[Jesse Joe]

Originally posted by Cathy:
quote:Originally posted by Jesse -Joe:
Hey Cathy, I found this about Type 2 diabetes, thought it might be of some interest to you?

TORONTO (CP) - A drug used to treat Type 2 diabetes appears to prevent onset of the disease in some people who are at high risk of developing it, authors of a large international study reported Friday.

The Canadian-led trial found people who took the drug rosiglitazone (sold as Avandia) and who were given advice about lowering their risk through diet and exercise were substantially less likely to develop diabetes in the three years of followup than people who received lifestyle advice and took a placebo.

Strange you mention this. I watched a show about this very subject on CBC awhile back.
The problem is, I already have Type 2 Diabetes. The first time they checked my blood sugar, it was up in the 380 range. I now have it down around 200, which is still high, but it's dropping steadily every day. And I go to the gym early each morning and walk for 45 minutes to an hour, then do stretching exercises with light weights about 4 times a week. Hey, it's working! I've lost 20 lbs, now that my thyroid, which was damaged by the aneurysm, is back to normal.
Thanks for the concern, and the great advice, Jesse.
I'll save this in my Diabetes folder. [/QUOTE]Good for you Cathy, losing 20 pounds. And your very welcome. Im glad it was of some interest for you.
~Jesse~