Diabetes

October 9, 2000

Hi Connie,

You should talk to your doctor about seeing a dietician, there have been so

many changes over the beliefs on how diabetics should eat, since my sister

became a diabetic 30 yr. ago. The last class she took was at a teaching

hospital and they discussed a lot about the liver and how it metabolizes

food. She does measure her blood sugar levels, a couple of times a day with

a gluecometer(sp). If you have any questions, that you want to know about I

can always ask her.

Sue

October 10, 2000

Thanks this is interesting. Has your wife been check

for Fibromyalgia?

--- Go Friend <gofriend8@...> wrote:

> Here is a link to an article on diabetes that those

> interested in the subject may want to plow through.

>

> http://www.medscape.com/27050.rhtml

>

> Type 2 diabetes is insulin resistant diabetes which

> means you have insulin, so don't need to do shots,

> but your body doesn't use it well.

>

> To oversimplify the diet, you need to avoid all the

> white foods. White flour, white rice, white

> sugar.

> These are all carbohydrates that have been taken out

> of complex, stripped of naturally occurring

> vitamins

> and minerals, and even more importantly, fiber.

> Refined carbs are more concentrated than whole

> foods.

>

> You can still eat carbohydrates, but eat quality

> ones, like fresh fruits instead of fruit juice,

> fresh vegetables, and whole grains. Then you are

> getting the natural antioxidnats in complex that

> work

> synergistically together (side note - in the

> article

> about supplements, it mentioned omegas found in oil

> rich fish and primrose oil - those omegas are the

> same

> ones found in freshly ground flaxseed or flaxseed

> oil).

>

> This sounds simple, but in practice is quite hard.

> Virtually all prepared foods use either white flour

> or

> white sugar. Even most socalled " wheat " dark

> looking

> breads are at best 50/50 whole wheat and white

> flour.

> The good news is that a good diet for diabetes is

> also

> a good diet for HCV.

>

> The only thing is to not go overboard and replace

> all

> the carbs with protein, as although protein is

> necessary for the liver to replenish itself, too

> much

> places a strain on the liver.

>

> Overdosing on fats is also a no no. Some fat is

> good

> and needed, but in moderation . Of course, all

> transfats should be avoided. Another thing easy to

> say but hard to do.

>

> I use one to 2 tablespoons a day of ghee (clarified

> butter). Although a saturated fat, it is short

> chain

> as opposed to the long chain saturated fats found in

> meat, which I avoid, also becasue of the iron

> found

> in the blood in meat. Ghee raises cholesterol, but

> raises the HDL and LDL equally, so the ratio

> between

> the two becomes more favorable. Even so, I have a

> total cholesterol of only 110 (LDL/HDL 2/1). Part

> of

> which is probably hereditary, but also part of

> decreased liver function as most cholesterol is

> synthesized in the liver. So the ghee helps me keep

> up my level. It also tastes great and satisfies the

> urge for meat.

>

> Excercise is important as it burns off excess

> glucose

> and helps with weight control. Regular excercise is

> a

> must. That can be as simple as walking, no

> paraphanelia or gym memberships required.

>

> Weight control is essential. My wife is recently

> diagnosed, and would have been classified as obese.

>

> Although we are working to reduce her weight, we

> have

> set a goal of at most one pound per week and are

> happy

> with 1 pound a month. Most forms of rapid weight

> loss are not that healthy or sustainable.

>

> With diet and excercise, she was able to get her

> glucose down to about 140, so she does take some

> amaryl to lower it farther.

>

> We also eat a lot of fresh bitter melon, which is a

> natural lowerer of glucose levels. It is available

> in

> extract form, and the extract is widely used by

> those

> with HIV who are using natural means to supplement

> their antiviral regimens. Couldn't hurt the HCV is

> an

> educated guess.

>

> Although she doesn't have HCV, she had some joint

> pains and is convinced that the bitter melon helps

> with that. That is anecdotal only, but a search of

> Medline finds lots of verification about bitter

> melon

> and glucose lowering.

>

> __________________________________________________

>

September 12, 2001

Hi Dick,

I didn't notice yesterday whether anyone answered your question

about the zappers you have, so I thought I would respond. The

zapper is a different device than the Beck version. The Beck unit is

used over the arteries on the wrist or ankle. It's purpose is to clean

the blood stream. The Zapper has copper handholds which can be

placed anywhere on the body and is used to clean parasites, bacteria,

viruses, etc., from the muscle tissues. As far as I know it does

nothing for the blood stream. I highly recommend using both regularly,

since they work on different things.

Dennis

diabetes

Dotsie,

1. Which zapper do you have? I have two. One I made from the

schematic published by Dr. 's son, and another the I made from

parts I ordered on the internet. Their frequencies are very

different. One is suppose to be attached over the arteries on the

wrist or ankle. The other,(Dr. 's)is to be held in the hands, or

anywhere else on the body. I assume that one is better at cleaning

the blood and the other the lymph system.

2. Have you noticed any parasites in the stool? In a month it would

seem that you should have been eliminating many if Dr. , and

others, are correct that most of us are infested with them. And if

zappers actually kill them.

3. Have you read that it will correct diabetes?

Regards, Dick

February 27, 2002

In a message dated 2/27/2002 4:07:23 PM Eastern Standard Time,

rrochon13@... writes:

<< I have tried gymnema, but did not notice any results. >>

Hi Dick,

How long did you take it? I think you have to take it for a few months to

get results.

I did a search on " AntiBetic Pancreas Tonic " and these are the links I found:

http://shop.store./gbd/ab1.html

http://www.gvi.com/GVIWeb/antibetic.html

Dotsie

February 27, 2002

Dotsie,

Is this pill available in the US? I would be willing to give it a try.

I have tried gymnema, but did not notice any results. Either I didn't use it

long enough or faithfully enough, or didn't get good herbs. Hard to tell.

Also tried vanadium, with bad effect on liver, and chromium without results.

Kidney bean extract and cinnamon seems to work good, but of course, does not

heal anything. The article seems to say that this concoction heals the

pancreas, curing diabetes. Won't that make md's angry?

Dick

Diabetes

> http://www.the-week.com/98june21/cover.htm

> http://www.alivedigest.com/Clinic/antiagingMedicalFacts/bloodsugar.html

>

> Solution to Blood Sugar Problems Found Written in Ancient Sanskrit!

> Amazing 2,000-year-old formula balances blood sugar and rejuvenates the

> pancreas.

>

> A young manufacturer in India, P.E. Balaram, watched his father slowly and

> sadly waste away and die from diabetes. During one his regular visits to

his

> church, he made friends with an elderly Ayurvedic vaid (natural medicine

> doctor). Balaram told the vaid about his father's suffering and said he

> wished there was an answer to this awful disease that afflicts so many

> people.

>

> A few weeks later, Balaram again met the almost feeble vaid, who presented

> him with a bundle of dried palm leaves wrapped in cloth. The vaid said,

> " Don't dismiss these, for they contain the formula that will cure

diabetes. "

>

> When Balaram examined the palm leaves, he recognized the faded writing as

> ancient Sanskrit. Sanskrit is a language once used in India dating back to

> 1200 B.C., but it has not seen much use since about A.D. 700. therefore,

this

> incredible answer to eliminating diabetes could be 1300, 3200 years old!

>

> he thought to himself that hardly anyone read Sanskrit anymore and that he

> would have to find an expert in ancient languages to translate it. When he

> found a Sanskrit scholar, he emphasized that the translation must be

detailed

> and accurate because it could save millions of lives.

>

> When Balaram received the translation, he found that the formula consisted

of

> extracts from 10 different plants. Fortunately, he had a degree in botany

and

> had begun his career as a botanist until he found that he liked being an

> entrepreneur more.

>

> In the corner of his little manufacturing plant, he set up a small

laboratory

> to do the extractions. Balaram mixed the extracts as the Sanskrit formula

> demanded and presented the mixture to the diabetic father of one of his

> friends. A week later, the friend visited Balaram, asking for more. He

> excitedly explained that his father's blood sugar has dropped and that his

> insulin level was normal.

>

> Instead of just mixing and selling a " wonder cure, " Balaram knew that to

help

> people worldwide, the formula had to be thoroughly tested by the best

medical

> scientists.

>

> He went to the prominent India Council of Medical Research for advice.

They

> recommended one of the most renowned medical scientists in India, Dr.

> Ramadasan Kuttan.

>

> Dr. Kuttan had led a worldwide cancer research team under the auspices of

the

> National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, land, and had written over 80

> research papers published in major medical journals. The doctor was

> fascinated with the ancient Sanskrit formula and agreed to conduct

clinical

> tests. The trials lasted a year and a half, but the results of the long

wait

> pleased Balaram and astounded Dr. Kuttan.

>

> The doctor found that the formula dramatically lowered blood sugar and

> substantially decreased glycosylated hemoglobin (another diabetes

indicator).

> It didn't affect the blood sugar of normal subjects, and none experienced

low

> blood sugar, indicating that the formula had a normalizing effect. It also

> revitalized the liver and kidneys.

>

> The most startling fact was the rejuvenation of the pancreas. The formula

had

> reversed the damage to the beta cells, which had been destroyed or didn't

> work, as in type 1 diabetes.

>

> Dr. Kuttan said: " It is a major breakthrough. This is the first formula

ever

> that regenerates the beta cells of the pancreas. " (Beta cells produce

> insulin.) Shortly afterward, the Indian government conducted a

double-blind,

> placebo-controlled clinical test on a large number of diabetics. Clinical

> test also began on each one of the 10 ingredients in the formula, several

of

> which are common foods in various parts of India.

>

> In medical research, nothing is left to guesswork. Scientists want to know

> exactly how and why each ingredient works and whether or not there are any

> toxic or dangerous components that could be eliminated. What they found

was

> truly remarkable.

>

> The first ingredient is an extract from the leaves of the Gymnema

sylvestre

> plant--a common vine in the jungles of India. Dr. K. Baskaran assembled a

> large group of those with blood sugar problems and split the participants

> into two groups. He gave one group a placebo and the other group the

formula.

> (none of the people taking the placebo knew they were getting a fake

pill.)

> All of the participants continued to take their drugs, so Gymnema was just

a

> supplement.

>

> At the end of the clinical trials, the participants who were taking the

> Gymnema had significantly balanced blood sugar; the higher the blood sugar

at

> the beginning, the greater the drop--as much as 55% in some cases. Those

> taking Gymnema reported that they felt better, were more alert, and had

less

> fatigue. Some who had regularly suffered dull pains in their legs said the

> pain had disappeared. no adverse side effects were experienced.

>

> Dr. Baskaran also found that Gymnema repairs or regenerates the important

> beta cells in the pancreas. He concluded in his report published in the

> Journal of Ethnopharmacology that " giving Gymnema to patients has an

> advantage over conventional drug therapy alone. "

>

> K. Shanmugasundaram, a professor at the medical school of the University

of

> Madras in India, conducted tests of Gymnema on people who need insulin

shots

> daily. Previous test on animals whose beta cells were destroyed with a

> chemical called alloxan showed after a few months of supplementation with

> Gymnema that it either repairs or regenerates the beta cells.

>

> insulin-dependent humans have beta cells that don't produce insulin

because

> of a hereditary defect. The scientists assumed that if they could generate

> beta cells in animals that produce insulin, they could do it in humans,

too.

>

> That's exactly what happened in the clinical tests on humans. Their

insulin

> requirement dropped, along with lowered blood sugar and improved glucose

> utilization. Also, the glycogen (stored blood sugar) in the liver became

> normal after five and a half months taking Gymnema. Dr. Shanmugasundaram

> concluded in his clinical report that after administration of Gymnema for

> several months, " insulin requirements go down. "

>

> The next ingredient tested was a vegetable common to India, China, and

> Pakistan known as Momordica charantia. The English, who ruled India at one

> time, called it the " Balsam Pear " due to its shape. The Momordica extract

has

> a very interesting attribute. In the body, it reacts to blood sugar in

almost

> the same way as insulin.

>

> According to Dr. A. Raman of the department of pharmacy at King's College

in

> London, Momordica balances blood sugar and improves glucose tolerance--all

> without increasing insulin. Momordica also decreases the absorption of

sugar

> from the food you eat and increases the amount of glycogen (stored blood

> sugar) kept in the liver for use by the muscles.

>

> The third ingredient in the formula comes from a climbing succulent shrub

> called Tinospara cordifolia. Tinospora is another extract that has

multiple

> effects on blood sugar problems. It prevents rising blood glucose levels

by

> inhibiting the conversion of glycogen into glucose. Dr. P.S. Prince

reported

> that Tinospara has some valuable side benefits: It increases the levels of

> glutathione and vitamin C in the body. Those are two of the most important

> antioxidants. Also, it seems to prevent the formation of ulcers--probably

by

> killing ulcer-causing bacteria.

>

> The fourth ingredient is Trigonella foenum-graecum (or fenugreek), which

is

> in the bean family and grows in various parts of the Mediterranean and

Asia.

> the beans have a strange taste like a combination of bitter celery and

maple

> syrup. It is used on foods as a condiment or spice.

>

> Trigonella is another plant extract that normalizes your system. it

doesn't

> affect people with normal blood sugar levels. At the National Institute of

> Nutrition, Dr. R.D. Sharma reported that Trigonella " reduces glucose

> excretion in urine by up to 54%. " He also noted that it helps balance

" bad "

> (LDL) cholesterol without changing " good " (HDL) cholesterol.

>

> The fifth ingredient comes from the resin and leaves of the shade tree,

> Pterocarpus marsupium. given for 12 weeks to people who had blood sugar

> problems, Pterocarpus helped alleviate excessive urination, eating, and

> thirst.

>

> Indian scientists were able to identify key substantial ingredients in

> Pterocarpus " responsible " for the glucose-balancing effect of the herb.

After

> getting astonishing results from a variety of studies on these components,

> researchers at Banaras Hindu University praised the clinical potential of

> this plant. " it could provide a novel approach to diabetes mellitus, "

since

> it allows you to " cut down the intake of antidiabetic drugs (if not

> completely stop the need for them). "

>

> Four of the last five ingredients, Azadirachta indica, Ficus racemosa,

Aegle

> marmelose, and Syzygium cumini, act to normalize blood sugar. recent

testing

> of Aegle, for example, found that the herb not only regenerated damaged

> pancreatic cells, but also partially reversed liver damage caused by

excess

> sugar levels. And the last ingredient, Cinnamomum tamala, helps regulate

the

> amount of sugars extracted from carbohydrates that get into the

bloodstream.

>

> No matter what type of blood sugar problem you have, you know the drugs

your

> doctor gives to you aren't curing you; they are trying to keep your system

in

> balance so you can function and live. Unfortunately, you never get better

> using drugs. the longer you have the problem, the worse it gets. no matter

> how closely you monitor your system and do all the right things as

instructed

> by your doctor, each time your blood sugar spikes up, it damages your

liver,

> kidneys, blood vessels, eyes, and even your heart.

>

> over the years, these little damages add up to big damages to all those

> organs, and their functioning steadily declines. it is estimated that

blood

> sugar problems reduce how long you will live by a whopping 20%.

>

> Now, thanks to the wonders of nature and an ancient but very wise old

doctor,

> you can stop the awful pillaging of your body. One of the largest, most

> reputable nutriceutical companies in the world has just begun

manufacturing

> the Sanskrit formula. It is called the AntiBetic Pancreas Tonic and

contains

> the exact amounts of all 10 of the ingredients mentioned in this article

and

> required by the ancient Sanskrit formula.

>

May 7, 2002

Thanks Claudine, there is no one in my family with it

except an Uncle by marraige, everyone else has passed

away, they did not have it. Doesn't it usually run in

families? Uncle ny has to give himself insulin

shots twice a day. But, I think he is Type I, and has

had it since he was a child. I had decided I was

going to learn more about it, I never knew it was that

serious.

Connie

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May 7, 2002

Thanks Claudine, there is no one in my family with it

except an Uncle by marraige, everyone else has passed

away, they did not have it. Doesn't it usually run in

families? Uncle ny has to give himself insulin

shots twice a day. But, I think he is Type I, and has

had it since he was a child. I had decided I was

going to learn more about it, I never knew it was that

serious.

Connie

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May 7, 2002

Thanks Claudine, there is no one in my family with it

except an Uncle by marraige, everyone else has passed

away, they did not have it. Doesn't it usually run in

families? Uncle ny has to give himself insulin

shots twice a day. But, I think he is Type I, and has

had it since he was a child. I had decided I was

going to learn more about it, I never knew it was that

serious.

Connie

__________________________________________________

May 7, 2002

Thanks Claudine, there is no one in my family with it

except an Uncle by marraige, everyone else has passed

away, they did not have it. Doesn't it usually run in

families? Uncle ny has to give himself insulin

shots twice a day. But, I think he is Type I, and has

had it since he was a child. I had decided I was

going to learn more about it, I never knew it was that

serious.

Connie

__________________________________________________

May 7, 2002

Connie....

I know very little about diabetes, but I do know that untreated it can

be life threatening not to mention things like blindness, etc. I had a

vet for many years...she specialized in cats and was the best there

was...and she had diabetes. She didn't take very good care of it...would

forget her meds during long surgeries and hours and ultimately went into

a diabetic coma (whatever that is) and died. So I do know that treating

diabetes is very very important.

Tatezi

Constance Dickson wrote:

> Thanks Claudine, there is no one in my family with it

> except an Uncle by marraige, everyone else has passed

> away, they did not have it. Doesn't it usually run in

> families? Uncle ny has to give himself insulin

> shots twice a day. But, I think he is Type I, and has

> had it since he was a child. I had decided I was

> going to learn more about it, I never knew it was that

> serious.

> Connie

>

> __________________________________________________

>

May 7, 2002

Connie....

I know very little about diabetes, but I do know that untreated it can

be life threatening not to mention things like blindness, etc. I had a

vet for many years...she specialized in cats and was the best there

was...and she had diabetes. She didn't take very good care of it...would

forget her meds during long surgeries and hours and ultimately went into

a diabetic coma (whatever that is) and died. So I do know that treating

diabetes is very very important.

Tatezi

Constance Dickson wrote:

> Thanks Claudine, there is no one in my family with it

> except an Uncle by marraige, everyone else has passed

> away, they did not have it. Doesn't it usually run in

> families? Uncle ny has to give himself insulin

> shots twice a day. But, I think he is Type I, and has

> had it since he was a child. I had decided I was

> going to learn more about it, I never knew it was that

> serious.

> Connie

>

> __________________________________________________

>

May 7, 2002

Connie....

I know very little about diabetes, but I do know that untreated it can

be life threatening not to mention things like blindness, etc. I had a

vet for many years...she specialized in cats and was the best there

was...and she had diabetes. She didn't take very good care of it...would

forget her meds during long surgeries and hours and ultimately went into

a diabetic coma (whatever that is) and died. So I do know that treating

diabetes is very very important.

Tatezi

Constance Dickson wrote:

> Thanks Claudine, there is no one in my family with it

> except an Uncle by marraige, everyone else has passed

> away, they did not have it. Doesn't it usually run in

> families? Uncle ny has to give himself insulin

> shots twice a day. But, I think he is Type I, and has

> had it since he was a child. I had decided I was

> going to learn more about it, I never knew it was that

> serious.

> Connie

>

> __________________________________________________

>

May 7, 2002

Connie....

I know very little about diabetes, but I do know that untreated it can

be life threatening not to mention things like blindness, etc. I had a

vet for many years...she specialized in cats and was the best there

was...and she had diabetes. She didn't take very good care of it...would

forget her meds during long surgeries and hours and ultimately went into

a diabetic coma (whatever that is) and died. So I do know that treating

diabetes is very very important.

Tatezi

Constance Dickson wrote:

> Thanks Claudine, there is no one in my family with it

> except an Uncle by marraige, everyone else has passed

> away, they did not have it. Doesn't it usually run in

> families? Uncle ny has to give himself insulin

> shots twice a day. But, I think he is Type I, and has

> had it since he was a child. I had decided I was

> going to learn more about it, I never knew it was that

> serious.

> Connie

>

> __________________________________________________

>

May 7, 2002

Hi Connie,

Yes, it does tend to run in families - both types. I would

certainly learn more about it if I were you. I wish I had learned

more sooner, maybe I could have helped my grandmother more. It's

really a very serious disease.

Claudine

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May 7, 2002

Hi Connie,

Yes, it does tend to run in families - both types. I would

certainly learn more about it if I were you. I wish I had learned

more sooner, maybe I could have helped my grandmother more. It's

really a very serious disease.

Claudine

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May 7, 2002

Hi Connie,

Yes, it does tend to run in families - both types. I would

certainly learn more about it if I were you. I wish I had learned

more sooner, maybe I could have helped my grandmother more. It's

really a very serious disease.

Claudine

__________________________________________________

May 7, 2002

Hi Connie,

Yes, it does tend to run in families - both types. I would

certainly learn more about it if I were you. I wish I had learned

more sooner, maybe I could have helped my grandmother more. It's

really a very serious disease.

Claudine

__________________________________________________

May 7, 2002

Hi Connie

Having diabetes can be very serious if you are not keeping it in

control. As Claudine said, it is crucial to take your blood sugar level

test at least once a day. I'm surprised that lousy Dr. of yours didn't

inform you of this. Here in Canada, when someone is diagnosed with

diabetes, they are immediately referred to a nutrionist who tells them

what is healthful to eat....etc. I know this because my ex was

diagnosed with diabetes and the Doctor treated it very seriously. He

had to go to the doc office once a week for blood sugar testing and was

given a blood test kit, strips, needles, for monitoring his blood sugar

level. Often he would feel like he was low but when he tested he'd be

very high. There were severe mood swings when his blood sugar level was

unstable. Maybe not noticeable to you....my ex seldom noticed but I

sure did. Ask you kids if they notice any severe mood swings in

you....if so, then your blood sugar level is unstable.

Huggggs

Carol

Constance Dickson wrote:

> Thanks Claudine, there is no one in my family with it

> except an Uncle by marraige, everyone else has passed

> away, they did not have it. Doesn't it usually run in

> families? Uncle ny has to give himself insulin

> shots twice a day. But, I think he is Type I, and has

> had it since he was a child. I had decided I was

> going to learn more about it, I never knew it was that

> serious.

> Connie

>

> __________________________________________________

>

May 7, 2002