Hi, I'm a Newbie to the LC WOL & I've been lurking in some LC lists for the last week or two so I've picked up some of the lingo. I've been a Type 2 diabetic for 3 yrs,
acid reflux, IBS (recent), allergies, asthma, I'm falling apart at 40+! But there is hope!

About 2 months ago I stumbled upon Dr Bernstein's Diabetes Solution on the web
and knew that I had found something that would *maybe* work for me. After
devouring the book & DANDR, reading them both 2X, I began my LC lifestyle on Mar 26 2001. Lost 10 lbs the first week (definitely some water) and I was SOLD
I love this WOE. For the first time in 15 years I feel some hope that I've found a WOE
that is sustainable over the long-term.

There have been a few stumbles along the way, psyllium husks sent my BG up, as
well as a 2 day "fling" with peanut butter. I & my spoon were out of control for 2
evenings last week. Ouch. I've put the PB out of sight now.

A severe hypoglycmic incident 5 days b4 starting LC prompted me to stop taking
glyburide (OHA) on Day 1. My BG have been okay, not great, however my GP is
pleased with the results. Metformin 3X daily is still part of the regimen.

So, in 5 weeks I've lost 20 lbs & stopped taking that nasty glyberide. Colour me happy



Note to the webmaster: I LOVE YOUR SITE!! This is the easiest to read & best
organized of the 5 or so sites I've lurked on. I think I've found my LC buddy home!