 p.m. EDST - Eastern Daylight Savings time

for Ontario right down through to Florida 6:00 p.m. - CDST - Central Daylight Savings Time, which is Central Canada and United States 5:00 p.m. WDST - Western daylight Savings Time for Western Canada and United States Call in number 1- - Pin 961089 followed by # key. Talk to you then. Leanne

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Hi , We can recommend two doctors from UCLA - Dr. Zisman - and Dr. ph Lynch same phone number. They are both on our Medical Advisory Board. Keep us posted. Leannedenise randel wrote: Leanne, I got the packet you sent me yesterday. Thank you so much it was very informative. I have had a rollar coaster week and somewhere in the middle when I read my offical diagnosis of advanced interstitual disease, I had a moment of elation thinking "I must have heard my doctor wrong. I don't have Pulmonary Fibrosis! Whopee!" I am now back to reality and I did find that my insurance covers a pulmonary center close by. Some one told me I should hook up with a transplant center as soon as

possible. UCLA is not too far from me. Do you know anything about them ?

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I exercise everyday--I walk the treadmill, free weights and yoga one day and the next day I ride exercise bike, do other floor exercises and tai chi. I spend approximately 1 1/2 hrs a day exercising. No I am not an exercise freak I just want to keep my lungs working as long as possible!!!! In fact I have always hated exercise but I have decided living longer is now my goal!!!

Jan

-------------- Original message -------------- Thank You Leanne! What an answer to prayer you are. I am calling tomorrow. I keep thinking of more questions- Has anyone tried Yoga or Tai Chi to help with breathing? Also, while reading old posts I noticed you had a dairy survey. Should we avoid dairy? And has there been any difference between vegetarians and meat eaters? Leanne Storch wrote:

Hi ,

We can recommend two doctors from UCLA - Dr. Zisman - and Dr. ph Lynch same phone number. They are both on our Medical Advisory Board. Keep us posted.

Leannedenise randel wrote:

Leanne, I got the packet you sent me yesterday. Thank you so much it was very informative. I have had a rollar coaster week and somewhere in the middle when I read my offical diagnosis of advanced interstitual disease, I had a moment of elation thinking "I must have heard my doctor wrong. I don't have Pulmonary Fibrosis! Whopee!" I am now back to reality and I did find that my insurance covers a pulmonary center close by. Some one told me I should hook up with a transplant center as soon as possible. UCLA is not too far from me. Do you know anything about them ?

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[Guest guest]

WOW Jan, You are now my Idol. I feel so good about myself when I can go up and down the porch 3 or 4 times.

Keep up the good work. My Dr. would love you.. He says exercise is the most important thing I can do to be ready for a transplant.. that and loose 50 more pounds. God Bless you with renewed strength. Peggy

on 5/1/06 10:57 PM, jltitus@... at jltitus@... wrote:

I exercise everyday--I walk the treadmill, free weights and yoga one day and the next day I ride exercise bike, do other floor exercises and tai chi. I spend approximately 1 1/2 hrs a day exercising. No I am not an exercise freak I just want to keep my lungs working as long as possible!!!! In fact I have always hated exercise but I have decided living longer is now my goal!!!

Jan

-------------- Original message --------------

Thank You Leanne! What an answer to prayer you are. I am calling tomorrow. I keep thinking of more questions- Has anyone tried Yoga or Tai Chi to help with breathing? Also, while reading old posts I noticed you had a dairy survey. Should we avoid dairy? And has there been any difference between vegetarians and meat eaters?

Leanne Storch wrote:

Hi ,

We can recommend two doctors from UCLA - Dr. Zisman - and Dr. ph Lynch same phone number. They are both on our Medical Advisory Board. Keep us posted.

Leanne

denise randel wrote:

Leanne,

I got the packet you sent me yesterday. Thank you so much it was very informative. I have had a rollar coaster week and somewhere in the middle when I read my offical diagnosis of advanced interstitual disease, I had a moment of elation thinking " I must have heard my doctor wrong. I don't have Pulmonary Fibrosis! Whopee! " I am now back to reality and I did find that my insurance covers a pulmonary center close by. Some one told me I should hook up with a transplant center as soon as possible. UCLA is not too far from me. Do you know anything about them ?

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