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Permalink Reply by Nyxks on February 4, 2011 at 9:19am

I mostly use the #dsma (Diabetes Social Media Advocacy) though twitter to connect me with other diabetics, but many on it seem to be type 1 not type 2 and most seem to be from the US and not Canada (a handful are canadian that i know of). Other then that's I use the ADA forums on occasion, not helpful since its all american based but some of the info is useful in general terms. I've yet to find a fully Canadian based DOC but I keep looking.

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Permalink Reply by tmana on February 5, 2011 at 8:52pm

For information and news I go to Diabetes in Control, Health Central, Endocrine Today, The New England Journal of Medicine, British Medical Journal, Nature Health, Ivanhoe, PloS One, and a number of BioMed Central publications. Then again, I have no qualms about slogging through the technobabble to find what might be new and exciting.

I haven't had chance to keep up on much of this lately (too busy with life and keeping Twitter and e-mail under control), but for a while I was "translating" this into real-people-language over on Diabetes Detechnified. Timewise, I rather bit off more than I could chew and haven't put enough effort into trying to retool the blog.

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Permalink Reply by s6954118 on February 7, 2011 at 10:34am

http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/Blog/Jan-Chait/
this is one of the best type 2 blogs I read. I read more type 1 blogs than type 2 since I am on MDI

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Permalink Reply by Manny Hernandez on February 7, 2011 at 10:36am

Great list of resources! Let's keep 'em coming!!

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Permalink Reply by Cathy Jacobson on February 9, 2011 at 5:41pm

I use Diabetes Daily on t he internet, or I do have a support system in our local diabetes group here. Answers, docs, CNP's and CDEs It's great. For such a small community, Aberdeen, has a great support system for diabetes and other health problems.

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Permalink Reply by Mr. Peachy on February 28, 2011 at 8:40pm

I follow my well honed instincts. Ever since my doctor let me down, I've become somewhat of a skeptic. Being a skeptic can be both good and bad. Good in that it encourages me to check out and analyze as many sources as I can. Bad in that it takes a lot of time and a lot of trial and error. My instincts have also told me to beware of those who make (a lot of) money from telling me that they're interested in finding a cure, and would surely be out looking for a job if they actually did. Like the ADA, for example. My instincts also tell me that the best cure is prevention. My instincts further tell me that God did not intend for us to suffer in this life. My God given reasoning tells me that if I lived an active life and ate the foods that He intended for me to eat, much like my distant ancestors who knew nothing of type two diabetes, that I could mitigate my diabetes symptoms. Symptoms that were brought on by following the Standard American Diet (SAD, for short) and lifestyle. A lifestyle that encourages... no, rewards convenience. A lifestyle that is sedentary. By emulating those distant ancestors and leading an active lifestyle, eating Mother Nature's foods, and saying no to convenience, I've managed to lower my insulin resistance, improve my insulin production, and stop taking meds... Hopefully forever.

Here are just a few of my resources:
Dr. John McDougall
Dr. Joel Fuhrman
T. Colin Campbell
Patrick Quillin
David Mendosa
And most of all.... Common Sense (not that it is all that common anymore)

If one is truly interested in mitigating or eliminating their type two diabetes symptoms, and they are willing to do what it takes which includes moderate daily exercise, I can absolutely assure them of success by following the suggestions of the authorities that I've provided. This is not rocket science... it's common sense. At least sense that was, once upon a time, common.

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Permalink Reply by Mohamed Caffoor on March 13, 2011 at 10:20am

Well done Craig.
I too have come off all my meds now and have become borderline diabetic from a full blown one :)

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Permalink Reply by She Ra on March 29, 2011 at 9:55am

That is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats.

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Permalink Reply by spirit7 on March 15, 2011 at 8:58am

Greetings Craig

I really connected with what you had to say. I aspire to get off the med's (Metformin) and looking to get more support in this area. I find the clinic I go to use the "institutional" model which has never worked for me. My doctor also let me down and if I had known this disease was lurking, I would have taken immediate action.
I wasn't your typical Type 2 as I led a very active lifestyle and teach yoga and pilates. I went through several periods of heavy stress loosing 4 members of my family over 14 years, my siblings, younger than I. It took a toll on me and right after my father died in 2008 I was diagnosed. It fell on me like a ton of bricks as a death sentence as I was the “next one to go.” It took a while and depression set in but I was able to get past it and am in a pretty good place now although I need to think of Diabetes differently as it plagues me sometimes. I have worked hard and the exercise piece is easy, something I have done my entire life. My diet is okay, I started with Dr. Bernstein’s to vegetarian/raw/vegan, unable to embrace them all fully and completely but pieces of each which I am melding into some sort of cookbook (healthbook) for myself. I want to learn more about people who have had successes with lifestyle changes and what they do. We are too often set up for being “failures” in this country with our support on big Pharma but I believe there is a better way, nature’s way.
At any rate, I’ve gone on way too long but do thanks again for your post. It got me thinking and perhaps you might share some of your successful meals and what has worked well for you. Thanks so much.

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Permalink Reply by karebear1966 on March 2, 2011 at 1:58am

If I have a particular question.. I just google it! Many answers that way! Usually latest updates are also available, I find the medical community, especially Dr's are just a tad behind the times and new information.

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Permalink Reply by spirit7 on March 15, 2011 at 7:38am

I search everywhere for information on Diabetes. As a type 2 I find that I have to really scrutinize the information that is out there. What I have also found out is you need to find out what works for YOU! Many times the recipes I see have either hidden sugars (such as mannitol, etc.) or contains too many carbs. I always adjust the recipes by using Calorie Count (http://caloriecount.about.com/). Always read the ingredient list and the counts for each, it makes a huge difference. I have also found out that most grains, including oats I cannot eat as well as beans. So what works for one person, may not work for another. The center where I go is not very helpful but my PCP has been very supportive and provides me with the tools I need to maintain good health. I do like Dr.Bernstein's book and he helped me get on the low-carb track although I do not adhere to it as strictly as he does but try to keep them under 60 per day. I do enjoy raw foods and vegan recipes but do not strictly adhere to either. I do what works for me.

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Permalink Reply by K8 on March 24, 2011 at 11:05am

Diabeticconnect.com

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