The Other Side of the Revolution

The Other Side of the Revolution

8:36 PM

http://about-diabetic.blogspot.com/2007/12/the-other-side-of-revolution_8.html

Hi All Shortly after writing my comment on the USA Today "Diabetes revolution" article, I had cause to re-visit a report by the US...

The Diabetes Revolution?

The Diabetes Revolution?

8:26 PM

http://about-diabetic.blogspot.com/2007/12/the-diabetes-revolution_8.html

This article has just appeared in USA Today: Diabetes 'revolution' is cutting both ways I won't quote it because I don't wan...

Psyllium, Fibre, Muesli and Nuts

Psyllium, Fibre, Muesli and Nuts

6:41 PM

http://about-diabetic.blogspot.com/2007/10/psyllium-fibre-muesli-and-nuts_18.html

Back when I started following Jennifer’s testing advice I gradually cut the starchy and high GI carbs in my daily menu significantly. I rep...

Cinnamon, Spices, Herbs and Similar

Cinnamon, Spices, Herbs and Similar

3:46 PM

http://about-diabetic.blogspot.com/2007/10/cinnamon-spices-herbs-and-similar_5.html

On the various diabetes groups I read there is a perennial question as to the benefits of cinnamon for reducing blood glucose peaks. Many of...

Good Advice, Bad Advice - Nicky's Experience

Good Advice, Bad Advice - Nicky's Experience

3:54 PM

http://about-diabetic.blogspot.com/2007/09/good-advice-bad-advice-nicky-experience_23.html

I have a friend in the UK named Nicky. We met in cyberspace on alt.support.diabetes and then I was privileged to meet her in person in Londo...

Self-Testing and Type 2 Management

Self-Testing and Type 2 Management

3:14 AM

http://about-diabetic.blogspot.com/2007/07/self-testing-and-type-2-management_1.html

A paper denigrating the value of patient self monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) was published in the British Medical Journal a few days ago...

Ki Si Ming

Ki Si Ming

11:41 PM

http://about-diabetic.blogspot.com/2007/06/ki-si-ming_27.html

This is one from my better half. Despite using a commercial Chicken Noodle Soup as part of the base it is surprisingly low in carbs and calo...

Jennifer's Story

Jennifer's Story

10:27 PM

http://about-diabetic.blogspot.com/2007/06/jennifer-story_8.html

Five years ago when I started searching the net for advice on type 2, after I realised that the standard Diabetes Australia advice wasn'...

Useful Info

Useful Info

6:42 AM

http://about-diabetic.blogspot.com/2007/05/useful-info_17.html

An index page for posts on a variety of miscellaneous topics. Test, Test, Test Teeth, Gums, Diabetes and Death Cooking as a Survival Skill R...

Breakfast Stew, Low Carb

Breakfast Stew, Low Carb

5:56 AM

http://about-diabetic.blogspot.com/2007/05/breakfast-stew-low-carb_17.html

I make this up every few weeks and use the results for breakfast once or twice a week. All measurements are approximate; it's one of tho...

Millimoles and Milligrams

Millimoles and Milligrams

3:54 AM

http://about-diabetic.blogspot.com/2007/04/millimoles-and-milligrams_28.html

I live in a country that uses mmol/L (mmol per litre) as the units for measurement of blood glucose and cholesterol levels, the most common ...

Wine and Serendipity

Wine and Serendipity

7:13 PM

http://about-diabetic.blogspot.com/2007/04/wine-and-serendipity_23.html

I added a PS to my entry on Red, Red Wine today. Sometimes things have totally unforeseen side benefits:-) I also have CLL, a type of leuk...

Testing on a Budget

Testing on a Budget

7:55 PM

http://about-diabetic.blogspot.com/2007/04/testing-on-budget_19.html

I'm very lucky to be in a country where diabetics in the past have successfully lobbied for specific support within the government healt...

Dieting for Life - What's in a Name?

Dieting for Life - What's in a Name?

3:53 PM

http://about-diabetic.blogspot.com/2007/04/dieting-for-life-what-in-name_13.html

Hi All Well, the news is out, here is the headline: Dieting Does Not Work ! The scientists are sure of it. It mystifies me that research dol...

Chili Crab

Chili Crab

12:44 AM

http://about-diabetic.blogspot.com/2007/03/chili-crab_24.html

I developed this after I ate a wonderful Chili Crab in an apartment block cafeteria in Singapore on the way home in 2003 from our first trip...

Lasagna

Lasagna

2:58 AM

http://about-diabetic.blogspot.com/2007/03/lasagna_20.html

Don't let the name scare you off. The blood glucose effect depends on serve size. Eat a little less, add some salad. Originally on the b...

Red, Red Wine

Red, Red Wine

11:58 PM

http://about-diabetic.blogspot.com/2007/03/red-red-wine_14.html

I am a believer in the value of a modest intake of alcohol in the form of red wine. Some people cannot drink alcohol because they have addic...

Sweet Curry

Sweet Curry

12:25 AM

http://about-diabetic.blogspot.com/2007/02/sweet-curry_5.html

This curry has a surprisingly low carb count for the sweetness of the sauce. Like most of my recipes, it's pretty basic. Make up your ow...