I just tried downloading BG and Insulin data from my new OT Profile meter
using the cable and Utility that Lifescan developed for the OTII.  The BG
data downloaded as usual, but not the insulin dose data.  Are there low cost
(i.e., free) alternative software packages avaliable that are capable of
extracting the entire contents of the OT Profile memory?

Thanks in advance

Andy Whisman
WHIS…@wvnvm.wvnet.edu

I am a diabetic, under good control (fasting blood sugars 90-100)  on 5mg
diabeta, and taking dyazide for edema (blood pressure normal).  I have had
CONSTANT foot pain since getting control of the diabetes 2 years ago.  The
doctor and text books suggested this was a normal part of the recovery
process and would last 12 to 18 months.  I’m past that with no let up.
Some of the literature blurbs on dyazide suggest that there may be foot
pain as a side effect.   Is anyone familiar with this or have another
reference for me.  The pain is really unbearable at night.  Pain relivers
don’t help much. Thanks for any help you can give me.
Cecel…@aol.com

Hello,
I am trying to decide for myself if I ever what to have children since I have
type one diabetes and there are indications that it runs in my family (father’s
side — one uncle with type one, no cousins nor siblings with it and I don’t
know about grandparent’s generation or farther back)  I am also concerned about
the increased risk of birth defects — especially since I have yet to get my
act togther (have had diabetes for almost four years)  Concerned about whether
or not I could do as I should, and the enorous responsibility of such a
pregnancy.  And then, if my child developes diabetes, how could I live it?
There are diabetics and their partners out there who have struggled with this  
decision and I would like to hear from you; either post or email or both.  
Those who decided not to
take the risks, I have an additional question for.  If you were using protection
but it failed and you (or your partner) became pregnant, would you have (or
recommend to your partner that she have) an abortion?  Why or why not?  In
answering this question, you may want to just send email because your post may
get mean-spirited responses from extremists on either side of the abortion
debate.  (And just to be safe, I will tell you that I am not pregnant at this
time, so I do not want any mean-spirited responses about abortion either —
thank you.)

Constructive responses would be most appreciated.  It would be nice to hear
from those who have to actually make such a decision rather than talk to
nondiabetics for whom it is all just abstract.  Thank you in advance.

Sincerely,
Nena T. Davis
Macalester College
(nda…@macalstr.edu)

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Does anyone have a good reference for this new type-II drug that is now
available in the U.S.? (I’m not even certain of the spelling–I’ve just
heard it on TV.) It is supposed to be a Bayer product. I assume that is
Bayer, A.G. rather than the American company which took over the
trademark in the U.S. during I think World War I.

Just saw an article indicating that Precose was now available
in the US, although availabile in Europe and Japan for years.

I must admit  that I know nothing about this drug.  Anyone??

        DIABETES DRUG          
        HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A new drug to help diabetics is going on
the market this week in the United States after being available for
years in Europe and Japan. Precose, brand name for the drug
acarbose, is for diabetics who are not dependent on insulin
injections. It slows the digestion of carbohydrates to help
regulate blood-sugar levels. Precose, developed by the Bayer Corp.,
can also be used with other drugs to create a variety of treatments
for diabetes sufferers.  

Happy new year everone!
Dallas Wholesale Trade (Dave Pease)
215 Harris Drive
Sunnyvale, TX 75182 USA
Phone (214) 226-9511 voice/fax
email: dpe…@airmail.net

A friend of ours was referred to M.D. Andersom Hospital in Houston,Texas about
3 years ago.  He had very extensive surgery,removing pancreas. most of stomach
and part of intestines.  He was doing very well till 3 months ago.  M.
D.Anderson is doing a lot of research in pancreas cancer as well as other
cancers.  His daughter is a nurse there so if this info is any help,try to
contact them, I do not know there no of any other info.  Hildy in Wisconsin
p.sp.  He also had diabetes for 2 yrs before cancer was discovered.

In a bottle of NPH insulin, is the insulin in the insoluble white
material or in the clear liquid part?

As I read the info packed with Lilly NPH, the insulin is in the
insoluble white part.  Is that correct?

Dave

      My 10-year old granddaughter has juvenile diabetes.  Her doctor in a
routine examination noticed that her thyroid is infected or enlarged and
he said that this condition occurs about 25% of the time, and he will be
prescribing thyroid medication; otherwise the pituitary gland will be
working too hard.  Does anyone have any similar experience or knowledge
about this problem?