Guest guest Posted April 19, 2000 Report Share Posted April 19, 2000 , I found anything with ginger in it was good belly balm. One pregnant lady used gingerale with her meals, and sucked on a ginger root when she needed more. I keep some ginger snap cookies around, yes they have some carbs. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2000 Report Share Posted April 20, 2000 Wow! This is really exciting... please do keep us posted! Good luck! Meenie > I'm currenty going through the process to become a participant in a four > year study by Baylor College Of Medicine at the Texas Medical Center to > study the effectiveness of a drug currently being prescribed in Europe as > essentially an anti-oxidant (or free radical agent) for diabetics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2000 Report Share Posted April 20, 2000 Dear Ellen , It sounds like an awesome opportunity to try out something. Please, please do keep us informed about what is going on. Lots of luck in getting selected for the study. -list owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2000 Report Share Posted April 22, 2000 Re: Free Radicals > Annie the Aussie says cheers! and : > > >>. Im looking forward to more posts on > a more scientific level on how combating these can help diabetics << > > Welcome Annie! > > I'm currenty going through the process to become a participant in a four > year study by Baylor College Of Medicine at the Texas Medical Center to > study the effectiveness of a drug currently being prescribed in Europe as > essentially an anti-oxidant (or free radical agent) for diabetics. I have a > very good chance of being accepted into the double blind study. So far, I > have met all of the requirements. Thats great, Hey Im so happy for you:)))))) I decided to buy myself some anti-oxidant's when i got the kids easter eggs.. I can really see there beeing a link.. it would be great to be able to get a script to combat free radicals, at the moment there are a few medical supplies unavailable thru scriipt, the cost of being a diabetic is not recognised in the family get:( > The primary purpose of the study is to measure its effectivenss toward > preventing neuropathy and other diabetic complications. I have a meeting > with the primary researcher next week and then a comprehensive medical > work-up (everything from HbA1C, complete blood hemotology and blood > chemistry, kidney and liver screening, to neural transmitter testing). If > nothing else comes of it, it's a great chance to get a very thorough " going > over " at no cost and by a very distinguished medical teaching organization. > Remember, DeBakey hails from Baylor College of Medicine, so we are talking > about that level of cutting edge medical research and credibility. If > accepted I would begin taking the pills in a month or so. I have a 50/50 > chance of getting the drug or a placebo. Even if I am in the placebo group, > I would still be elibible to begin taking the drug at the end of the study, > before it's final acceptance by the FDA for U.S. distribution. > > I expect I'll become an " expert " in free radicals if accepted into the study > and I will keep you all informed. I will certainly have access to the most > current research. Wish me luck! Getting accepted also means getting all my > lab work free for several years! In the first year, testing will occur > every 8 weeks, in the second year every 12 weeks, and in the last two years, > twice annually. > > One beneficial side-effect is the tendency of the drug to lower BG's about > 10% (every little bit helps). As for adverse side-effects, there are none > except for perhaps some stomach or intestinal upset while getting used to > taking it. Anyone takng glucophage has been through that one! > > Wish me luck, Good luck and pls let us know how it goes:) Anne from OZ > > Type II > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Avoid the lines and visit avis.com for quick and easy online > reservations. Enjoy a compact car nationwide for only $29 a day! > Click here for more details. > http://click./1/3011/1/_/213497/_/956163990/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2000 Report Share Posted April 22, 2000 Let's hope you won't be in the control group that gets the placibo pill... Re: Free Radicals> Annie the Aussie says cheers! and :>> >>. Im looking forward to more posts on> a more scientific level on how combating these can help diabetics <<>> Welcome Annie!>> I'm currenty going through the process to become a participant in a four> year study by Baylor College Of Medicine at the Texas Medical Center to> study the effectiveness of a drug currently being prescribed in Europe as> essentially an anti-oxidant (or free radical agent) for diabetics. I havea> very good chance of being accepted into the double blind study. So far, I> have met all of the requirements. Thats great, Hey Im so happy for you:))))))I decided to buy myself some anti-oxidant's when i got the kids eastereggs.. I can really see there beeing a link.. it would be great to be ableto get a script to combat free radicals, at the moment there are a fewmedical supplies unavailable thru scriipt, the cost of being a diabetic isnot recognised in the familyget:( > The primary purpose of the study is to measure its effectivenss toward> preventing neuropathy and other diabetic complications. I have a meeting> with the primary researcher next week and then a comprehensive medical> work-up (everything from HbA1C, complete blood hemotology and blood> chemistry, kidney and liver screening, to neural transmitter testing). If> nothing else comes of it, it's a great chance to get a very thorough "going> over" at no cost and by a very distinguished medical teaching organization.> Remember, DeBakey hails from Baylor College of Medicine, so we are talking> about that level of cutting edge medical research and credibility. If> accepted I would begin taking the pills in a month or so. I have a 50/50> chance of getting the drug or a placebo. Even if I am in the placebo group,> I would still be elibible to begin taking the drug at the end of the study,> before it's final acceptance by the FDA for U.S. distribution.>> I expect I'll become an "expert" in free radicals if accepted into thestudy> and I will keep you all informed. I will certainly have access to themost> current research. Wish me luck! Getting accepted also means getting allmy> lab work free for several years! In the first year, testing will occur> every 8 weeks, in the second year every 12 weeks, and in the last twoyears,> twice annually.>> One beneficial side-effect is the tendency of the drug to lower BG's about> 10% (every little bit helps). As for adverse side-effects, there are none> except for perhaps some stomach or intestinal upset while getting used to> taking it. Anyone takng glucophage has been through that one!>> Wish me luck, Good luck and pls let us know how it goes:) Anne from OZ> > Type II>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------> Avoid the lines and visit avis.com for quick and easy online> reservations. Enjoy a compact car nationwide for only $29 a day!> Click here for more details.> http://click./1/3011/1/_/213497/_/956163990/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------>>------------------------------------------------------------------------Your high school sweetheart-where is he now? With 4.4 million alumnialready registered at Classmates.com, there's a good chance you'llfind her here. Visit your online high school class reunion at:http://click./1/3139/1/_/213497/_/956411382/------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2000 Report Share Posted April 22, 2000 Hiding in a shroud of ignorance> Why?? Cheers Anne Re: Free Radicals> Annie the Aussie says cheers! and :>> >>. Im looking forward to more posts on> a more scientific level on how combating these can help diabetics <<>> Welcome Annie!>> I'm currenty going through the process to become a participant in a four> year study by Baylor College Of Medicine at the Texas Medical Center to> study the effectiveness of a drug currently being prescribed in Europe as> essentially an anti-oxidant (or free radical agent) for diabetics. I havea> very good chance of being accepted into the double blind study. So far, I> have met all of the requirements. Thats great, Hey Im so happy for you:))))))I decided to buy myself some anti-oxidant's when i got the kids eastereggs.. I can really see there beeing a link.. it would be great to be ableto get a script to combat free radicals, at the moment there are a fewmedical supplies unavailable thru scriipt, the cost of being a diabetic isnot recognised in the familyget:( > The primary purpose of the study is to measure its effectivenss toward> preventing neuropathy and other diabetic complications. I have a meeting> with the primary researcher next week and then a comprehensive medical> work-up (everything from HbA1C, complete blood hemotology and blood> chemistry, kidney and liver screening, to neural transmitter testing). If> nothing else comes of it, it's a great chance to get a very thorough "going> over" at no cost and by a very distinguished medical teaching organization.> Remember, DeBakey hails from Baylor College of Medicine, so we are talking> about that level of cutting edge medical research and credibility. If> accepted I would begin taking the pills in a month or so. I have a 50/50> chance of getting the drug or a placebo. Even if I am in the placebo group,> I would still be elibible to begin taking the drug at the end of the study,> before it's final acceptance by the FDA for U.S. distribution.>> I expect I'll become an "expert" in free radicals if accepted into thestudy> and I will keep you all informed. I will certainly have access to themost> current research. Wish me luck! Getting accepted also means getting allmy> lab work free for several years! In the first year, testing will occur> every 8 weeks, in the second year every 12 weeks, and in the last twoyears,> twice annually.>> One beneficial side-effect is the tendency of the drug to lower BG's about> 10% (every little bit helps). As for adverse side-effects, there are none> except for perhaps some stomach or intestinal upset while getting used to> taking it. Anyone takng glucophage has been through that one!>> Wish me luck, Good luck and pls let us know how it goes:) Anne from OZ> > Type II>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------> Avoid the lines and visit avis.com for quick and easy online> reservations. Enjoy a compact car nationwide for only $29 a day!> Click here for more details.> http://click./1/3011/1/_/213497/_/956163990/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------>>------------------------------------------------------------------------Your high school sweetheart-where is he now? With 4.4 million alumnialready registered at Classmates.com, there's a good chance you'llfind her here. Visit your online high school class reunion at:http://click./1/3139/1/_/213497/_/956411382/------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2000 Report Share Posted April 22, 2000 All medical trials have a control group. The people in involved in the trial don't know if they are in the control group or not and are given a placibo or commonly know as a sugar pill (just what we need) (maybe the placibo will be nutri-sweet) and the other half of the group receive the actual medicine. Re: Free Radicals> Annie the Aussie says cheers! and :>> >>. Im looking forward to more posts on> a more scientific level on how combating these can help diabetics <<>> Welcome Annie!>> I'm currenty going through the process to become a participant in a four> year study by Baylor College Of Medicine at the Texas Medical Center to> study the effectiveness of a drug currently being prescribed in Europe as> essentially an anti-oxidant (or free radical agent) for diabetics. I havea> very good chance of being accepted into the double blind study. So far, I> have met all of the requirements. Thats great, Hey Im so happy for you:))))))I decided to buy myself some anti-oxidant's when i got the kids eastereggs.. I can really see there beeing a link.. it would be great to be ableto get a script to combat free radicals, at the moment there are a fewmedical supplies unavailable thru scriipt, the cost of being a diabetic isnot recognised in the familyget:( > The primary purpose of the study is to measure its effectivenss toward> preventing neuropathy and other diabetic complications. I have a meeting> with the primary researcher next week and then a comprehensive medical> work-up (everything from HbA1C, complete blood hemotology and blood> chemistry, kidney and liver screening, to neural transmitter testing). If> nothing else comes of it, it's a great chance to get a very thorough "going> over" at no cost and by a very distinguished medical teaching organization.> Remember, DeBakey hails from Baylor College of Medicine, so we are talking> about that level of cutting edge medical research and credibility. If> accepted I would begin taking the pills in a month or so. I have a 50/50> chance of getting the drug or a placebo. Even if I am in the placebo group,> I would still be elibible to begin taking the drug at the end of the study,> before it's final acceptance by the FDA for U.S. distribution.>> I expect I'll become an "expert" in free radicals if accepted into thestudy> and I will keep you all informed. I will certainly have access to themost> current research. Wish me luck! Getting accepted also means getting allmy> lab work free for several years! In the first year, testing will occur> every 8 weeks, in the second year every 12 weeks, and in the last twoyears,> twice annually.>> One beneficial side-effect is the tendency of the drug to lower BG's about> 10% (every little bit helps). As for adverse side-effects, there are none> except for perhaps some stomach or intestinal upset while getting used to> taking it. Anyone takng glucophage has been through that one!>> Wish me luck, Good luck and pls let us know how it goes:) Anne from OZ> > Type II>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------> Avoid the lines and visit avis.com for quick and easy online> reservations. Enjoy a compact car nationwide for only $29 a day!> Click here for more details.> http://click./1/3011/1/_/213497/_/956163990/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------>>------------------------------------------------------------------------Your high school sweetheart-where is he now? With 4.4 million alumnialready registered at Classmates.com, there's a good chance you'llfind her here. Visit your online high school class reunion at:http://click./1/3139/1/_/213497/_/956411382/------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2000 Report Share Posted April 22, 2000 Re: Free Radicals> Annie the Aussie says cheers! and :>> >>. Im looking forward to more posts on> a more scientific level on how combating these can help diabetics <<>> Welcome Annie!>> I'm currenty going through the process to become a participant in a four> year study by Baylor College Of Medicine at the Texas Medical Center to> study the effectiveness of a drug currently being prescribed in Europe as> essentially an anti-oxidant (or free radical agent) for diabetics. I havea> very good chance of being accepted into the double blind study. So far, I> have met all of the requirements. Thats great, Hey Im so happy for you:))))))I decided to buy myself some anti-oxidant's when i got the kids eastereggs.. I can really see there beeing a link.. it would be great to be ableto get a script to combat free radicals, at the moment there are a fewmedical supplies unavailable thru scriipt, the cost of being a diabetic isnot recognised in the familyget:( > The primary purpose of the study is to measure its effectivenss toward> preventing neuropathy and other diabetic complications. I have a meeting> with the primary researcher next week and then a comprehensive medical> work-up (everything from HbA1C, complete blood hemotology and blood> chemistry, kidney and liver screening, to neural transmitter testing). If> nothing else comes of it, it's a great chance to get a very thorough "going> over" at no cost and by a very distinguished medical teaching organization.> Remember, DeBakey hails from Baylor College of Medicine, so we are talking> about that level of cutting edge medical research and credibility. If> accepted I would begin taking the pills in a month or so. I have a 50/50> chance of getting the drug or a placebo. Even if I am in the placebo group,> I would still be elibible to begin taking the drug at the end of the study,> before it's final acceptance by the FDA for U.S. distribution.>> I expect I'll become an "expert" in free radicals if accepted into thestudy> and I will keep you all informed. I will certainly have access to themost> current research. Wish me luck! Getting accepted also means getting allmy> lab work free for several years! In the first year, testing will occur> every 8 weeks, in the second year every 12 weeks, and in the last twoyears,> twice annually.>> One beneficial side-effect is the tendency of the drug to lower BG's about> 10% (every little bit helps). As for adverse side-effects, there are none> except for perhaps some stomach or intestinal upset while getting used to> taking it. Anyone takng glucophage has been through that one!>> Wish me luck, Good luck and pls let us know how it goes:) Anne from OZ> > Type II>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------> Avoid the lines and visit avis.com for quick and easy online> reservations. Enjoy a compact car nationwide for only $29 a day!> Click here for more details.> http://click./1/3011/1/_/213497/_/956163990/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------>>------------------------------------------------------------------------Your high school sweetheart-where is he now? With 4.4 million alumnialready registered at Classmates.com, there's a good chance you'llfind her here. Visit your online high school class reunion at:http://click./1/3139/1/_/213497/_/956411382/------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2000 Report Share Posted April 22, 2000 Anne, My first comment was just a light-hearted comment not to be taken seriously... it's a beautiful day...enjoy. Re: Free Radicals> Annie the Aussie says cheers! and :>> >>. Im looking forward to more posts on> a more scientific level on how combating these can help diabetics <<>> Welcome Annie!>> I'm currenty going through the process to become a participant in a four> year study by Baylor College Of Medicine at the Texas Medical Center to> study the effectiveness of a drug currently being prescribed in Europe as> essentially an anti-oxidant (or free radical agent) for diabetics. I havea> very good chance of being accepted into the double blind study. So far, I> have met all of the requirements. Thats great, Hey Im so happy for you:))))))I decided to buy myself some anti-oxidant's when i got the kids eastereggs.. I can really see there beeing a link.. it would be great to be ableto get a script to combat free radicals, at the moment there are a fewmedical supplies unavailable thru scriipt, the cost of being a diabetic isnot recognised in the familyget:( > The primary purpose of the study is to measure its effectivenss toward> preventing neuropathy and other diabetic complications. I have a meeting> with the primary researcher next week and then a comprehensive medical> work-up (everything from HbA1C, complete blood hemotology and blood> chemistry, kidney and liver screening, to neural transmitter testing). If> nothing else comes of it, it's a great chance to get a very thorough "going> over" at no cost and by a very distinguished medical teaching organization.> Remember, DeBakey hails from Baylor College of Medicine, so we are talking> about that level of cutting edge medical research and credibility. If> accepted I would begin taking the pills in a month or so. I have a 50/50> chance of getting the drug or a placebo. Even if I am in the placebo group,> I would still be elibible to begin taking the drug at the end of the study,> before it's final acceptance by the FDA for U.S. distribution.>> I expect I'll become an "expert" in free radicals if accepted into thestudy> and I will keep you all informed. I will certainly have access to themost> current research. Wish me luck! Getting accepted also means getting allmy> lab work free for several years! In the first year, testing will occur> every 8 weeks, in the second year every 12 weeks, and in the last twoyears,> twice annually.>> One beneficial side-effect is the tendency of the drug to lower BG's about> 10% (every little bit helps). As for adverse side-effects, there are none> except for perhaps some stomach or intestinal upset while getting used to> taking it. Anyone takng glucophage has been through that one!>> Wish me luck, Good luck and pls let us know how it goes:) Anne from OZ> > Type II>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------> Avoid the lines and visit avis.com for quick and easy online> reservations. Enjoy a compact car nationwide for only $29 a day!> Click here for more details.> http://click./1/3011/1/_/213497/_/956163990/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------>>------------------------------------------------------------------------Your high school sweetheart-where is he now? With 4.4 million alumnialready registered at Classmates.com, there's a good chance you'llfind her here. Visit your online high school class reunion at:http://click./1/3139/1/_/213497/_/956411382/------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2000 Report Share Posted April 23, 2000 Wow why dont they just give the actual medicine? I am sorry but i wouldnt be in a experiment unless i knew what i was getting? Anne Hi Anne, its called a blind study. They have to know if the medication is really working , or if people just get better anyway, or if thinking they're taking the real medicine makes them get better, or what. So half the people will get the real thing and half will get a placebo (sugar pill). Only the pharmacy knows which is which, not the doctor and not the patient and if its in a hospital, not the nurses. This insures that all the patients are treated the same way and the doctor doesn't think to himself - no need to monitor this as well, since this patient isnt really getting the real med anyway, or any other factor that would make the patient or the doctor feel negatively about it. This is how they get their percentages (x% of pts on this med got well, x% got somewhat better, x% got well even without taking this med, X% got somewhat better, x% had no change on the med/off the med) You see? If taking a particular medication only helps 1% of the people and has terrible side effects for instance, it won't be marketed. Hope that makes some sense. Meenie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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